Hinduism is a tolerant and open religion that welcomes individuals from all walks of life. The following is a step-by-step guide on how to learn and perhaps embrace the Hindu religion:

Learning and Discovery

1. Read Hindu scriptures: Start with the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Vedas to get familiar with Hindu beliefs and teachings.

2. Research Hindu traditions: Research different Hindu traditions such as Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism.

3. Learn about Hindu traditions:
Learn Hindu customs, rituals, and everyday rituals such as puja, meditation, and yoga.

Identifying a Hindu population.
1. Find a Hindu temple: Find a Hindu temple or cultural center in your area to attend services, events, and meet and greet other Hindus.

2. Register in online Hindu forums: Register in online forums, social networks, and discussion boards so that you can communicate with other Hindus and receive information from them.

3. Attend Hindu events: Attend Hindu festivals, concerts, and cultural events to hang out with the community.

Spiritual Support 

1. Select a Hindu guru or teacher: Select a Hindu spiritual teacher or guru who can counsel and instruct you personally.

2. Attend Hindu satsangs: Attend satsangs (spiritual sessions) and sit and talk with, sing, and meditate together with like-minded seekers of spirituality.

Optional Formal Start

1. Shuddhi ceremony: Some Hindu communities perform a shuddhi (purification) ceremony to formally begin the life of an individual in Hinduism.

2. Nama karana: Some communities follow a nama karana (naming ceremony) to name the individual with a Hindu name.

Key Considerations

1. Respect Hindu tradition: Be receptive to Hindu traditions, humble in demeanor, and open to new ideas.

2. Cultural awareness: Be respectful of the different cultures and sects of Hinduism.

3. Individual spiritual growth: Focus on your own individual spiritual growth, self-study, and self-discovery. Remember that Hinduism has many ways of believing and living. There is no "right" way to be Hindu or to live Hinduism. Be humble, open, and genuine on your journey.