Hinduism Religion

Hinduism is a religion with such a profound history. This belief system originated so many years ago and to this day there are still many people practicing this faith. Almost all Indians, I believe, can trace back an ancestor who possibly followed this religion at some point, therefore it is essential for us to know a little more about this faith and gain a greater appreciation for it. By researching Hinduism, I believe my eyes have grown more for the beauty of this religion and I definitely have a much greater appreciation for it. First, Hinduism is one of the world oldest existing religions. It traces back to almost 5,000-10,000 years ago and it is still a popular religion today. It amazes me how Hinduism is the third most popular religion in this world. It has been around for so long, yet it is still staying strong as a popular religion. Followers of Hinduism are, appropriately, labeled as Hindus, and unlike most world religions, there is not a single founder of Hinduism. It’s a mystery to me that …show more content…
Hindus are very strict with their religion, especially in their daily lives. One thing that I never really noticed about Hinduism is the religion’s devotion to the natural elements. According to the research, I learned that Hindus revere rivers, mountains, trees, animals, and natural things. Hindus also hold cows with great reverence too. Hindus never eat pork or beef and the ultimate goal of a Hindu is salvation. The last stage of the life of a Hindu includes discarding everything in life and all material things. I never noticed the true beauty and how deep Hinduism is in staying close with nature. It is not a boastful religion and it truly values the simple things in life. I see that it is about freeing yourself from things that can hold you back from freedom, such as material items. Seeing this humbleness opens my eyes to the wonders that are brought to the followers of this