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Most often than not Hinduism is not what is generally talked about and practiced. Hinduism is most scientifc and rational religion of the world. Its traditions, festivals and rituals all have a scientifc base behind them. This a religion of symbols, similies and allegories. Its is a religion that leads people from darkness to light, irrationality to rationality, irreligion to religion, and nescience to science. It embodies the scientific and rational beliefs and the way of life as envisaged by the Vedic seers in ancient times when enlightenment, peace and prosperity was at the Zenith of its glory.
It presents a charter of life at once sublime and noble. It contains principles and rules of conduct to all. In short it makes people mould and better their lives on the lines which were chalked out by the Vedas and the pattern laid down by what is the best in ancient Vedic heritage, whose living symbol were the Rishis.
The present webpage is intended to bring forth true face of Hinduism before the world. To give the rational and scientific interpretation of many misunderstood and misinterpreted concepts in Hindusim. We are happy to invite questions from the interested persons who want to understand Hinduism in its true spirit and significance. Any body from any part of the world is free to send his question along with his address to <info@vedascience.com>. The questions along with their appropriate answers will form the part of this web-page.

Q. If Hindu is the proper name for the people living in India who believe in the Vedas?

A. Hindu is not the proper name for the people of India. It was first used by Parasis when they came to India across Sindhu river. In Persian, 'S' is pronounced as 'H'. They called Sindhu as Hindu and the area across Sindhu as Hindusthan or Hindustan. And the people living in Hindustan were called as Hindus. Thus, the very first time the word Hindu was used not in the sense of religion but in the sense of nationality. Since than the people living in Hindustan are known as Hindus. Hindus across Sindhu river were comparatively dark complexioned as compared to Arabs. So the Arabs invadors in the 8th century AD. associated the word Hindu with dark complexion and infidel or kafir. Basically it denotes nationality, just like the words Bharatiya or India. The glaring example of this fact is that till now the muslims going for Haz in Arabia are recorded there as Hindu Muslims. The same word was used immensely by all the foreigners in their writings. Later on in the presence of Muslims and Christians in India, the word Hindu was associated with religion.

Q. What is the difference between Dharma and Religion?

A. There are two different terms Dharma and Religion. Religion is a sect and Dharma is the name of value system. Dharma helps sustain the very existence of things. dhÈra‡Èt dharma prÈhu. Just like hotness is the Dharma of Agni or fire, coldness is the Dharma of water. If hotness or cold ness of fire and water is taken out, their existence will be at stake. Similarly if human Dharma or the moral and ethical values are taken out of human beings they will no longer be the human beings, but the animals. Manu has enumerated 10 prominent human values. But now-a-days we are confusing Dharma with religon.