Early Hinduism
As you probably know, every civilization needs a religion. Just like Egypt and Mesopotamia had Polytheism, Ancient India had Hinduism(HIHN doo ihz um). Here is a comparing and contrasting graph.
Polytheism Both Hinduism
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Hinduism was not only a religion, it was also a way to help people live better and discipline the Hindus. To do that, they developed what is now known as the Caste System. In the Hindu Caste system, a person's way of life is determined by the rank rank of the family the person is born into. For example, if you were born into the priestly caste of india, you would be at the highest rank and respect right when you are born. But if you are born into the priestly caste of india and do something that violates the caste such as getting married against the rules or getting a job the caste doesn't allow you to get, you could get your rank down or will be known as an outcaste. An outcaste is anyone who violated his or her caste. If someone who hasn't violated a caste touched an outcaste person, even the shadow, a priest would perform a cleansing ceremony.
Holy songs were part of Hinduism. The books containing the songs were called Vedas (VAY duz). The vedas were one of the main parts of what started Hinduism. Some of the songs were songs about the caste system. they told you how to live and others were just worship songs to gods and goddesses.
Holy songs were part of Hinduism. The books containing the songs were called Vedas (VAY duz). The vedas were one of the main parts of what started Hinduism. Some of the songs were songs about the caste system. they told you how to live and others were just worship songs to gods and goddesses.