a. What is the original name of Hinduism?

Hinduism is third largest and the world’s most ancient religion with over 5000 years old history. Hinduism is most popularly known as Sanatan dharma or Vedic dharma. Sanatan literally in English means “eternal”. Dharma is duty, virtue and morality, and it refers to the power which upholds the universe and society. The very reason it is called Sanatana (eternal) is because no one knows how and when it started. 

While the origin of most religions can be traced back to a certain person, like Christianity starts with Jesus Christ and the idea of Islam was propagated by Prophet Muhammad, no body can point out a certain person who started the idea of Sanatana Dharma.

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Other reading material: Short answers to real questions about Hinduism, http://veda.wikidot.com/dharma

Relevant videos: Swami Nikhil Anand Hinduism Q & A: What is the Original Name Of Hinduism,

Contributor: Nilesh Chaudhary

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