I’ve explained in detail about religion, it’s the essence, relevance, misuse, and misinterpretation, in my previous blog post. In this post, let us understand the meaning, genesis, essence of Hinduism. This is from my point-of-view after reading various ancient scriptures, understanding and limited knowledge of the subject.
Origin and meaning of Hinduism
The term Hindu has been coined recently, as recent as some 2,000 years. And moreover, this word was framed to be used for political reasons a few years ago by dirty-smart politicians.
Anyway, the original name is Sanatana Dharma that means eternal duty. In the past, many traders used to come here for trading; especially from Persia. They’d to cross River Sindhu to enter. They couldn’t pronounce S properly and used H instead of S. This way Sindhu became Hindu and the land across river Sindhu became Hindustan.
Thus, Hindustan, which is also another name for India, is nothing to do with a particular community living here but just a deviation of name that couldn’t be pronounced people and a geographic region. Period.
Respect all irrespective of their work.
Yajurveda 16:27
The essence of Hinduism
The heart of Hinduism is forgiveness, kindness, compassion, and gratitude — it’s a science of salvation. You can worship anything you like, not worship anything you like, in all situations you can still be a Hindu.
You’re a Hindu irrespective of what your belief systems are. You can follow any other way of living, even atheism is allowed. No strings attached and if you find anyone saying things that are out of the context of my article, ask them a valid written proof.
Hinduism does indicate that human beings are completely responsible for their actions and the paths they chose to lead their lives. It provides them complete freedom to follow their inherent nature and explore their inner world to reach absolutely the truth regarding themselves and their existence.
Conclusion
Let’s remember that Hinduism doesn’t prescribe anyway of life, but a way of life that’s in harmony with the eternal law of God as prescribed in the ancient texts, especially the Vedas and the other literature.
