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Hinduism. Basic Teachings . Mostly practiced by people in India One of the oldest religions No specific founder Practices vary . Brahman. Created and preserves world In everything Atman- soul, aspect of Brahman Exists forever Devas - manifestations of Brahman
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Basic Teachings • Mostly practiced by people in India • One of the oldest religions • No specific founder • Practices vary
Brahman • Created and preserves world • In everything • Atman- soul, aspect of Brahman • Exists forever • Devas- manifestations of Brahman • Brahma= Creator • Vishnu= Preserver • Siva= Destroyer
Rebirth and Salvation • Karma • Sum of deeds and actions • Determines a person’s new life • Moksha • Ultimate goal • Atman reunites fully with Brahman • Dharma • Spiritual duties and obligations
Religious Practices • Worship takes place at home, in temples, or small village shrines • Worshippers offer food, drink or gifts to a deva • Special prayers or meditation • Yoga • Focus of bodies and minds
Ganges River • Pilgrimage • Believed to flow from the feet of Vishnu and over the head of Siva • Bathing in Ganges will purify individuals and remove bad karma