RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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The founder of the Hindu religion was
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Chandra Gupta
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Siddartha Gautama
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Asoka
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there was no single founder
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Scholars regard Hinduism as a synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and no single founder. This Hindu synthesis emerged after the Vedic period, between c. 500–200 BCE and ca.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hindus call their religion Sanatan Dharma ( Eternal faith) and there is no single founder of Hinduism like Christianity and Islam and its origin is believed older than recorded history.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hinduism has no founder, while Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of Buddhism. Gautama was born into a Hindu family before founding his new distinct faith. Upon reaching enlightenment, Gautama became known as The Buddha.
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