1. Hinduism

2. I. Religion & Way of Life No single prophet or teacher
Offers different paths
Offers freedom to interpret own path, choose own deities

3. II. Religious Texts Vedas (1500 – 900 BCE) Other Texts Mahabharata
Ramayana
Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharata – “Great Story”
Ramayana – “Rama’s Way”
Bhagavad Gita – warrior hero Arjuna and Krishna have a dialogue explaining the nature of duty and reality

4. III. Important Beliefs Dharma – moral duty & obedience
Karma – moral consequences of acts; also described as destiny or fate determined by previous life
Reincarnation
Moksha – salvation or release from cycle of birth & rebirth

5. IV. Worship Puja – honor of gods & goddesses
Elaborate sculptures & offering of food, water, flowers to connect spiritually with gods

6. Swaminarayan Akshardham
Largest Hindu Temple located in New Delhi