In this episode of the Greatness Glory Podcast, I unpack the biggest misunderstandings about Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) — one of the world’s oldest and most profound spiritual systems. Far from being a “polytheistic idol-worshipping religion,” Hinduism is actually Sanatana Dharma, *the eternal law of the universe*.I break down misconceptions about gods, idols, caste, cows, vegetarianism, scriptures, tantra, reincarnation, and more — showing how Sanatana Dharma is a highly advanced philosophy rooted in eternal truth, unity, and the direct realization of Brahman, the ultimate reality.*⏱️ Timestamps*00:00 – Introduction: Why talk about myths of Hinduism?01:00 – Hinduism is not the real name: Sanatana Dharma explained03:20 – Eternal laws of the universe & the role of the Rishis05:15 – Misunderstanding #1: Hindus worship many gods09:10 – Brahman, Shiva, Shakti & aspects of the One13:00 – Personal relationship with God & scriptural support15:30 – Misunderstanding #2: Idol worship in Hinduism20:30 – Saguna vs. Nirguna Brahman & consecrated images24:00 – Stories from Sufism & Rumi on devotion & intimacy with God28:15 – Misunderstanding #3: The caste system is religious30:30 – Misunderstanding #4: Hindus worship cows33:00 – Misunderstanding #5: Hindus are all vegetarian35:20 – Many paths & philosophies within Hinduism38:00 – Buddhism’s role & ultimate goal beyond the self40:30 – Misunderstanding #6: Hinduism has one scripture43:10 – The vast library of Hindu scriptures and teachings45:40 – Misunderstanding #7: Belief in eternal hellfire49:00 – Temporary states, dreams & reincarnation explained53:00 – The true goal: freedom from rebirth & suffering57:30 – Evidence of reincarnation & past lives01:01:00 – Misunderstanding #8: Tantra is about sex01:06:40 – Real tantra & misuse in the West01:10:10 – Misunderstanding #9: Hindus worship nature or animals01:15:30 – Oneness in Sanatana Dharma & Sufism parallels01:19:00 – The universal self in Vedanta & Advaita01:22:00 – Closing reflections & future episodes---📘 Buy the book *Art of Balance*: [https://amzn.to/4jAii7l](https://amzn.to/4jAii7l)🌐 Learn more / contact me: [https://greatnessglory.com](https://greatnessglory.com)---#GreatnessGloryPodcast #HinduismExplained #SanatanaDharma #Vedanta #AdvaitaVedanta #MythsAboutHinduism #SpiritualAwakening #IdolWorship #TantraTruth #Reincarnation #Oneness #Brahman #ArtOfBalance #IsaacSian