Knowra Hinduism Hinduism Hinduism is a diverse family of religious traditions originating in the Indian subcontinent. Its practices and philosophies include devotion, ritual, yoga, and varied teachings about dharma, karma, and liberation.
Dharma : A concept of duty, ethical order, law, and right conduct in Indian religions and philosophies. Different Hindu traditions interpret religious and social duties through this central, layered concept.
Vedic religion : The ritual and religious traditions associated with the Vedas in ancient South Asia. Vedic texts and practices became formative sources for later Hindu traditions.
Vedanta : A family of Hindu philosophical schools interpreting the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras. Its competing accounts of self and ultimate reality shape major Hindu theological traditions.
Diwali : A festival celebrated in South Asia and its diasporas, associated with lights and varied religious stories. Many Hindu communities celebrate Diwali through lamps, worship, feasting, and regional narratives.
Buddhism : A family of religious and philosophical traditions based on the teachings of the Buddha. Buddhist traditions arose in the same region but differ from Hindu schools on self and liberation.
Karma : The principle that actions and intentions shape consequences, often across successive lives. Hindu accounts of action and rebirth commonly explain moral consequences through karma.
Vedas : A collection of ancient Sanskrit texts regarded as foundational revelation by many Hindu traditions. Their hymns, ritual instructions, and teachings hold enduring authority in Hindu thought.
Samkhya : An Indian philosophical system distinguishing consciousness from material nature. Samkhya concepts influenced Hindu theories of perception, bondage, and liberation.
Holi : A South Asian spring festival widely known for colored powders and communal celebration. Hindu observances of Holi connect seasonal festivity with stories of divine play and devotion.
Sikhism : A monotheistic religion founded in Punjab, shaped by the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Its history in a Hindu-majority region can invite mistaken identification with Hinduism.
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