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The Infinite Stories of Hinduism

Season 1 Episode 5 | 11m 32s

What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one version of a story.

Aired: 10/07/24
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