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Fast Fact: This statue of Vishnu was found in a pond in Raina , India.

Fast Fact: This statue of Vishnu was found in a pond in Raina , India. It is now in the museum at Burdwan University. . Write down 2 things you notice about the statue. Brahman. 1 universal being 3 principal forms: Brahma = creator god Shiva = destroyer god

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Fast Fact: This statue of Vishnu was found in a pond in Raina , India.

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  1. Fast Fact: This statue of Vishnu was found in a pond in Raina, India. It is now in the museum at Burdwan University. Write down 2 things you notice about the statue.

  2. Brahman • 1 universal being • 3 principal forms: • Brahma = creator god • Shiva = destroyer god • Vishnu = preserver god • Other gods reflect aspects of Brahman

  3. Too many B’s!How do we tell them apart? • Brahman = 1 universal being • Brahma = creator god • Brahmin = priest class in caste system

  4. B’s Review: • Brahman = • Brahma = • Brahmin =

  5. 7 Essential TruthsMost important ones: • Peaceful living • Freedom of thought • Respect for nature and animals • Becoming 1 with Brahman • Good and bad actions affect us in future

  6. Reincarnation = • Hindus believe you are reborn again and again: • If you do goodthings = reborn as something good • If you do bad things = reborn as something bad • Karma = lifetime actions • End of rebirth = one with Brahman

  7. Castes • Brahmin = priests and teachers • Kshatriya = warriors and nobles • Vaishya = farmers, artisans, merchants • Sudra = servant class • “Untouchables” = casteless, Pariah, outcasts

  8. Hinduism Brahman Brahma = Creator god Many gods Many beliefs Vishnu = Preserver god Shiva = destroyer god 7 Essential Truths Castes Reincarnation = reborn again and again Karma = lifetime actions • Peaceful living • Freedom of though • Respect for nature and animals • Becoming 1 with Brahman • Good & Bad actions affect us in the future Brahmin = priests Kshatriya = warriors Vaishya = farmers & merchants Sudra = servants “Untouchables” = no caste

  9. Hinduism Brahman Vishnu =_______________________ Many _______ Many __________ Brahma =_____________ Shiva =____________________ 7 Essential _______________ Brahmin = ___________ Kshatriya = __________ Vaishya = ___________ ___________________ Sudra =_____________ “Untouchables” = _______________________ Castes • Peaceful ______________ • Freedom of ___________ • Respect for ___________ and _________________ • Becoming 1 with _____________________ • Good & Bad ___________ affect us in the future Reincarnation= _______________ again and again Karma = _________ actions

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