The origin of the asrama system can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. At the time, ‘asrama’ (source […]
Hinduism
Hinduism – As per Gandhi
“I call myself Sanatani Hindu, because I believe in the Vedas, Upanishads, the Puranas and the writings left by the holy reformers. This belief does not require me to accept as authentic everything that passes as Shastras. I reject everything that contradicts the fundamental principles of morality. I am not required to accept the ipse dixit or the interpretations of pundits. Above all I call myself a Sanatani Hindu…”
Who is a Hindu?
Hinduism, it would seem, is a religion that does not have a solid all-capturing definition. It is a religion with no strict or all-pervading attribute that one can point to and say – this is Hinduism.