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HINDUISM
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Founding of the Religion No single founder Made from a beliefs collected over thousands of years. Vedic scriptures (Vedas): considered revealed knowledge, “that which is heard” In these scriptures are information on origins of God, the presence of the atman, meditation, praying, hymns, and religious rituals.
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The Caste System Socio-religious hierarchy called varna or caste Four castes (social classes) 1. Brahman = priests 2. Kshatriya = warriors, leaders, and administrators 3. Vaishya = merchants, traders, farmers, and craftsmen 4. Shudra = servants
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Untouchables = a lower category besides those in the caste system
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One supreme being (Brahman) in various forms that relate to the different functions served as a God. Omnipresent- always present everywhere and in all living things. Can be represented in a male or female form
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3 Main Deities (Trinity) 1) Brahma- creator of the universe, what all living things evolved from 2) Vishnu- preserver of the universe, protects the world from evil, and represents mercy and goodness. 3) Shiva- destruction and reproductive power.
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Wheel of Samsara Cycle of birth, death, and rebirth Soul= atman Goal is to live a life so the atman can be released from Samsara and reach the state of maksha (when the atman is united with God) Do this by keeping good karma (thoughts and actions have results that correspond to them) and fulfilling their dharma (duties)
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Four Goals Moksha- liberations, feedom Dharma- duty (responsible acceptance of one’s social station and its results) Artha- wealth Kama- pleasures of all kinds
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Ahisma No injury to any life form So no violence and they are vegetarians
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Prayer= State of meditation, Yoga can worship at a mandir (temple) or at their own shine inside their home to whatever deity they find most important in their life.
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Cows they are to be treated with the same respect 'as one's mother' because of the milk they provide Bulls in particular are seen as a symbolic emblem of selfless duty and religion
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Divali Festival of lights To celebrate the Hindu new year (during October/November Time to start again Try to fix arguments, put aside differences
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