What is the definition of Hinduism

Definition of Hinduism. : the dominant religion of India that emphasizes dharma with its
resulting ritual and social observances and often mystical contemplation and ascetic
practices.

Hinduism is an Indian religion and dharma, or way of life,[note 1] widely practised in the
Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Hinduism has been called the oldest
religion in the world,[note 2] and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as Sanātana
Dharma, "the eternal tradition", or the "eternal way", beyond human history.[4][5] Scholars
regard Hinduism as a fusion[note 3] or synthesis[6][note 4] of various Indian cultures and
traditions,[7][note 5] with diverse roots[8][note 6] and no founder.[9] This "Hindu synthesis"
started to develop between 500 BCE and 300 CE,[10] after the end of the Vedic period
(1500 to 500 BCE),[10][11] and flourished in the medieval period, with the decline of
Buddhism in India.[12]

Level of Books
Vedhas –Rigveda,Samaveda,Yajurveda,Atharvaveda
Upanishads – Aitareya, Kaushitaki, Chandogya, Kena,
BrihadaranyakaIsha,Taittiriya,Katha,Shvetashvatara,Maitri, Mundaka, Mandukya,Prashna

Puranas, - Famaous one is Kalki.

Who was the first HINDU

In Matsya Purana, Sage Manu was the first man created by god. Lord Brahma created using his
divines powers.

God’s perception in Hinduism according to their respective books.

Upanishad. (Chandogiya Upanishad,Section no.2, verse no1, “Ekam Evadvitiyam” ( he is one only
without a second”)

Svetasvatar Upanishad 6;9 “Of him there are neither parents nor lord”

Svetasvatara Upanished 4:19 “ There is no likeness of him”Na tasya Pratima Ast”

Pratima means picture or image.

The most sacred scriptures are the Vedhas.

In Yajurvedha 32:2 : “Na tasya pratima asti” ( There is no image of him)

Yajurveda 40:8 “ He is bodyless and pure”