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Anonymous asked in TravelIndiaOther - India · 3 weeks ago

How did Hinduism manage to survive ?

In the monotheistic-obsessed modern world???

If you think about it, almost all the world’s countries are either Muslim or Christian (of course I know that atheism is growing but you know what I mean. 

Traditional and polytheistic religions have almost all died out. How did Hinduism manage to survive 

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    3 weeks ago
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    The Hindu regions fought hard against the Islamic invasion waves from the West. Some were overrun, but most survived. When British troops came along, a peace accord was eventually formulated whereby Indian states got to keep their religion and the Brits would reap the benefits of open trade. It was a win win for all.

    Typically Christianity would be imposed upon a populace under British control, but an exception was made for India. The deal provided a friendly landscape with most of the states.

  • Ivan
    Lv 6
    3 weeks ago

    Hinduism is the main religion of a huge country with a huge population. It is self sustaining.

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