Origins and Central Beliefs
Hindus believe in a universal soul or God called Brahman. They also believe in reincarnation. Hindus Believe that the soul lives many lifetimes, in one body after another. The soul is sometimes born in a human body, sometimes in an animal body and sometimes in a plant body. Although there are many gods the top three are Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva. Brahma Is known as the Creator. Vishnu is Known as the Preserver, and Shiva is known as the Destroyer. Salvation is the ultimate goal of a Hindu’s life.