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Hinduism

Hinduism. Beginnings . Aboriginal – pre 6000 B.C. Dravidian Aryan (Indo-Europeans). I. Hinduism. General Characteristics 1. mix of Aryan & Dravidian beliefs 2. no single founder 3. monotheistic (brahman) or polytheistic?. B. Vocabulary. Brahman : the universal spirit

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism

  2. Beginnings • Aboriginal – pre 6000 B.C. • Dravidian • Aryan (Indo-Europeans)

  3. I. Hinduism • General Characteristics 1. mix of Aryan & Dravidian beliefs 2. no single founder 3. monotheistic (brahman) or polytheistic?

  4. B. Vocabulary Brahman: the universal spirit dharma: code of conduct karma: the idea that one’s deeds will have an effect on this or the next life samsara: reincarnation or the cycle of the soul’s birth and rebirth

  5. moksha: release from samsara (salvation) atman: the soul of the individual puja: daily worship of one or more of the goddesses; one invites the god with offerings and prayers

  6. Hindu Trinity: Cyclical concept of Time Brahma – the Creator Vishnu – the Preserver Of Balance in the Universe Shiva – the Destructor Who facilitates rejuvenation

  7. Creator Part of Hindu Trinity Brahman

  8. Vishnu • Preservation • Operator • Part of Hindu Trinity

  9. Shiva • Destroyer • Part of the Hindu Trinity

  10. Ganesha • Elephant headed diety • Worshipped at the start of new tasks • Not part of Hindu trinity

  11. Temples

  12. Secular and Religious Art

  13. D. Religious Texts • Vedas • Upanishads: a dialogue between a sage and student; introduced samsara (900 BC) • Mahabarata: story of 2 warring families and how the gods interacted

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