Brahman

1. Brahman

2. Brahman • Hinduism’s one Supreme God or Spirit

3. Brahman • Hinduism’s one Supreme God or Spirit • Brahman creates, maintains, destroys and recreates the universein a never-ending cycle.

4. Brahman • Hinduism’s one Supreme God or Spirit • Brahman creates, maintains, destroys and recreates the universein a never-ending cycle. • Everything in the world is part of Brahman, including the human soul

5. Brahman • Hinduism’s one Supreme God or Spirit • Brahman creates, maintains, destroys and recreates the universein a never-ending cycle. • Everything in the world is part of Brahman, including the human soul • A Hindu’s spiritual goal is to unite his or her soul with Brahman

6. Multiple Gods

7. Multiple Gods • Hindus worship many gods and goddesses

8. Multiple Gods • Hindus worship many gods and goddesses • All Gods are the aspects of the one Supreme God, Brahman

9. Multiple Gods • Hindus worship many gods and goddesses • All Gods are the aspects of the one Supreme God, Brahman • Multiple Gods represent countless qualities and powers of Brahman

10. Multiple Gods • Hindus worship many gods and goddesses • All Gods are the aspects of the one Supreme God, Brahman • Multiple Gods represent countless qualities and powers of Brahman • Some represent humanlike personalities

11. Multiple Gods • Hindus worship many gods and goddesses • All Gods are the aspects of the one Supreme God, Brahman • Multiple Gods represent countless qualities and powers of Brahman • Some represent humanlike personalities • Some represent success, good luck & war

12. Multiple Gods • Hindus worship many gods and goddesses • All Gods are the aspects of the one Supreme God, Brahman • Multiple Gods represent countless qualities and powers of Brahman • Some represent humanlike personalities • Some represent success, good luck & war • Three most important gods are Vishnu, Shiva & Brahma (not to be confused with Brahman

13. Multiple Gods • Hindus worship many gods and goddesses • All Gods are the aspects of the one Supreme God, Brahman • Multiple Gods represent countless qualities and powers of Brahman • Some represent humanlike personalities • Some represent success, good luck & war • Three most important gods are Vishnu, Shiva & Brahma (not to be confused with Brahman • Each family is devoted to one special god

14. Dharma

15. Dharma • Dharma means to hold or support • It relates to the sacred duty or moral responsibility • It is the system of rules and values • It means “Do the right thing” • No matter what your job, do your best and take pride in it • Follow Hindu values such as non violence • When you follow your dharma, you contribute to the harmony and balance of society and the universe

16. Dharma • Dharma means to hold or support

17. Dharma • Dharma means to hold or support • It relates to the sacred duty or moral responsibility • It is the system of rules and values

18. Dharma • Dharma means to hold or support • It relates to the sacred duty or moral responsibility • It is the system of rules and values • It means “Do the right thing”

19. Dharma • Dharma means to hold or support • It relates to the sacred duty or moral responsibility • It is the system of rules and values • It means “Do the right thing” • No matter what your job, do your best and take pride in it

20. Dharma • Dharma means to hold or support • It relates to the sacred duty or moral responsibility • It is the system of rules and values • It means “Do the right thing” • No matter what your job, do your best and take pride in it • Follow Hindu values such as non violence

21. Dharma • Dharma means to hold or support • It relates to the sacred duty or moral responsibility • It is the system of rules and values • It means “Do the right thing” • No matter what your job, do your best and take pride in it • Follow Hindu values such as non violence • When you follow your dharma, you contribute to the harmony and balance of society and the universe

22. Karma

23. Karma • Karma is the total of good and bad actions an atman with it from life to life.

24. Karma • Karma is the total of good and bad actions an atman with it from life to life. • Atman refers to the human soul

25. Karma • Karma is the total of good and bad actions an atman with it from life to life. • Atman refers to the human soul • Hindus believe that when people die, the soul reenters another body

26. Karma • Karma is the total of good and bad actions an atman with it from life to life. • Atman refers to the human soul • Hindus believe that when people die, the soul reenters another body • Your actions, good or bad id your destiny for your future life.

27. Karma • Karma is the total of good and bad actions an atman with it from life to life. • Atman refers to the human soul • Hindus believe that when people die, the soul reenters another body • Your actions, good or bad id your destiny for your future life. • Karma determines if you’re reborn into a high caste or low caste, human or animal.

28. Samsara

29. Samsara • The continuous cycle of birth,death, and rebirth

30. Samsara • The continuous cycle of birth,death, and rebirth • Sometimes referred to as reincarnation

31. Samsara • The continuous cycle of birth,death, and rebirth • Sometimes referred to as reincarnation • The goal of a Hindu’s life is to be released from Samsara and united with the Supreme God, Brahman

32. Samsara • The continuous cycle of birth,death, and rebirth • Sometimes referred to as reincarnation • The goal of a Hindu’s life is to be released from Samsara and united with the Supreme God, Brahman • This release is called moksha

33. Samsara • The continuous cycle of birth,death, and rebirth • Sometimes referred to as reincarnation • The goal of a Hindu’s life is to be released from Samsara and united with the Supreme God, Brahman • This release is called moksha • Moksha happens through many lifetimes