Person who adheres to Hinduism, the religion based on the Vedas. Name originally applied by foreign invaders to inhabitants of Indus (Sindhu) river valley. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

The word Hindu, means, those who keep away from the path of violence, away from inflicting injury on others; Hin (Hinsa - Injury, Violence); du (dura - away, distant). (SSS Vol.7, p. 106)

The word ‘Hindu’ stands for:

H - History

I - Individual

N - Nationality

D - Devotion and Divinity

U - Unity

(FDD, pp. D-13)

H - Humanity

I - Individuality

N - Nationality

D - Divinity

U - Unity

(SV90, p. 212)