religion

Religion The decline of Buddhism brought Hinduism to the Gupta Empire.Hinduism is often referred to as Sanātana Dharma, a Sanskrit phrase meaning "the eternal law", by its practitioners.Hindu beliefs vary widely, with concepts of God and/or gods ranging from Panentheism, pantheism, monotheism, polytheism, and atheism with Vishnu and Shiva being the most popular deities. Other notable characteristics include a belief in reincarnation and karma, as well as personal duty, or dharma. Hinduism's vast body of scriptures are divided into Śruti ("revealed") and Smriti ("remembered").