Can anyone tell me of any historical events in hinduism?
I’ve always liked this quote: “It is no easy task to define Hinduism, since it has no definite creed, priestly hierarchy, or governing agency. However, it does have swamis (teachers) and gurus (spiritual guides). A broad definition of Hinduism given by one history book states that it is “the whole complex of beliefs and institutions that have appeared from the time when their ancient (and most sacred) scriptures, the Vedas, were composed until now.” Another one states: “We might say that Hinduism is adherence to or worship of the gods Vishnu, or Shiva [Siva], or the goddess Shakti, or their incarnations, aspects, spouses, or progeny.” That serves to include the cults of Rama and Krishna (incarnations of Vishnu), Durga, Skanda, and Ganesa (respectively the wife and sons of Siva). It is claimed that Hinduism has 330 million gods, yet it is said that Hinduism is not polytheistic. How can that be? Indian writer A. Parthasarathy explains: “The Hindus are not polytheistic. Hinduism speaks of
I do not know whether the questioner is “seroius” about the answer or anothe Hindu basher?!!–whatever it is:- “Aithikaasam” in Sanskrit means “History” -Not “Epic” as Western Authors have translated.Two great Aithikaasams of Hindu Religion are (1)sri.Raamaayanam-(2)sri.Maha Bhaaratham–Places connected to these–All the places mentioned in these TWO Aithikaasams are there even today—(1) sri Raamaayanam:-Kosalam(a small kingdom-the associated character-sri.Kausalya-sri Rama’s mother-Sarayu river–sri.Ganga river(Guha)–Ayodhya(Sri.Rama’s birth place)-it is in Uttar Pradesh (UP) Province on the bank of Sarayu-Saaketham= another place associated with sri Rama–Mithila(sri.Sita’s birth place-presently in Bihar-formerly a part of Magatha kingdom)-Maithili= the region in which Mithila is situated for which Sita’s father was the king.Dhantaka Aaranyam=a thick rain forest south to UP and west to Bihar/Bengal–in post-independence period( after 1947) a large number of projects-Hydro-electric
