ten questions west asks about hinduism

Why does Hinduism have so many Gods?
Hindus all believe in one Supreme God who created the
universe. He is all-pervasive. He created many Gods,
highly advanced spiritual beings, to be His helpers।

Do Hindus believe in reincarnation?
Yes, we believe the soul is immortal and takes birth
time and time again. Through this process, we have
experiences, learn lessons and evolve spiritually.
Finally we graduate from physical birth

What is karma?
Karma is the universal principle of cause and effect. Our
actions, both good and bad, come back to us in the future, helping
us to learn from life’s lessons and become better people।

Why Do Hindus worship the cow?
Hindus don’t worship cows. We respect, honor and
adore the cow. By honoring this gentle animal, who
gives more than she takes, we honor all creatures.

Are Hindus idol worshipers?
Hindus do not worship a stone or metal “idol” as God. We
worship God through the image. We invoke the presence of
God from the higher, unseen worlds, into the image so that
we can commune with Him and receive His blessings।

Are Hindus forbidden to eat meat?
Hindus teach vegetarianism as a way to live
with a minimum of hurt to other beings. But in
today’s world not all Hindus are vegetarians।

Do Hindus have a Bible/QURAN?
Our “Bible” is called the Veda. The Veda, which means
“wisdom,” is comprised of four ancient and holy scriptures
which all Hindus revere as the revealed word of God।

Why do many Hindus wear a dot
near the middle of their forehead?
The dot worn on the forehead is a religious symbol.
It represents divine sight and shows that one is
a Hindu। For women, it is also a beauty mark.

Are the Gods of Hinduism really married?
It is true that God is often depicted with a spouse in our
traditional stories. However, on a deeper philosophical
level, the Supreme Being and the Gods are neither male
nor female and are therefore not married।

What about caste and untouchability?
Caste is the hereditary division of Indian society based on
occu pation. The lowest class, deemed untouchables, suffer from
discrimination and mistreatment. It is illegal in India to discriminate
against, abuse or insult anyone on the basis of caste.