6000-2500 BCE 3rd Largest Religion Monotheistic Polytheism Hinduism 6000-2500 BCE 3rd Largest Religion Monotheistic Polytheism
A single Supreme Being that reveals itself in many different forms What is Hinduism? A single Supreme Being that reveals itself in many different forms No Single Founder Reincarnation Karma Caste System
Where do people who practice Hinduism live? Guyana and Suriname have large Hindu populations in South America. Large concentrations live in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bali.
History and Sacred Texts Vedas (Books of Knowledge)
Basic Beliefs… The Caste System cycle is a result of the fulfillment of one’s Karma and will continue until the perfected state of Moksha is reached.
Caste System Varna Occupation Brahmin Priests and religious officials Kshatriya Rulers and warriors Vaishya Farmers, merchants, traders and craftsmen Shudra Servants of the upper castes and peasants Untouchables Dirty (unclean) jobs: butchers, garbage men, etc.
Reincarnation
Rituals Most Hindus participate in rituals on a daily basis. Shrines in temples and homes. Meditation.
Holiest river to Hindus. Ganges River Holiest river to Hindus. Make trips to Ganges to bathe in when sick, dump their dead, drink from.
Varanasi
Hindu Festivals Many festivals every year that correspond with seasonal changes and mythology.
Holi (Festival of Colors)
Bindi Symbolizes a “third eye” that is constantly looking inward and reflecting on God.
Brahma
Shiva
Vishnu
Ganesha