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• The concept of the Atman is central to all six major schools of Hinduism, and it is one of the major differences between Hinduism and Buddhism.

  

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  What Is Atman in Hinduism?

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  The atman is variously translated into English as the eternal self, spirit, essence, soul, or breath. It is the true self as opposed to the ego; that …

• The Mahabharata is an ancient Sanskrit epic poem that tells the story of the kingdom of Kurus. It is regarded as both a historical account of Hinduism's birth and a code of ethics for Hindus.

  

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  Learn the Story of the Mahabharata, India's Longest Epic Poem

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  The Mahabharata is an ancient Sanskrit epic poem that tells the story of the kingdom of Kurus. It's based on a real war that took place in the 13th …

• Why is the Ganges, one of the most polluted rivers in the world, so sacred to Hinduism?

  

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  Why Do Hindus Consider the Ganges River Sacred?

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  The River Ganges, running for more than 1500 miles across some of the most densely populated areas in Asia, is perhaps the most religiously …

• In Hinduism, everything in existence, living or nonliving, is believed to come from Brahman, the Supreme Absolute. Brahman can manifest itself in many forms, including the thousands of gods and goddesses worshipped by its followers.
  

  

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  Why Do Hindus Have So Many Gods?

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  Hinduism, the world's third largest religion, is often considered a polytheistic faith, as the religion does not advocate the worship of one …

• Hindus consider the building of temples an extremely pious act, bringing great religious merit. Discover some of the astonishing structures built throughout history, from 6th century ruins to the Akshardham temple, finished in 2005.
  

  

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  A History of Hindu Temples

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  The remains of the earliest temple structure were discovered in Surkh Kotal, a place in Afghanistan, by a French archeologist in 1951. It was not …

• According to Hindu scriptures, Vishnu has 10 incarnations or avatars, each one with a different form and purpose.

  

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  The 10 Avatars of the Hindu God Vishnu

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  The First Avatar: Matsya (The Fish) Matsya is said to be the avatar that rescued the first man, as well as other creatures of the earth, from a great …