Hinduism

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Hinduism
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Hinduism is the chief religion of India (85 of
population). It is a way of life which shapes
and unifies much of Indian culture.
Omsymbol of Hinduism
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Hinduism is a collection of beliefs which
developed over a long period of time. 1.
Founder cant be traced to one founder
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2. Holy Textsa. Vedas Four collections of
prayers, magical spells and instructions for
performing rituals.
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b. Upanishads (oo PAN ih shadz) text which
helps to explain the ideas contained in the Vedas
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3. Beliefsa. Reincarnation repeated
passing of the soul from one life to the next
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b. Karma an individuals good or bad
deedsfollows you from one reincarnation to
another Influences what you come back as in
your next life
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c. Moksha a state of perfect understanding of
all thingsrelease from this world
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II. Caste system social classes developed in
ancient times and believed to be based on
occupation
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1. Four main castes Brahmins
Kshatriyas Vaishya Sudras
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1. Four main castes Varnasa. Brahmins
religious class of priestsb. Kshatriyas
rulers and warriorsc. Vaishya landowners
and merchantsd. Sudras peasants and laborers
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2. Harijians Untouchables outcasts in Hindu
society. They are usually poor and less educated
then other Hindus.
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1. Four main castes Brahmins
Kshatriyas Vaishya Sudras
Untouchables
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a. Mahatma Gandhi greatly improved the lives
and status of the Untouchables in Indian society.
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Born into a caste for life and determines
occupation, who you may marry and who you can
associate.
In other words,
EVERYTHING!
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4. Today, there are hundreds of subdivisions of
the caste system.
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5. Dharma duties and obligations that each
caste must follow.
Follow your dharma, and you'll have good karma.
6. Karma (deeds or actions) determines your caste
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Gods Polytheistic ! 1. Brahman World Soul
- that is made up of 3 gods
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a. Brahma the creator
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b. Vishnuthe protector
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c. Shivathe destroyer
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IV. Holy Sites1. The Ganges River is a holy
site for Hindus. All Hindus are expected to
visit and bath in the Ganges River once in their
lifetime.
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Ganges River
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Taj Mahal
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Taj Mahal