Hinduism Unit 3
Origin 4,000 years old!
Polytheistic? …Sort of but nope. Hindus believe in many forms of ONE god. Brahman
A few of the many gods and Goddesses
Karma Knowledge that all thought and actions result in future consequences Golden Rule!
Reincarnation Rebirth based upon karma
Moksha Freedom from the cycle of reincarnation. Oneness with Brahman (God),
Sacred Texts Vedas – Indo-Aryans’ great works of religious literature Upanishads – written explanation of the Vedic religion Written in Sanskrit
An epic is a long poem based on historical and/or religious themes! Ex: Bhagavad-Gita Most famous Hindu scripture It is part of an epic called Mahabharata From the Upanishads! An epic is a long poem based on historical and/or religious themes!
Hinduism and the Caste System The Caste System lasted thousands of years! In 1950 – it was declared illegal to discriminate based on Caste
Hinduism and Cows Cows are considered sacred because they are so valuable It is illegal to hurt a cow in India!
Hinduism and yoga Originated in ancient India Yoga = a set of mental and physical exercises designed to bring the body and soul together
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The Spread of Hinduism
Especially along Trade routes!
Hinduism in Richmond