Question

What beliefs from upanishards shaped the Hindu religion?

Answer 1

These metaphysical schemes of samsara, karma, dharma and moksha presented in the Upanishads are to some degree shared by most Indian religions, including Hinduism, Jainismand Buddhism. These concepts are part of the cultural makeup of Indian society.

Answer 2

Some argue that there is no singular or unitary religion of India at all. They regard Hinduism as an umbrella term for a multitude of related beliefs and practices, known as margas. Hinduism has close family ties with Buddhism,Jainism, and Sikhism and is considered to be a cultural sphere in its own right.