Hinduism is the major religion in India and Nepal with 900 million followers worldwide. 80% of India's population is Hindu, making it the country's main religion (BBC, 2009a). Hinduism originated in the Indus River Valley in modern-day Pakistan approximately 4,000 years ago (United Religion Initiatives Kids, 2002). Unlike many other religions, it has no single founder, no single scripture, and no single set of teachings: its teachings vary and are based on many different philosophies and holy books. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. Religion brings with it a varied amount of beliefs, of which only some can be practiced. With its large number of teachings, holy books and beliefs, Hinduism is seen as a way of life rather than a religion (BBC, 2009a). As mentioned above, Hinduism is a way of life rather than a religion. Hinduism is a guide to life, with the ultimate goal of achieving union with Brahman (A History of World Societies, 2012). While there may be millions of gods, many followers believe that there is only one supreme being. Brahman can be seen as the supreme being or as a god, but beliefs vary from person to person. Although beliefs may vary, Brahman is usually considered the all-sustaining power. Unlike other religions, Hindus do not worship Brahman, or their supreme being. Many believe that God is unlimited and can exist in many different forms and expressions (Flood, Hindu Concepts, 2009). The ultimate goal of Hinduism is to achieve moksha, the liberation of a person's soul from samsara or reincarnation. Samsara is an endless cycle of life, death, and reincarnation (Berkely Center for Peace, Religion, and World Affairs, n.d.). After death, Hindus believe that the soul survives and can be placed in the center of the card. (n.d.). Moksha. Retrieved from Resources on Faith, Ethics, and Public Life: http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/resources/essays/mokshaFlood, G. (2009, August 24). Hindu concepts. Retrieved from BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/concepts/concepts_1.shtmlHuffington Post. (2012, May 31). Arranged marriage: CNN examines centuries-old practice in India (VIDEO). Retrieved from Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/31/arranged-marriage_n_1560049.htmlPandit, B. (n.d.). Hindu deity. Retrieved from Kashmir: http://www.koausa.org/Gods/God6.htmlUnited Religion Initiatives Kids. (2002). Hinduism: context, basic beliefs and sacred texts. Retrieved from United Religions Institute: http://www.uri.org/kids/world_hind_basi.htmVivaha: Marriage. (2004). Retrieved from The Heart of Hinduism: http://hinduism.iskcon.org/practice/603.htm