Hinduism is a religion that originated in India, and is still practiced by most of its inhabitants. It is proclaimed as the oldest religion in the world, and is declared as the official religion of the country and is also practiced in other parts of the world including East and South Africa, Southeast Asia, the East Indies and England. The word "Hindu" comes from the word "Sindhu" meaning the river. To Hindus, Hinduism is not …showed first 75 words of 1848 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1848 total…the Hare Krishna sect founded by Bhaktivedanta. They claim to base themselves on classical Hindu Pg#7 practices. "In India, Hinduism thrives despite numerous reforms and modernization of Indian life. (Mercea). Hindu myths endure in their films, and the rituals not only survive in the temples but also in the rights of passage. Therefore, Hinduism, which survived centuries of disruption, continues to serve a vital function by giving meaning to the lives of Hindu people today.