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Hinduism

Hinduism. Hinduism Develops. Largest religion in India today Borrowed ideas from other cultures/religions. Hindu Beliefs. Believed that all gods were part of one universal spirit- the Brahman Some gods that made up the Brahman were: Brahma-the creator Siva-the destroyer

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism

  2. Hinduism Develops • Largest religion in India today • Borrowed ideas from other cultures/religions

  3. Hindu Beliefs • Believed that all gods were part of one universal spirit- the Brahman • Some gods that made up the Brahman were: Brahma-the creator Siva-the destroyer Vishnu-the preserver

  4. Life and Rebirth • Everyone has an atam- a soul • Goal is to reunite the soul with Braham • World is just a illusion • Souls are born and reborn in a new body-called reincarnation

  5. Hinduism and the Caste system • Believed in Karma the effect actions have on your soul • If you are bad, then you will have bad karma and will be reincarnated as a pig or lesser caste • If you have good karma, you will be reincarnated into a higher caste

  6. Hinduism and the Caste System • Moksha is salvation • They believed you must obey ones’ dharma-their duty and do not complain

  7. Hinduism and Women • Women were inferior to men • Were not allowed to read Vedas-sacred texts that contained hymns and poems

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