Which statements correctly describe a Hindu belief about the sacred powers of the Ganges?

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A.) Scattering a person's ashes on the river is a final act of purification.

B.) bathing in the Ganges, Hindus can cleanse themselves of sin.

C.) Drinking water from the Ganges River will cause someone to be reborn into a higher caste.

D.) The Ganges River has a divine source.

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Abraham Beasley

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14 August, 09:17

Which statements correctly describe a Hindu belief about the sacred powers of the Ganges?

Select all correct answers ...

A.) Scattering a person's ashes on the river is a final act of purification.

B.) bathing in the Ganges, Hindus can cleanse themselves of sin.

C.) Drinking water from the Ganges River will cause someone to be reborn into a higher caste.

D.) The Ganges River has a divine source.

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Azul Barker · Answer 1

Answer: A, B, D

Explanation:

Hindu has many beliefs and values and it is not an organized religion. Some of the Hindu beliefs are Brahman is truth and reality, truth is eternal and more, everyone should strive to achieve dharma, Individual souls are immortal and many more. They are believing that the Ganges River has a divine and supernal source that can clean them from their sins and that is why scattering ashes of a dead person is a final process of purification.