1.Discuss three characteristics of Sanatana Dharma which have resulted in an inclusionary worldview, so that in Hinduism there is a range of worship from polytheism to monotheism and non-theism.
             Sanatana Dharma is the oldest religion known by the Hindus and its meaning is i¿½Eternal Lawi¿½. There are three characteristics of Sanatana Dharma and these are Sruti (Vedas); Smritis are the walls; the Itihasas and the Puranas are the buttresses or supports (Hinduism.com.za Website, 2008). The beliefs and practices of the Santana Dharma were accepted as a worldview since there are different nationalities that believe in this religion such as Indians. This is an ancient religion; several nations are familiar to these such as the Chinese that believe in the existence of Dharma. The philosophy of the Chinese belief in terms of eternal life is much the same with the philosophy of the Dharma itself. Here are some of the information about the range of worship to Dharma according to Morales (2007):
             The concept of "Dharma", as the natural law inherent in our cosmos, is found in almost all ancient civilizations.i¿½ In Chinese, Dharma is translated as "Tao". In Ancient Egyptian, it is known as "Ma'at".i¿½ In Latin as "Liga Natura" (Natural Law).i¿½ In ancient Persian as "Asha".i¿½ The great Twentieth Century Italian philosopher, Baron Julius Evola, refers to this concept as "Tradition".i¿½ There is a word for Dharma in almost every ancient language on earth.i¿½i¿½So when we speak of "Dharma", we are not just referring to some sect, denomination or creed.i¿½ Rather, we are referring to those principles that serve as the very foundation of all authentic religious experience.i¿½i¿½
             2.Explain the Hindu understanding of Brahman, atman, and their relationship to moksha.
             Hinduism is group of people that believe in one religion. It is the third largest religion in the world that majority of the Indians are Hindus. The leaders o...