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The term Hindu was coined by the Persian invaders who pronounced Sindhu (river) as Hindu. This term was used for the people who lived in the Indian sub-continent or beyond the Sindhu river. It was more of a geographical identification rather than the name of a religion.

The better term for "Hinduism" (the religion) is Sanatana Dharma or the eternal law. Additionally, you'll not see any instance of the word "Hindu" appearing in the Vedas (scriptures).

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