Hinduism is the major religion in India and Nepal, with 900 million followers worldwide. 80 percent of India's population is Hindu, making it the country's main religion (BBC, 2009a). Hinduism originated in the Indus Valley, in what is now Pakistan, about 4,000 years ago (United Religion Initiatives Kids, 2002). Unlike many other religions, it does not have a single founder, not a single scripture, and not a single set of teachings: its teachings vary and are based on many different philosophies and holy books. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. Religion has a number of beliefs, only some of which can be practiced. With the large number of teachings, holy books and beliefs, Hinduism is considered a way of life rather than a religion (BBC, 2009a). As mentioned above, Hinduism is a way of life rather than a religion. Hinduism is a guide to life, the ultimate goal of which is to achieve union with Brahman (A History of World Societies, 2012). Although there are millions of gods, many followers believe that there is only one supreme being. Brahman can be considered the supreme being or a god, but beliefs vary from person to person. Although beliefs may vary, Brahman is generally considered to be the power that sustains everything. Unlike other religions, Hindus do not worship Brahman or their supreme being. Many believe that God is unlimited and can exist in many different forms and expressions (Flood, Hindu Concepts, 2009). The ultimate goal of Hinduism is to achieve moksha, the liberation of a person's soul from samsara or reincarnation. Samsara is an endless cycle of life, death, and reincarnation (Berkely Center for Peace, Religion, and World Affairs, n.d.). After death, Hindus believe that the soul survives and can be placed in the middle of a paper ......rs. (nd). Moksha. Retrieved from Resources on Faith, Ethics, and Public Life: http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/resources/essays/mokshaFlood, G. (August 24, 2009). Hindu concepts. Retrieved from BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/concepts/concepts_1.shtmlHuffington Post. (May 31, 2012). Arranged marriage: CNN examines centuries-old practice in India (VIDEO). Retrieved from Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/31/arranged-marriage_n_1560049.htmlPandit, B. (nd). Hindu deities. Retrieved from Kashmir: http://www.koausa.org/Gods/God6.htmlUnited Religion Initiatives Kids. (2002). Hinduism: context, fundamental beliefs and sacred texts. Retrieved from United Religions Institute: http://www.uri.org/kids/world_hind_basi.htmVivaha: Marriage. (2004). Excerpted from The Heart of Hinduism: http://hinduism.iskcon.org/practice/603.htm