Hinduism Aim: SWBT 1.identify and explain the major principals of Hinduism. 2. Compare the differences between the major two Indian Religions?

The Vedas  1200 BCE-600 BCE.  written in SANSKRIT.  Hindu core of beliefs:  hymns and poems.  religious prayers.  magical spells.  lists of the gods and goddesses. Rig Veda  oldest work.

Varna (Social Hierarchy) Shudras Vaishyas Kshatriyas Pariahs [Harijan]  Untouchables Brahmins

The Caste System  The mouth?  The arms?  The legs?  The feet? WHO IS… What is a JATI? Brahmins Kshatriyas Vaishyas Shudras

The Vedic Age The foundations for Hinduism were established!

ReincarnationReincarnation KarmaKarma DharmaDharma The Caste system ensures spiritual purity !The Caste system ensures spiritual purity !

Hinduism MokshaMoksha Three major Gods:Three major Gods: - Brahma- the creator, the “one” - Vishnu- “the preserver” - Shiva- “the destroyer”

Brahman The “one,” or creator

Vishnu The “Preserver”The “Preserver”

Shiva The “Destroyer”The “Destroyer”