Choose either judaism or hinduism and describe its origin, major principles, and how it affected existing laws, social practices, or culture. also describe whether and how the religion influenced other societies.

Hinduism is the religion mainly in India and Nepal. It is the third largest religion by population and is considered as the oldest religion in the world. Hinduism is a diversity of ideas on spirituality and traditions. The major principles and beliefs of Hinduism include Samsara or the continuing cycle of birth, action and consequences or Karma, ethics and duties or Dharma.