To address the factors that contributed to the growth of Hinduism, you may consider including the following points:
- Cultural integration - The assimilation of local beliefs and practices into Hinduism.
- Trade and commerce - The spread of Hindu ideas through trade routes.
- Political patronage - Support from various dynasties and rulers throughout history.
- Religious tolerance - The accommodation of various beliefs and traditions within the framework of Hinduism.
- Philosophical richness - The diversity of philosophical schools and texts that appealed to various strata of society.
- Social structure - The caste system which organized society making it easier to maintain religious practices and rituals.
Please select the relevant points from the responses you have available to answer the question accurately.