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Most Hindus respect the authority of the Vedas (the oldest sacred texts) and the Brahmans (the priestly class), but some reject one of both of these authorities. Hindu religious life might take the form of devotion to God or gods, the duties of family life, or concentrated meditation. Given all this diversity, it is important to take care when generalizing about "Hinduism" or "Hindu beliefs."

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Its different worldview and its tolerance for diversity in belief made it an attractive alternative to traditional Western religion.

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In the 20th century, Hinduism began to gain popularity in the West.

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the West indirectly by way of religious movements like Hare Krishna and New Age, and even more so through the incorporation of Indian beliefs and practices (such as the chakra system and yoga) into health and spirituality.

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The broad term "Hinduism" encompasses a wide variety of traditions, which are closely related and share common themes but do not constitute a unified set of beliefs or practices.

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There are an estimated 1 billion Hindus worldwide, making Hinduism the third largest religion after Christianity and Islam.

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About 80 percent of India's population regard themselves as Hindus and 30 million more Hindus live outside of India.