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HINDUISM. Aryan Civilization. Aryan Civilization. - 1500 BCE to 1000 CE - Key Accomplishments: Vedas- oral religious traditions (hymns, prayers, rituals) Sanskrit- written language Pattern of village settlement influences India today Development of the Caste System.
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Aryan Civilization - 1500 BCE to 1000 CE - Key Accomplishments: • Vedas- oral religious traditions (hymns, prayers, rituals) • Sanskrit- written language • Pattern of village settlement influences India today • Development of the Caste System
Hinduism, India, and Caste • 82 % of all people living in India practice Hinduism • Hindus- people who follow the religion • Caste and Hinduism are related. Your place in the Caste system is determined by your Dharma in your previous life.
Brahman • Brahman is the world soul. • All life comes from this world soul. • The “om” sound is used to call the world soul.
Brahman is 3 gods in one Brahma Shiva Vishnu (Creator) (destroyer) (protector)
Vishnu • Vishnu has appeared 9 times. • Hindu’s are waiting for his 10th appearance on a white horse. • This will signal that good has overcome evil.
Deities • Gods and goddesses • Other important deities: • Devi- mother goddess • Kali- release people from reincarnation • Ganesh- elephant god, good luck • Rama/Sita- husband/wife
Four Main Ideas of Hinduism • Samsar- reincarnation • Karma- Every action brings a certain result. The sum of a persons’ past life. • Dharma- moral obligation. Follow the rules of the Caste and you will be reincarnated into something higher. • Moksha- end of rebirths. Heaven.