HINDUISM: What do we know about it?

What is unique about Hinduism and its philosophy? How are its values different from other western religions? What are the common myths about Hinduism? Does it believe in multiple Gods? To clear several misconceptions about Hinduism, and understand Hindu philosophy, one has to go to the basics and understand the hidden meaning.While there are several books on Hinduism, many are huge with enormous stories and prayers. A busy reader needs a gist of what is hidden in our Vedas and Upanishads. In this concise guide on Hinduism, the philosophy of this rich culture is summarized with a view to demystify the myths propagated against Hinduism.