It is a religion originating in India, where the majority. It differs from the other major religions because it has no dogmas, founder and any imposition. It is a set of beliefs, philosophies and customs.

Beliefs

Within Hinduism there are many gods, although most faithful worship one. Brahma is the main God and is considered the creator of the world. Other prominent deities are Krishna, or Vishnú Silva.

Although there are different readings, the most relevant texts are the four Vedas. It was also considered important epics Ramayana and Mahabarata therefore have compendium revealing myths and legends of their gods.

One of the main beliefs of Hinduism is that after this changing world in which everything is created and destroyed another universe eternal and immutable. The purpose is to move to another world, but it is necessary to overcome the samsara or process reincarnations.

Caste

The company is divided into four castes, but there are many sub. It belongs to each one of them by birth and affects social class, marriage and work:

This custom stems from the belief that each of the caste was created from one of the body parts of Brahma.

Those who do not belong to any caste are the pariahs who suffer marginalization. The caste set in Hinduism are:

Brahmins: priests.

Chatrias: nobles, warriors and politicians.

Vaisias: bourgeois.

Sudras: peasants.