Learn the basics of Hinduism. Discover the origins of the world’s oldest extant religion. Learn about the main gods and the defining principles of Hindu religion and philosophy. Uncover the basic principles of karma, moksha and samsara. See the origins of the Hindu caste system and how this system is still in practice today.
In a past lecture, I offered the number of 33 Million Gods of Hinduism. I realized (with the guidance of many Hindu friends) that my math was wrong. I have corrected this lecture to correctly reflect 330 Million Gods. This number however, is not meant to reflect an accurate number of Hindu gods. Indeed, no such count of 330 Millions Gods has ever been made. This number of 330 Million is symbolic and is meant to reflect an abstract understanding that the followers of Hinduism see gods in all things. Gods and divinity are inextricably intertwined in every facet of life.
One of the great elements of Hinduism is the almost complete lack of dogma and doctrine. Believers of Hinduism may agree on one element of their faith and disagree on everything else. This lack of consistency of belief and variation in beliefs and principles makes Hinduism one of the most dynamic and interesting faith traditions in human history.
