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What led to the development of Hinduism?

What led to the development of Hinduism?. Aryan society became more complex…. Society divided into groups Based on occupation Strict rules developed. The Varnas – social divisions. Brahmins – priests Kshatriyas – rulers and warriors Vaisyas – farmers, craftspeople, traders

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What led to the development of Hinduism?

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  1. What led to the development of Hinduism?

  2. Aryan society became more complex… • Society divided into groups • Based on occupation • Strict rules developed

  3. The Varnas – social divisions • Brahmins – priests • Kshatriyas – rulers and warriors • Vaisyas – farmers, craftspeople, traders • Sudras – laborers and non-Aryans

  4. Over time social division became more complex…. Developed into the Caste System

  5. Castes • Groups in Indian society based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation • at one time – 3,000 castes

  6. Caste: Permanent or Not?

  7. Castes & Gender • All belonged to castes • Women (early Aryans) – ALMOST same rights • Time = laws limited rights of women

  8. Untouchables • Fell outside the social caste system • Dirtiest and unpleasant jobs

  9. Mohandas Ghandi • Untouchables – Harijans • “children of god” • Worked to raise status • 1949 – constitution gave them legal recognition and rights • Discrimination continues

  10. Castes Rules • Sutras – guides that listed all the rules for the caste system • Broken rule: banned from home or castes = untouchables

  11. Brahmanism • Religion of the Aryans • Even before coming to India • Beliefs based on Vedas

  12. Vedas • Collection of books containing hymns, myths, rituals, and poems • Written by Aryan priests • Sanskrit • Veda – “knowledge” in Sanskrit

  13. 4Vedas • Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda • Rig Veda: Oldest – written before 1000 B.C. (1500 B.C.) • http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/

  14. Other Vedic Texts • Written by priests • Contain thoughts on Vedas • Compiled into books • Explained: -how to perform sacrifices -secret rituals -Upanishads

  15. Upanishads • Written 600 B.C. (800 – 400 B.C.) • Reflections of religious students and teachers about the Vedas

  16. Result • Vedas, Upanishads, other Vedic texts – basis of Indian religion for centuries • Began to blend with other cultures • Hinduism develops – main religion of India today

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