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**bashansasasasa** · 09-22-2011, 06:52 AM

I had posted earlier that the name Hinduism for the religion did not exist till may be about 500 to 600 years back.

Hinduism like most religions did not have a name. If Sanathana dharma was the name by which the Hindus themselves called it, there would have been no problem. But they did not.

Good info. Hinduism is a popular name known even in far away lands. So, keeping that way would be helpful. Hindus in Africa (who settled there longtime) may not follow as per our strutis or smrits, but still carry on their pride or memory of culture. So, I would say, be that way.

Except those who go through pAtashalAs, follow the vedic way of living who can be called real vaidikAs, all of us are hindus at various levels. But, being in India, in close proximity of rich temples and vedic spiritualists, bhAgavathAs, scholars and philosophers, with well-written books, we should strive to make a humble, sincere attempt in pursuing/practising such wisdom.

09-22-2011, 06:52 AM	#24
bashansasasasa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 702 Senior Member	I had posted earlier that the name Hinduism for the religion did not exist till may be about 500 to 600 years back. Hinduism like most religions did not have a name. If Sanathana dharma was the name by which the Hindus themselves called it, there would have been no problem. But they did not. Good info. Hinduism is a popular name known even in far away lands. So, keeping that way would be helpful. Hindus in Africa (who settled there longtime) may not follow as per our strutis or smrits, but still carry on their pride or memory of culture. So, I would say, be that way. Except those who go through pAtashalAs, follow the vedic way of living who can be called real vaidikAs, all of us are hindus at various levels. But, being in India, in close proximity of rich temples and vedic spiritualists, bhAgavathAs, scholars and philosophers, with well-written books, we should strive to make a humble, sincere attempt in pursuing/practising such wisdom.
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