hinduism

Hinduism is the most ancient religion in the world. At present it is the third largest religion in the world with nearly 900 million followers where 850 million live in India. It originated 3000 years ago at the banks of river Indus( now sadly in Pakistan ) with the creation of sacred Vedic texts , the major language is Sanskrit( mother of all present day european languages ). It is a way of living more than a religion. The many forms of Hinduism are henotheistic religions. They recognize a single deity, and view other Gods and Goddesses as manifestations or aspects of that supreme God. Henotheistic and polytheistic religions have traditionally been among the world's most religiously tolerant faiths. Hindus are divided into four groups, namely the brahmins(priests), kshatriyas(warriors), vaishyas(traders) and harijans(workers). India was(and still is) the land of hindus, there is no other country which we can call our own.
India was ruled by Muslims for 1000 years and then christians(British) for 200 years, even then Hinduism existed, thanks to the warrior clans of sikhs,marathas and rajputs. We have never tried to convert other people by force, bribe or lure, although fresh converts are welcome. The sacred texts of Hinduism are Bhagwad Gita( the word of Lord Krishna ),Ramayana( the legend of Prince Ram ), Mahabharata( the second longest epic in the world,it describes the biggest ever war in India,fought at Kurukshetra,and the lessons to learn from it) and the Vedas ( the principles of Hindu living). Major festivals are Diwali(the festival of lights, it celebrates the homecoming of Prince Ram), Dussehra( celebrated as the victory of good over evil), Holi(festival of colours), Ram Navami(birth of Prince Ram), Shiv Ratri(birth of Lord Shiva) etc.

I am Hindu,and proud of my identity.

by Jai Shri Ram April 25, 2005

Hindutva

Hindutva = Hinduism that resists bigotry, hatred and attacks on Hindus and Hinduism

Hindutva is a word weaponized by bigots to attack Hinduism while concealing their hatred for Hindus.

In other words, you can claim to be woke and say you"support" Hindus while hating/slandering Hinduism simultaneously (bigots having their cake and eating it too).

Hinduism: Oh, did my back hurt your knife?
Hindutva: I'm not gonna roll over and die in my country this time, just like what happened to Kashmiri Hindus

by Sarla Bhat June 23, 2020

hindu hawk

Playful term for an Indian, originated in Sterling Heights, MI, circa 1989.

The Hindu Hawk that lives next door takes really good care of her yard.

by ComputerNinja February 22, 2019

Hindu Hideout

An apartment complex situated at 2901 W Grand Ave in Melrose Park, IL which provides low cost housing for South Asian immigrants.

“Hey bud, let’s go throw donuts at the Hindu Hideout!”

by CabronDeOz May 5, 2022

Hindu

A religion which teaches love, tolerance, truth, non-violence, mercy, forgiveness and self control.

There are no strict rules in Hinduism, it’s just a feeling.

Hindus great everyone by saying Namaste which means "The sprit within me perceives and adores the sprit within you."

My parents are Hindu. They go to temple to pray. I never go to a temple and no one asks me too. I am a Hindu.

by My pseudonym appears online May 11, 2010

Hindustani

1) Of or pertaining to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh; see Desi. 2) Hindi and Urdu, when taken as a single language.

Were it not for Hindustani culture, British cuisine would be much less interesting.

by LudwigVan November 11, 2003

Hindu Pinnochio

Males testicles are placed in the eyes of female with flacid penis being over the nose. Girl bats her eyelashes arousing the penis causing an erection to grow like pinnochios nose when he lies. meanwhile the asshole is placed firmly against the forehead, leaving a symbolic brown dot between the eyes.

Nicki had a brown dot on her forehead this morning, she must have got the Hindu Pinnochio last night.

by Las Vegas Tripod March 29, 2011