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HINDUISM

HINDUISM. A family of religions with its roots in the ancient civilizations of the Indus River Valley. ORIGIN : Began about 4,000 years ago in India It can be trace from the Indus Valley which makes it the oldest living religion.

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HINDUISM

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  1. HINDUISM A family of religions with its roots in the ancient civilizations of the Indus River Valley.

  2. ORIGIN: • Began about 4,000 years ago in India • It can be trace from the Indus Valley which makes it the oldest living religion. • There is no known ancient founder, but Mohandas Gandhi is revered as an important religious leader.

  3. WHAT HINDUS BELIEVE and GODS: Hindus believe in one God named as “Brahman” but view other Gods and Goddesses as manifestations of Him. Therefore, in practice, they worship more than one God. Most Hindus worship God in the form of an idol (or a statue). Rivers, mountains, trees, animals, and natural things which are useful for a human being are revered in Hinduism. Cow is the most revered animal for Hindus. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva are the creator, protector, and destroyer respectively. These are the three main deities in Hinduism. Besides them, Lord Ganesha, Lord Krishna, Lord Hanuman, Lord Rama, and Goddess Parvati are the most popular deities in Hinduism.

  4. TEACHINGS OF HINDUISM: • Fundamental teaching is that a human being’s basic nature is not confined to the body or the mind. The soul is within us and also within everything we see. • All beings and all things are pure or divine spirit, full of peace, full of joy and wisdom, ever united with God. • Karma- the belief that a person’s actions affect what happens to him or her. • Samsara-the belief in a cycle of life, death and rebirth. (reincarnation) • Moksha- the belief in freedom from samsara and one with God.

  5. Aims of life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (salvation) are the four objectives of a Hindu’s life. • Goal: Salvation is the ultimate goal of a Hindu’s life. • Dharma: Code of behavior. This is determined by the place in society and their jobs. (Caste)

  6. HINDU SACRED TEXTS: • The oldest sacred texts are known as the Vedas. They are a collection of hymns, prayers, and magic spells. • The Upanishards are stories and parables told by the gurus (teachers) to their students.

  7. HOLIDAYS • There are three main yearly festivals. All major festival celebrations include visiting a temple, eating special foods and exchanging gifts. • Diwali is the festival of lights. Light represents knowledge. It is celebrated in late October or early November. This is the Hindu New Year.Holi is the festival which marks the coming of spring. It is held in March or April. There are processions and people light bonfires and cover each other with colored water and powders.Dussehra is the festival which marks Rama's triumph over the evil Ravana. It is held in September. There are dances and plays with events in the life of the god Rama depicted.

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