WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -There is no ‘founder’ of Hinduism, nor single prophet or initial teacher. Hindus believe their religion has no identifiable beginning or end and, as such, often refer to it as Sanatana Dharma (the ‘Eternal Way’).

Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike many other religions, Hinduism cannot be traced to a single founder, single scripture, or commonly agreed upon set of teachings. Throughout its long history, there have been contributions by many important figures who had different teachings and different philosophies, and who wrote many holy books.

Detailed explanation-3: -While the Puranic chronology presents a genealogy of thousands of years, starting with the Vedic rishis, scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of Brahmanical orthopraxy with various Indian cultures, having diverse roots and no specific founder.

Detailed explanation-4: -Brahma separated the flower into three parts-the heavens, the Earth and the sky. Out of loneliness, Brahma split himself into two to create a male and a female. From this male and female all beings were created.