The Beginnings of Hinduism April 20, 2012 The Beginnings of Hinduism What are some mysteries that surround MD?
The Beginnings of Hinduism April 23, 2012 The Beginnings of Hinduism Pick three words from the Spartan World Wall. Use them in a sentence.
Spartan Word Wall Avatar Reincarnation Dharma Ahimsa
Roots: Aryan culture mixed with conquered people One of oldest living religions
Blend of Religions Many different practices National religion of India 700 million followers No single founder
AVATARS Gods and goddesses
God/Goddesses Brahma Vishnu Shiva Creator: born from a golden egg Created the earth and everything on it Vishnu Preserver Kind, cares for humans Shiva Destroyer , powerful Doesn’t care about humans
Basic Beliefs/Upanishads “sitting near the teacher” Religious text Written as question from students and responses from teachers
Reincarnation Rebirth of the soul Every living thing has a soul Actions affect fate Living a perfect life= free from rebirth
Dharma religious duties Result: many Hindus are vegetarians
Ahimsa Nonviolence All things should be treated with respect
Summary Living as a Hindu...page 105 Belief: there is more than one path to the truth Followers worship in different ways Some present gifts to a personal god Some may practice special exercises and deep thinking Some learn sacred writings For Hindus it is about the journey