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Hinduism is also known as “Suntan Dharma” to Hindus. The original language language of India is Sanskrit. In this language ‘Sanatana’ means Everlasting and ‘Dharma’ , by a crude translation means Religion. The Everlasting Religion, Hinduism was founded, exists and flourishes in India. To most people outside of India, Hinduism is known as just a religion, but the truth is that it is both a religion and a way of life. They have rules or guidelines for good living on this earth. The message of Sanatana dharma (Hinduism) is a perennial and will not ever become outdated with time. This religion actually does not have a starting point. In other words there is not a specific date that it was founded. there is no documentation of who really founded this religion and way of life. it just evolved over a period of time. there are many sacred books of Hinduism. they are as follows: the Puranas, ramayana, mahabrata and the Rig vedas. The vedas is said to be the longest existing book. The Vedas a