1. AIM: What are the central beliefs of the Hindu religion?
Do Now: Agree or disagree – ‘what goes around comes around’. Explain.
HW: Write a journal entry as a member of any of the Hindu castes. Your entry must include an understanding of the different teachings of Hinduism.

3. Hindu Beliefs
Goal - Union with Brahman
Brahman: world soul/spiritual force.
Mono- or Poly- theistic?
Represented by many gods.
Moksha: unification with the Brahman.
Atman: an individual soul.
Reincarnation: rebirth of the soul in another life form.
Things that effect reincarnation
Karma: actions taken that affect your next life.
Dharma: religious morals & duties.
Ahimsa: non-violence.
Way of Life
Caste System: pre-determined social structure.
Sacred Texts: Vedas & Upanishads

4. Pariahs  Untouchables
The Caste System
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Pariahs  Untouchables

5. Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras

6. Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva