Alongside Judaism and Zoroastrianism, Hinduism is one of three prehistoric religions that survived tremendous shocks. It stands out for its unique ability to assimilate various internal sects—from high Vedanta philosophy to Buddhism, Jainism, and material idolatry.Hinduism relies on the Vedas, which are viewed not as books, but as a beginningless and endless treasury of eternal spiritual laws discovered by seers (Rishis). Creation is cyclic and eternal without a starting point, mirroring science’s law of conservation of cosmic energy.The individual is an uncreated, immortal soul temporarily residing in a material body. Human inequalities are explained by past actions (karma) rather than the cruel whim of a creator God.