1. Hinduism
Unit 3

2. Origin
4,000 years old!

3. Polytheistic?
…Sort of but nope. Hindus believe in many forms of ONE god.
Brahman

4. A few of the many gods and Goddesses

5. Karma
Knowledge that all thought and actions result in future consequences Golden Rule!

6. Reincarnation
Rebirth based upon karma

7. Moksha
Freedom from the cycle of reincarnation. Oneness with Brahman (God),

8. Sacred Texts Vedas – Indo-Aryans’ great works of religious literature
Upanishads – written explanation of the Vedic religion
Written in Sanskrit

9. An epic is a long poem based on historical and/or religious themes!
Ex: Bhagavad-Gita
Most famous Hindu scripture
It is part of an epic called Mahabharata
From the Upanishads!
An epic is a long poem based on historical and/or religious themes!

10. Hinduism and the Caste System
The Caste System lasted thousands of years!
In 1950 – it was declared illegal to discriminate based on Caste

11. Hinduism and Cows
Cows are considered sacred because they are so valuable
It is illegal to hurt a cow in India!

12. Hinduism and yoga
Originated in ancient India
Yoga = a set of mental and physical exercises designed to bring the body and soul together

13. OM

14. The Spread of Hinduism

15. Especially along Trade routes!

16. Hinduism in Richmond