What are the cultural and societal influences that have made Hinduism vital to the

Question

region in which it originated?

Answer 1

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http://en.allexperts.com/q/Hindus-946/Hinduism-cultural-societal-influences.htm

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Hindus-946/Hinduism-31.htm

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http://www.helium.com/items/548605-understanding-the-basic-beliefs-of-hinduism