CosmologyHow the Universe and World OpperateHinduism is a very unique religion. It has a very different set of beliefs and belief systems. In Hinduism, it is believed that the universe is on going and constant. The universe is created and destroyed only to be recreated in a cycle. This is called the samsara cycle. Hindus believe that when one dies they will be reincarnated. Hindus are subdivided into different classes or castes.The are grouped into brahmas, kashityias, vaishyas, sudras, and the untouchables. Each caste has different roles creating a dynamic society. In hinduism there is karma. Karma effects what one will be reincarnated as in the next life. One can have good or bad karma. Good karma is obtainable by following their dharma. Good karma can help one become reincarnated into a higher social class or a better thing, while enough bad karma will cause one to be reincarnated into a lower social class. When one is reincarnated enough time and completely fulfills their dharma they are liberated from the samsara cycle (moksha).
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