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Caste in Stone Introduction to Hinduism

Caste in Stone Introduction to Hinduism. The vast majority of Hindus live in India and Nepal. Approx. 83% of Indians belong to this faith. Gods and Goddesses. Numerous gods, but all manifestations of one supreme being The universe has been created, sustained and destroyed many times

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Caste in Stone Introduction to Hinduism

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  1. Caste in StoneIntroduction to Hinduism

  2. The vast majority of Hindus live in India and Nepal. Approx. 83% of Indians belong to this faith.

  3. Gods and Goddesses Numerous gods, but all manifestations of one supreme being The universe has been created, sustained and destroyed many times Brahman- who created the world not worshipped by the individual

  4. THE TWO MOST POPULAR GODS VISHNU SHIVA

  5. Basic Beliefs • No prophet • No one text or holy book; use a series of books • Poetic phrases used to express their philosophy

  6. Reincarnation • Reincarnation is the rebirth of the soul after death into the body of another. This belief has resulted in a caste system. • People may be reincarnated at a higher or lower level of existence depending on their karma from their present life. • People may be reborn as plants or animals or they may be elevated to a higher caste as a human. • Death is not final for Hindus as they expect to be reborn many times.

  7. The Sacred Cow • All Hindus avoid eating beef since they venerate the cow. • 40,000 cows wander the streets of New Delhi • Why: • Given years of faithful service to man • Provide man with milk • Provide man with fuel • Cow was created on the same day as the Brahmins • Symbol of motherhood

  8. Caste System Four major castes • Brahmin : priests, highest caste • Kshatriya: warriors and administrators • Vaistrya: farmers, merchants, teachers, artisans • Sudras: servants,laborers • Outcasts and untouchables

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