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Hinduism : The Most Important Roles Of Hinduism In The World

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A monotheistic religion or polytheistic religion? Hinduism has been seen in many different contexts throughout history. Although, it can be seen in a religious way and a cultural way, to qualify as a true Hindu in terms of religion there are a few staples one must follow. Number one requirement is following the Vedas, just as a Christian would follow the Bible. Number two is accepting the caste system and accepting where they fit in with respect to the order of the caste system, and number three is respecting the different levels of various deities and spirits, including the importance of protecting cows (Corduan, 2012). Although, Hinduism can be seen in many different contexts, the different levels of factors that tie into Hinduism all play an important role in the lives of Hindus. As one of the most important requirements as a Hindu, respecting the levels of deities is essential. The four Vedas are; the Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda and each one contains religious knowledge. Throughout the Vedas, there are thirty-three deities, with most of them placed throughout the Rig Veda. Included in the Rig Veda is Dyaus Pitar, also known as the first sky god, and he was the only god that was known to be worshipped with animal sacrifices. Although he was important, his importance quickly vanished when he was defeated by another deity, known as Indra. Indra, the god of rain and a conqueror of war, had a title that continued to carry on to other deities that were

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