We may know about India and its various taboos, just like our own country, these taboos and beliefs are derived from a religion, which is the 'Hinduism. Hinduism, the traditional religion of India, is one of the oldest religions, which has shaped the history of the country and the moral values ​​of its people. As India is one of the most populous countries in the world, it favors the expansion of Hinduism, making it the third largest religion. It is a complex religion with vague beginnings, but that has not prevented its expansion. Just like other religions, its concept is difficult to understand, but it contains many unique values ​​that set it apart from any other religion. Hinduism is a teaching of love and acceptance in all respects. In this article, the history of Hinduism and its key aspects will be explained, in the hope of enlightening those on the teachings of Hinduism. The exact time and place of Hinduism remains unknown to this day, it is only speculation. The beginnings of Hinduism are said to date back to the third millennium BCE, making it one of the oldest religions in the world (Jacobs 5). It originated near some of the oldest and earliest civilizations, Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, in the Indus Valley. Although it has religious significance today, the term "Hindu" was coined by the Persians to describe those who lived on the eastern bank of the Indus, and had nothing to do with religion at the time. era (Ganeri 6). Rumor has it that the religion was born from the merger of two ancient civilizations, bringing together their ideas and values. A group called the Aryans, probably originating from Russia, invaded the valley and headed towards India, until they dominated the entire region; Hinduism is believed to be a mixture of the Aryan religion and the industrial religion...... middle of paper ......ue beginnings. There was a lot about Hinduism that I didn't know, or even knew I would find interesting. Reincarnation and the atman were my favorite reads, because I always believed that we are just souls in a temporary body. Hinduism seemed to align with many of my personal beliefs, making the process fun and not a chore. Works Cited Ganeri, Anita. The Ramayana and Hinduism. North Mankato, Minnesota: Smart Apple Media, 2004. Print. George, Charles. What makes me a Hindu?. San Diego, CA: KidHaven Press, 2004. Print. Gibson, Lynne. Hinduism. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 2003. Print. Jacobs, Stephen. Hinduism today. London: Continuum, 2010. Electronic Book Collection (EBSCOhost). Internet. April 3, 2014. “Karma and reincarnation. » Foundations of Hinduism. Np, and Web. April 8. 2014. .