1. Or…. What many differing groups agree on…….
Hindu Beliefs
Or…. What many differing groups agree on…….

2. 8. The Core Vedas are divinely inspired scriptures
Brahman (“God”) is both personal & impersonal; manifesting in many forms of truth
Path to Brahman (Ultimate reality) is varied
The physical world is actually temporal, illusory and conceals divine truth.
Karma: Law of action and suffering is result of past actions

3. 8. The Core Reincarnation traps the soul until it attains Brahman
Devotees embrace many forms of Brahman in many different ways

4. 9. Hindu Life A. Marked by 4 stages
i. The Student (You learn and absorb everything).
ii. The Householder (Build a comfortable earthly foundation).
iii. The Seeker (Start to and continuing seeking Brahmin).
iv.The Ascetic (Severe self-discipline and commitment).
- Ascetics improve the world through the process of their renunciation (formal rejection of something).

5. 10. Hindu #LifEGoalZ A. Life has four goals i. Righteousness
ii. Earthly prosperity and success
iii. Pleasure
iv. Spiritual liberation

6. 11. Uniqueness
A. No single founder. B. No formal doctrine or dogma; very regional. C. Non-rigid belief system. D. We think these are “gaps”, but that is only from when we compare it to the religions we know.