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Review. God Concept: Atma Paramatma Nirguna Saguna Diamond analogy – seems polytheistic but is really closer to monotheism Brahman Hindu Trinity/ Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva Shakti. Main beliefs: Samsara /Reincarnation Atma Karma Dharma Ahimsa Moksha. History:

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  1. Review

  2. God Concept: Atma • Paramatma • Nirguna • Saguna • Diamond analogy – seems polytheistic but is really closer to monotheism • Brahman • Hindu Trinity/Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva • Shakti

  3. Main beliefs: • Samsara/Reincarnation • Atma • Karma • Dharma • Ahimsa • Moksha

  4. History: • Origins of Hinduism: Indus Valley Civilization, Aryans

  5. Caste system Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Untouchables

  6. Deities: • Be prepared to: • Name the devas, devis, and avatars discussed in class • Describe the roles of those beings • Describe the objects with which they are depicted and explain their significance

  7. 1. Explain the concept of God in Hinduism. • 2. What are the messages, or values that are shared in scripture like the Ramayana or the story of Ganesh? Answer by stating the values (what is seen as important) and then giving examples from one or both of these stories. • 3. Explain what Hindus believe happens to a person when they die. • 4. What differences or similarities do you see between Hinduism and the other religions we’ve studied so far in this course?

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