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Understanding

Explore the rich history, doctrines, and practices of Hinduism, a religion followed by 1.1 billion people worldwide. Discover the concepts of Brahman, the Trimurti, and the path to salvation through karma, knowledge, devotion, and yoga.

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Understanding

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  1. Understanding

  2. The goal of every Hindu is to find release from the cycle of birth &re-birth and be reunited with Brahman, the One Supreme Reality.

  3. Hinduism worldwide *1.1 billion *15.1% Hinduism in Australia *440,000 *1.9% *49,000 in QLD *63 worship centers & temples *5 in QLD.

  4. HINDUISM= SanatanaDharma (“The Eternal Path”) “The Eternal Duty (Sanatana Dharma) towards all creatures is the absence of malevolence (prejudice) towards them in thought, deed or word, and to practice compassion and generosity towards them”. (The Mahabharata)

  5. Development of Hinduism *Indus River Valley civilization (3000 B.C.) *The Aryan people (2000 B.C.)

  6. Important doctrines of Hinduism A. Doctrine of God 1. Brahman — the Godhead 2. The Trimurti a. Brahma – creator b. Vishnu – sustainer c. Shiva – destroyer 3. The Incarnations.

  7. The Hindu Trinity

  8. Bramha

  9. Vishnu

  10. Shiva

  11. The Hindu Trinity

  12. The Consorts of the Trinity Saraswati- Goddess of Wisdom – Consort of Lord Brahma Lakshmi - Goddess of Wealth – Consort of Lord Vishnu Parvathi - Goddess Shakti -  Consort of Lord Shiva 

  13. B. Doctrine of Salvation 1. Atman (The Self) 2. Moksha or Mukti (Release) 3. Ways of Mukti a. Karma Marga (way of action) b. Jnana Marga (way of knowledge) c. Bhakti Marga (way of devotion) d. Yoga (Yoke)

  14. C. Doctrine of Karma D. Doctrine of Sin *Challenges *Recommendations *Questions

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