Hinduism
noun
Hin·du·ism
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌi-zəm 
: the dominant religion of India that emphasizes dharma with its resulting ritual and social observances and often mystical contemplation and ascetic practices
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The use of beads for religious purposes is believed to originate from Hinduism, about 29 centuries ago.
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Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Another Hindu Cabinet nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, has met with the controversial prime minister multiple times and championed him in the U.S. Gabbard, who is Samoan American and converted to Hinduism in childhood, could be Modi’s fiercest ally in the administration.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Other religions espouse similar concepts, such as karma in Hinduism, tzedakah in Judaism, or sadaqah in Islam.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But when ignorance of Hinduism is prevalent—only 15 percent of Americans know basic facts about Hinduism—being seen comes at a cost.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Another Hindu Cabinet nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, has met with the controversial prime minister multiple times and championed him in the U.S. Gabbard, who is Samoan American and converted to Hinduism in childhood, could be Modi’s fiercest ally in the administration.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Other religions espouse similar concepts, such as karma in Hinduism, tzedakah in Judaism, or sadaqah in Islam.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But when ignorance of Hinduism is prevalent—only 15 percent of Americans know basic facts about Hinduism—being seen comes at a cost.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hinduism
noun
Hin·du·ism
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌiz-əm
: a body of social, cultural, and religious beliefs and practices native to the Indian subcontinent
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