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Hinduism

Hinduism. Review of Basic Beliefs. Basic Beliefs of Hinduism. No founder, no single holy text Vedas, Upanishads, epics The three most important gods are: Brahma: the Creator Vishnu: the Preserver Siva: the Destroyer

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism Review of Basic Beliefs

  2. Basic Beliefs of Hinduism • No founder, no single holy text • Vedas, Upanishads, epics • The three most important gods are: • Brahma: the Creator • Vishnu: the Preserver • Siva: the Destroyer • All living things (animals, people, and gods) have souls which are part of one eternal spirit called the Brahman Nerguna.

  3. Basic Beliefs (Continued) • Can believe in one OR many gods • Worship: • Most Hindus worship at home • May visit temples/holy sites • Self-directed • Religious Leaders: • Priests or gurus

  4. Brahman Nerguna The Eternal Spirit Siva The Destroyer Brahma The Creator Vishnu The Preserver

  5. The Ramayana • Sanskrit epic • Ramayana is a main tool used to illustrate the concept of dharma • Dharma: good and righteous behavior according to one’s role in society, and the correct performance of one’s role in society in any given situation.

  6. Major lesson of the Ramayana… Good triumphs over evil

  7. Goal of Hindu Life • Moksha: The ultimate goal of Hinduism is to break free from the material world and reunite with Brahman Nerguna • Self-denial (fasting) • Yoga (physical and mental tranquility) • Religious Rituals • Rejection of Possessions

  8. Key Beliefs • Reincarnation: rebirth of the soul • Karma: determines the cycle of rebirth based on how a person lives his/her life • Hindus practice nonviolence to all living things (ahimsa) • Moksha: ultimate reunion with the Brahman Nerguna

  9. The Caste System • According to the Rig Veda (holy Hindu text), the world was formed from Purusha as described below: • From his mouth came the Brahmins • From his arms came the Kshatriyas • From his thighs came the Vaisyas • From his feet came the Sudras • The Untouchables are considered to be entirely separate from the other castes

  10. Type One Writing • The story of Purusha does not give the dominance of one varna over another. Based on the details of the story, why do you think certain groups claimed superiority over others?

  11. Caste System • Brahmins: religious leaders, philosophers, teachers • Kshatriyas: nobles, politicians, police, military • Vaisyas: merchants, artisans, farmers • Sudras: unskilled laborers, manual laborers, servants • Untouchables/Pariahs are considered to be entirely separate from the other castes

  12. Holidays and Festivals • Holi: festival of colors and spring • Diwali: festival of lights and Laksmi

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