Hinduism

  Hinduism is the social and religious system of Hindus.
  The Hindu "Bible" is called the Bhagavad-Gita, (Song of God) which has several translations of the original Vedic (Sanskrit) writings.
  The aim of Hinduism is to pass beyond imperfection altogether. 
  Specific directions for actualizing man's fullest nature are classified as "yoga," which is a method of training designed to lead to integration or union. It is a form of Hindu philosophy that joins withdrawal from worldly things and a concentration of thought upon spiritual things. There are exercises known as yoga to promote the attainment of this end. 
  It has always been a main objective and inspiration to people in India to become divine while still living. 
  Hinduism believes that there are four different kinds of people; reflective, emotional, active, and empirical or experimental, and that each kind requires a completely different route (or yoga) to enlightenment. 
  The four yogas are as follows:
1. Inana Yoga: for those with a strong intellect.
2. Bhakti Yoga; is the most popular . Hindus believe that Christianity is a well lit Bhakti yoga highway to God. A believer does not feel one with God, but worships God from a perspective of otherness.
3. Karma Yoga; is for active persons who follow a path of work towards God.
4. Raja Yoga; for those who suspect that our selves are far more wonderful that we realize, and wish to experience the fullness. It works with the body, even though its interests lie with the mind.
  Hinduism believes in reincarnation. It is the law of karma which ties these physical acquisitions together. The word karma means the law of cause and effect; every act which one performs in the world will have an equal and opposite reaction on oneself. A Hindu is responsible for this throughout all lifetimes.
  Hinduism believes that there is more than one way of doing things, and thus embrace other major religions as being  alternate and equal paths to the same God.


Bibliography

The Religions of Man, 
Huston Smith, Harper Collins, New York, 1986.