In your composition book, draw and label the Indian Caste system and caste man.

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Origins of Hinduism One of the world’s oldest 3rd largest religion after Christianity and Islam Developed by the Aryans Started off as Brahmanism Sacred writings called the Vedas

Vedas Had to be memorized by Brahmin priests Spoken out loud After Aryans developed writing, the Vedas were written down in Sanskrit

The Vedas Vedas- "Books of Knowledge"- written in Sanskrit Epic poems and hymns written about the great warriors and heroes of ancient India. Rig Veda- most important and oldest of the Vedas. Contains the stories of the origins of the world Brahma, the creator, created the universe and it will eventually expand and get destroyed Then, a new universe will be created. This has been done already an infinite number of times.

What is Hinduism? Universal spirit called Brahman

Hinduism Ancient texts known as Upanishads Describe the search for Braham Says every living thing has a soul and is part of Braham At death, the soul leaves the body and joins with Braham

Brahma The Creator

Vishnu The Preserver

Shiva The Destroyer

Reincarnation Rebirth of the Soul Soul passes through many lives Before reaching Brahman

Moksha Ultimate peace

Karma People’s status Based on past lives What a person does in previous life will decide how they are reborn If a person has bad karma, they are reborn in a lower form When good people die, they are reborn in a higher form of life

Dharma Personal duty to earn a better existence in the next life Hindus believe that if a person creates a good karma and fulfills their dharma then their souls will be reincarnated into a better life. If you had a bad life, then you will be reborn into a lower caste.

How beliefs shape society All life is sacred Animals as well as people were treated with kindness and respect Made Indians more accepting of varna system A person who leads a good life is reborn into a higher jati

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