Hinduism, as stated, ancient-present
Ancient / Classical · stated scope
Hinduism is a religious tradition encompassing a range of beliefs, practices, texts, and ritual systems, with no single founding figure or unified institutional authority. It originated in the Indian subcontinent and has been practiced continuously from at least the second millennium BCE to the present, with its textual and ritual foundations taking form across ancient and classical South Asia. It is principally associated with a body of sacred texts including the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Puranas, along with concepts such as dharma, karma, moksha, and a diverse array of deities and worship traditions.
Cluster:Ordered Tradition
Tradition & Continuity and Sanctity & Transcendence run high with Authority & Hierarchy elevated, while Non-Maleficence sits low. Continuity is maintained through hierarchy rather than restraint, which is what separates it from Faithful Observance.
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Neighbors
- 1Maori Tikanga, as stated, traditional-presentDistance: 15Compare
- 2Shia Islam, as stated, 7th c.-presentDistance: 16Compare
- 3Sunni Islam, as stated, classicalDistance: 16Compare
- 4Traditional (Burkean) Conservatism, as stated, 18th c.-presentDistance: 17Compare
- 5Tibetan Buddhism, as stated, 7th c.-presentDistance: 19Compare
The Three Axes (Detail)
Each bar is one pole’s pull, pointing the way it pushes the result. The dot is where the two pulls add up.