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Subject What is a Hindu!
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Original Message This thread is specially for Indians. It is supposed to be thought provoking. Please note no vulgar language. No ignorant posts.

The Vedas do not contain the word "Hindu". The Upnishads and Puranas do not contain the word "Hindu" even once.

Then why people in India call themselves 'Hindu'?

The name of the nation is 'Bharat' and has been since king Bharat (ancestor of Pandavas). The name of the nation was 'Aryavarta' at the time of king Rama (that is the nation of Aryans). At no time was it 'Hindustan' except during Muslim rule.

It seems the word 'Hindu' is coined by Arab traders who traded with communities near the river Indus. But entire Bharat did not (and does not) live near the river Indus. So why did people accept the word 'Hindu'.

Informed opinion is welcome. As I said earlier no inflammatory words.
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