Hinduism | Origin, History, Beliefs, Gods, Facts | Britannica Since the early 20th century, textbooks on Hinduism have been written by Hindus themselves, often under the rubric of sanatana dharma These efforts at self-explanation add a new layer to an elaborate tradition of explaining practice and doctrine that dates to the 1st millennium bce The roots of Hinduism can be traced back much farther—both textually, to the schools of commentary and debate
Hinduism: Symbols, Beliefs Origins - HISTORY Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years Today, with more than 1 billion followers, Hinduism is the third