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Hinduism is a religion (dharma) widely practiced in South Asia. Hinduism is considered one of the oldest religions in the world and some who practice it, as well as scholars, refer to it as Sanatana Dharma, "the eternal tradition", or the "eternal way", beyond the history of the humanity. Scholars consider Hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and without any founder. This "Hindu syncretism" began to develop between 500 and 300 years before Christ, following the guidelines of the Vedic period.
Hinduism contains very diverse philosophies but maintains common roots: recognized rituals, cosmology and pilgrimage to sacred places. The Hindu texts are classified in Śruti ("heard from generation to generation") and Smrti ("remembered in full consciousness"). These texts discuss topics such as theology, philosophy, mythology, topics of Vedism, Yoga, rituals of the Āgama and construction of temples among others. The main scriptures include the Vedas and Upanishad, the Bhagavad-gītā, and the Āgama. The sources of these texts play an important role in this religion, but there is a strong Hindu tradition that questions their authority in order to deepen the understanding of these texts and also to further develop the traditions.
