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Hinduism

Hinduism. One God, or Many?. The Origins. From 2 groups of people emerged ONE DIVERSE RELIGION. The Clashing of Cultures. Indus Valley : Written language Agriculture, industry & trade Planned cities Underground sewage system. The Clashing of Cultures.

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism One God, or Many?

  2. The Origins

  3. From 2 groups of people emerged ONE DIVERSE RELIGION The Clashing of Cultures

  4. Indus Valley: Written language Agriculture, industry & trade Planned cities Underground sewage system The Clashing of Cultures

  5. Indo-Aryan: Male dominated nomadic tribes Herded animals Warriors No cities No written language The Clashing of Cultures

  6. From the CLASH of THESE TWO CULTURES CAME: • Religious Writings • Distinct Social Structure; the CASTE system • Hinduism

  7. Religious Texts

  8. Religious Writings • The VEDAS: • “Books of Knowledge” • Oral Tradition; songs & prayers of the Indo-Aryans

  9. Religious Writings • The Mahabharata: • The story of a great war; includes Hindu mythology & philosophy • Focuses on Hindu culture & society

  10. Religious Writings • The Ramayana: • Story of a prince; wife abducted by a demon • Allegorical & religious meaning • Dharma

  11. Many Gods – Or One? • Brahman: • The all- powerful spiritual force

  12. Hindu Gods

  13. Many Gods – Or One? • Hindus believed that Brahman was too complex a concept for humans to understand; worshipped gods & goddesses who served as links to Brahman

  14. Many Gods – Or One? • 3 MAIN GODS: • Brahma • Vishnu • Shiva

  15. Brahman One Divine Essence Unity Gods - Many manifestations of Brahman Brahma The Creator Shiva The Destroyer Vishnu The Preserver Hindu Gods + millions of other gods “Trinity”

  16. Hindu Beliefs

  17. Major Hindu Beliefs • Reincarnation: • The cycle of rebirth • Atman: • The spirit that travels from birth to rebirth

  18. Major Hindu Beliefs • Karma: • Every action is punished or rewarded • Dharma: • One’s moral duty in life; varies according to caste, gender, etc.

  19. Major Hindu Beliefs • Ahimsa: • Non-violence & respect for life • Moksha: • Release from the pain & suffering associated with rebirth

  20. Major Hindu Beliefs • Ultimate goal of Hinduism; escape the cycle of rebirth & achieve UNION with Brahman

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