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Hinduism meaning in Sanskrit

हिन्दूधर्म hindūdharma

/ˈhɪnduɪzəm/

Hinduism in Sanskrit: हिन्दूधर्म (hindūdharma), सनातन धर्म (sanātana dharma). In English, Hinduism means a religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

Sanskrit words for Hinduism

religion
हिन्दूधर्म hindūdharma, सनातन धर्म sanātana dharma

English meaning of Hinduism

  1. proper noun A religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

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Questions about Hinduism in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of Hinduism in Sanskrit?
Hinduism in Sanskrit is हिन्दूधर्म (hindūdharma), सनातन धर्म (sanātana dharma).
Hinduism इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Hinduism: हिन्दूधर्म (hindūdharma), सनातन धर्म (sanātana dharma).
What does Hinduism mean in English?
Hinduism means a religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

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