What does Hinduism say about other religions?

broadly, that truth is one and approached by many paths — with schools differing on whether all paths are equal.

Two verses are often quoted. The Ṛgveda says, “Truth is one; the wise call it by many names” (1.164.46). In the Gītā, Kṛṣṇa says, “In whatever way people approach Me, so do I receive them; all paths lead to Me” (4.11). Saints like Rāmakṛṣṇa Paramahaṃsa, who practised several faiths, taught that sincere seekers in every religion reach the same God.

Not every Hindu school puts it so simply. Many traditions hold that while sincere people everywhere are moving towards God, their own path gives the fullest understanding or the most direct route. This is similar to how people of most faiths feel about their own.

What almost all Hindus share is respect: no one is condemned for following another faith, places of worship of others are to be honoured, and goodness is recognised wherever it appears. Living one's own dharma well, while respecting others, is the common teaching.

Source: Ṛgveda 1.164.46; Bhagavad Gītā 4.11

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