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Hinduism Hindu philosophy and religion, also known as Sanatana Dharma, has a very different way of interpreting the world we live in compared to that of western faiths. With no founding father or moment of conception, it is thought to be the eternal religion. It is one of the world’s oldest religions, which has developed over thousands of years. It is also the 3rd largest religion in the world. Today there are many evolved versions of Hinduism, just as there are many denominations of Christianity and variations of Islamic faith. However, one thing that sets Hinduism apart is the extreme difference between these versions of Hinduism. As a Hindu you can believe in one god such as in Christianity. However, you could also believe in many gods such as Vishnu, Shiva, or Brahman, or no gods at all depending on your point of view. “The oldest and most influential Hindu texts are the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Dharmashastras”. (Ellis & Esler, 2003, pg. 76-77) The Vedas, the oldest Hindu texts, were a somewhat contradictory collection of writings that formed the foundation of Hinduism. “The ancient Vedic texts were collected by a group of high priests called Brahmins” (Ellis & Esler, 2003, pg. 77). The Vedas, which are