
No, Antony, that does not mean Hinduism is less than a bag of rice. Hinduism is a way of life that is priceless, but it is Christianity that equated itself to a bag of rice. A religion that sells itself is a 'movement' not a religion.
Christianity is a people's movement that suggests people change their ways of thinking, beliefs and personalities based on a selective reading of history.
Any religion that converts people actually suppresses and oppresses their thinking abilities and the inherent 'seeker' in every individual that yearns for truth.
A movement on the other hand comes with its 'program', its 'propaganda' and its systematic design with which reality should be approached and interpreted. A movement sells its ideas and ideals to others and intends to 'recruit' followers to help and expand the movement.
In reality Christianity is just a movement with a price tag for membership. Hinduism is about a way of life. No one can be recruited into a 'way of life'. You are just as you are and you can be what you want to be based on your actions and the fruits of your actions.