Question

how does ancient hindu traditions and beliefs affect life in modern india

Answer 1

Explanation:

During the Maurya and Gupta empires, the Indian culture and way of life were deeply influenced by Hinduism. Hinduism reinforced a strict social hierarchy called a caste system that made it nearly impossible for people to move outside of their social station.

Hinduism and dharma tie in with karma, how a person lives his or her life will affect their next life. Hindus believe that souls are reborn into new bodies, called reincarnation. Karma is the good or evil that a person does in their life. ... The untouchables are people believed to have led a poor previous life.

Answer 2

Explanation:

During the Maurya and Gupta empires, the Indian culture and way of life were deeply influenced by Hinduism. Hinduism reinforced a strict social hierarchy called a caste system that made it nearly impossible for people to move outside of their social station.