Religious INfluence in India

RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE IN INDIA
Many things affect our world and why it is the way it is; religion in no matter what country or culture, is probably the biggest influence that shapes each individual person and country. This is no different in India; two major religions have built the foundation of the culture in India. Hinduism and Buddhism are complex religions that require a firm commitment and a strong faith filled background.
The first of these two religions is, Hinduism. Unlike many religions Hinduism was not based on the teachings of a certain individual or rooted in a holy book. It was founded in many different beliefs and a big influence was the “Vedas and the Indian Epic” ( ). Hinduism is based on the Hindu Trinity, which consists of, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. They are the creator, preserver and destroyer or the universe. Each part of the trinity has its own figure or symbol associated with it. Shiva is the transcendent Godhead, Vishnu is the cosmic lord, ...