First of all, as a Hindu who has been raised by Hindu parents, I'm seriously insulted by some of these definitions! A Hindu is not a hippie, by definiton. Hinduism is not polytheism. Jains are not Hindus. And we are not evil blood-sucking vegetarians or whatever the hell you think.
Okay, Hinduism is not actually a religion. Just thought I'd clear that up. A Hindu was one who lives in the Indus Valley Civilization, near the Indus river. They were the most advanced people in the world (we invented the sewer system, bitch!). They had many different religions that were very similiar, such as Advaita.
These religions were actually monotheistic. God is one but exists in different forms. You can pray to one form for strength and protection, and pray to another form for wisdom and knowledge. It keeps things simple. Each form has a female counterpart, but once again, these are simply incarnations. There is only one God. When you pray to Vishnu, you're just praying to God. When you pray to Durga, you're still praying to God.
The religions from the Hindu civilization have been merged to form the religion we know today as Hinduism. Those who are Hindus by blood are the descendants of this great civilization. Those who convert aren't, but they're cool anyway.
Hindus pray in temples. The 'dot on the forehead' is known as a bindi. It's there for medical reasons, actually. Those really old scientists knew that that place just above where your eyebrows meet is also an important place for the nerves in your brain.
Okay, Hinduism is not actually a religion. Just thought I'd clear that up. A Hindu was one who lives in the Indus Valley Civilization, near the Indus river. They were the most advanced people in the world (we invented the sewer system, bitch!). They had many different religions that were very similiar, such as Advaita.
These religions were actually monotheistic. God is one but exists in different forms. You can pray to one form for strength and protection, and pray to another form for wisdom and knowledge. It keeps things simple. Each form has a female counterpart, but once again, these are simply incarnations. There is only one God. When you pray to Vishnu, you're just praying to God. When you pray to Durga, you're still praying to God.
The religions from the Hindu civilization have been merged to form the religion we know today as Hinduism. Those who are Hindus by blood are the descendants of this great civilization. Those who convert aren't, but they're cool anyway.
Hindus pray in temples. The 'dot on the forehead' is known as a bindi. It's there for medical reasons, actually. Those really old scientists knew that that place just above where your eyebrows meet is also an important place for the nerves in your brain.
"That woman is a Hindu"
"ROFLMAO!!!! ThAT bRoWn Gai iS a HiNDOO!!!!!" <---this is incorrect. Not all brown people are Hindus.
"ROFLMAO!!!! ThAT bRoWn Gai iS a HiNDOO!!!!!" <---this is incorrect. Not all brown people are Hindus.
by Who cares who I am? November 14, 2006
The world's oldest religion. It's the world's most liberal religion, and is the only religion that teaches that it is completely acceptable to follow whatever religion one wishes, as long as you are benefitting positively and are helping people along the way. It does not have strict threats or eternal damnation, but it also does not have a heaven. Instead, Hindus are taught to be as kind-hearted as possible, because kindness in this life will benefit them in the next life. In the next life, they are expected to be even more kind. Basically, Hindus aren't allowed to be anything but nice. In Hinduism, followers are not forced to believe in "one true god" or "one true text." Instead, Hindus are taught that everyone is entitled to their belief. Hinduism holds a lot of science to it, which is peculiar because it is the oldest religion. It is considered the most-liked religion of people who don't follow it, the second being Pagans and the least-liked being Christianity.
My parents were born and raised Hindus, but chose science instead, becoming atheists. Because Hinduism encourages this, they were able to attend medical school and business school to learn more about math and science, and raised me to believe whatever I want. I chose atheism, but I still admire Hinduism for its ethics and beliefs.
by BoJason November 27, 2013
A member of the oldest living religion in the world. Precursor to Buddhism. The only faith worth having. Even jews lick Hindu balls when they voraciously study yoga, become vegetarians, take up meditation, and use the "Star of David," which is actually an ancient Hindu symbol meaning perfect meditation (nara-narayana).
by Sigmund Johanessen May 06, 2003
by Vachi November 07, 2020
Not really a religion but a way of life but in religious terms, it is The only and true religion of peace. The only religion in the world that has coexisted with other religions without actually trying to kill or convert those that don't follow it. Unlike any other religion, Hinduism has taught us to live in peace and harmony. This religion has taught us to be one with the universe and reincarnation. Does God exist? Probably not, but you can still be a Hindu!
by Guywhoknowsalot May 06, 2020
Hindus are those who don’t have toilet and poop on the street. Hindus are those who commit most crimes. Hindus are rapists. They don’t know how to respect women. Women are unsafe with Hindus. Don’t go to this rapist country india. Hindus are the most uneducated people ever! The world needs to get rid of these evil people.
Hindus are real terrorists!
by Americans are evils April 01, 2021
hindus regard cow ( that too only indian breed and none else) as their mother and drink its urine. but they sell away this mother when it goes dry on milk or goes old , which then roams in markets of India eating decomposing vegetables and garbage.
by gullu November 01, 2007