Hinduism is the primary religion found in the Indian subcontinent. This religion is indigenous to the area. The common beliefs and rituals make Hinduism differ from other commonly found religions. The belief system of followers of Hinduism is based on the belief that the soul is eternal, and is based on the follower’s ways of lives. In contrast to other types of organized religion, such as Christianity, in which those followers are required to heed to abstract rules and regulations, pre-determined for generations to come, Hinduism is based around an individual’s way of life and that follower’s individual soul. This is reflected in the culture and societal area of India.

In terms of other religions, Hinduism in currently the third largest religion in practice. Another important aspect of this religion is Sanatana Dharma. This belief is that of that eternal existence of customs. Dharma has the following in its basis: natural law, duty, social welfare, health, ethics, and transcendental realization.

The search for liberation is a major factor in the Hindu religion. This is based on the belief that your soul is free from the confines of your physical body. Their body is not a large contributing factor to whom they are, it is simply a vessel to get one throughout daily life. The soul, however, in the ultimate liberator because it loves on, even after their physical body deteriorates.

Karma is another large basic aspect of Hinduism. This is belief of “what goes around comes around,” and many outsiders see these as a negative characteristic of the religion. Decisions made in each moment of ones lives, no matter how big or small, will eventually be seen in the outcome of that person’s future. This is where a soul’s reincarnation can be negative, because as a result of ones decisions made in one lifetime, their following lifetimes can be affected due to the belief