Ancient India- The Origin of Hinduism

THE ORIGINS OF HINDUISM

The origins of Hinduism began when Aryans began to migrate from Europe to India. In contrast to the city- dwelling Harappans, the s were herders. The migration was made (the scientists think) because of earthquakes, floods, drought, a pluge or an invation. When they move, they took with them their religion. They were polytheistic (believe in many Gods). Their religion was the Brahamanism, so they also believed in the reincarnation and in a karma.

The people were organized in castes. There were 5 different positions, the Brahmana, ther were included the priests, scholars and teachers,who were the most important people in the caste order. In the second place there are the Ksatriya, ther where included the rulers, novels and warriors, those people were importants but not so much. In the next caste there are the Vaisya, who were the bankers, merchants and farmers. In the last position were the Sundra, were included artisans and laborers. After many centuries, a fifth group came into being that was considered below all other clases. This fifth group is called untouchables .

The religion of the Hinduism develop from de Brahamanism. In this religion people were polytheistic (believe in many Gods). They also believe in the reincarnation a that in life people have a karma.They also believe they can reach the Gods, by making their souls one with the Gods, or that they can reach the highest point of illumination and comprehension of life.