2. By the end of the lesson can you… Today we will learn the answer to…. These words will be used in the lesson today. What are the core beliefs of Hindus and who do they worship? … explain the name of the being Hindus view as God? … explain the idea of the Trimurti? … give examples of the work of the three faces of God? BRAHMANTRIMURTIBRAMA VISHNUSHIVA

3. God is called BRAHMAN in the Hindu religion. He may take on the form of anything in the world, usually a god or goddess, and each god or goddess has its own personality and appearance. BRAHMAN is usually represented in the form of 3 different Gods.

4. BRAHMA (The Creator) VISHNU (The Preserver) SHIVA (The Destroyer) The 3 main Hindu Gods are together called the TRIMURTI. They are all different aspects of BRAHMAN and work together in a never ending way. Tri = three Murti = image

5. The Trimurti Brahma The Creator Vishnu The Protector Shiva The Destroyer

6. Tri = three Murti = image BRAHMAN BRAHMAVISHNUSHIVA CREATOR PRESERVERDESTROYER

7. The Creator Brahma is the least worshipped of the three main gods. He has four heads and he recites the Vedas continually. The Vedas are the primary texts of Hinduism. Brahma is the creator. At his own command, he can divide himself into any type of new life. He can populate the world after Shiva has destroyed it ready for new creation.

8. Brahma The Vedas – The Holy Book of Hinduism. Shows that he is in charge of how the world is created. Lotus flower – Very important in Hinduism. Symbol of wisdom. 4 heads = knowledge 4 Arms represent 4 directions, north, east, south and west Water pot – to carry the water needed for life.

9. The Preserver Vishnu is worshipped under several names. This is because he has different appearances. Hindus believe that when there is a time of danger for the earth, Vishnu comes to protect it. They believe he has come to the earth in 9 bodies. The most famous are Krishna and Rama.

10. The Destroyer Shiva is worshipped by about a quarter of all Hindus. He is the god who destroys so he controls death (and even life). Although he can be frightening he is also thought of being kind and easy to please. He has at least 4 hands to show that he holds life and death and good and evil.

11. Shiva Coiled Snake – 3 coils represent the past, present and future. Snake protects him from harm. 3 rd eye represents knowledge of the world. Trident – this shows he is able to destroy evil. Tiger Skin – shows that he has great energy. River Ganges – the sacred river to Hindus. Means purity.

12. Please do this work in your R.E. book. Write the date The Three Hindu Gods V Brahma (The Creator) Vishnu (The Preserver) Shiva (The Destroyer) Write one fact you can remember about this God. Now write at least 3 examples from everyday life of things being created. Now write at least 3 examples from everyday life of things being preserved. Now write at least 3 examples from everyday life of things being destroyed.

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14. Please do this work in your R.E. book. Date / The Three Hindu Gods V Brahma (The Creator) Vishnu (The Preserver) Shiva (The Destroyer) Write one fact you can remember about this God.

15. Please do this work in your R.E. book. The Three Hindu Gods V Brahma (The Creator) Vishnu (The Preserver) Shiva (The Destroyer) Now write at least 3 examples from everyday life of things being created. Now write at least 3 examples from everyday life of things being preserved. Now write at least 3 examples from everyday life of things being destroyed.