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What Is A Hindu?
What is a Hindu? Well, as scholar Jayesh Singh says, "A Hindu is one of lucid mind and spirit." (Article, WWW, hindunet) This is because Hinduism is a way of life, rather than a religion. It consists of many principles and beliefs, that come together to be Hinduism.
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.... and is involved with chastity. Shaucha means purity and is also associated with chastity.
Just as there are many principals of Hinduism, there are also many gods and goddesses. This is referred to as polytheism. The Hindu Trinity consists of Brahma, or "The Creator", this is not to be confused with Brahman. Then there is Vishu who is "The Protector". Lastly, there is Shiva, who is "The Destroyer". Other primary goddesses include Saraswati, Lakshimi, and Shakti. Saraswati is Brahma's consort and is the goddess of speech and learning. Lakshimi is Vishu's consort and is ....
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