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A 9 page research paper that, first of all, addresses the question of "What is Hinduism?" with the writer offering history and description of this major world religion's major tenets and texts. Secondly, the writer address how "Hinduism" is an invented concept that was propagated by the British to explain Indian spirituality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Difficulties arise, however, when scholars try to discern precisely what it means to be "Hindu," as the Hinduism is not only ancient in origin, but encompasses a great of variation
in belief and practice. As scholar Gavin Flood points out in his text, defining "Hindu" is extremely difficult. For example, the majority of Hindu tradition reveres a "body of sacred
literature" called the "Veda," as constituting spiritual revelation, but some forms of Hinduism do not share this belief.2 Similarly some Hindu belief asserts that there exists a "a theistic reality
who creates, maintains and destroys the universe," while other Hindus reject this claim.3 While many Hindus believe in reincarnation, which is governed by the effects of ones actions during life
(karma) and that salvation equates with freedom from this cycle of rebirth, Buddhism and Jainism subscribe to these beliefs as well.4 This examination of Hinduism will, therefore, first of
all, attempt to define what it means to be Hindu by looking at some fundamental beliefs to which most Hindus subscribe. After establishing the parameters of this world religion, this
examination will address the question "To what extent is Hinduism an invented notion?" This question to the heart of how colonial experience has influenced perception of this religion by both
adherents and the West. Features of Hinduism Many Hindus endorse the idea of a transcendent God that exists "beyond the universe," yet also within "all living beings" and "who can
be approached in a variety of ways."5 In Hinduism, this aspect of spirituality can be worshipped through innumerable forms, as any form of human being, from young girl to majestic
king, or even through the medium of "featureless stone," as the idea of the transcendent is mediated through temple icons, but also through living teachers.6 As this suggests, Hinduism is
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