Why there is so many similarities with hinduism and gnosticism?
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As we know that bhuddhism and Hinduism has been similar because of their yoga traditions.. but in gnosticism we can say there is only some extent of similarity..
I know there are quite a lot of similarities between Buddhism and Gnosticism, but, I was just wondering, do you think Hinduism is similar to Gnosticism too?, I think it is, especially in the more mystical strains, and Yoga traditions (the traditional Yoga, not just the physical exercise/fitness regime), where the goal is to awaken to your divine identity, as the Godhead, where you even surpass the deities, and all other beings (who are still trapped in the cycle).
Do you think there was any Hindu influence on the development of Gnostic thought at all?, I know there were Buddhist's in Alexandria, but, I'm not sure about Hindus, do you think certain Hindu traditions can help enrich Gnosticism (e.g. the Yogic traditions, to help awaken us to our true identity, etc).