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Chapter 5 Lesson 1:
The Origins of Hindu India
Pg 92 in your textbook
Reading for tonight:
pg 92-95, questions 1-4Slide2
Hinduism- The Eternal FaithWith over 800 million followers worldwide, Hinduism
is one of the oldest and most important religions on the planet today. Slide3
There is no single founding figure in the history of Hinduism. Most scholars agree that
the religion and its beliefs developed slowly over time, beginning with the invasion of India in 1500 BC. Hinduism- The Eternal FaithSlide4
Aryan Invasion of India
The Aryans that moved into India at that time brought with them a variety of beliefs.Slide5
It was around 1500 BC that many Hindus believe their scriptures known as the Vedas were revealed. These
are records of religious knowledge including 1,000 years worth of hymns, mantras, magic spells, chants and more. They are written in Sanskrit.
The VedasSlide6
These texts describe the caste system that divides Hindu society into four different groups
1. Brahmins (priests and scholars)2. Kshatryias (warriors and rulers)
3.
Vaishyas
(merchants and land owners)
4.
Sudras
(workers
)
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5. Untouchables
(impure, outside of caste system)
The Caste SystemSlide7Slide8
The caste system is important to the belief in reincarnation. Reincarnation: the belief that the soul repeatedly goes through a cycle of being born into a body, dying, and being reborn again in a new body.
ReincarnationSlide9
ReincarnationSlide10Slide11
Karma and Reincarnation
Karma, a force that determines the quality of each life, depending on how well one behaved in a past life.
Hinduism says we create karma by our
actions
on earth.
If you live a good life, you create
good
karma.
If you live a bad life, you create
bad
karma. Slide12
KarmaSlide13
BellringerWrite a descriptive paragraph in your notebook using the following
vocab terms from yesterday’s lesson:Hinduism 5. ReincarnationAryan Invasion 6. KarmaVedas
Caste SystemSlide14
Karma and DharmaThe concept of Karma is ruled by Dharma, or divine law
.The law requires everyone to do their duty.People’s duties are different depending on their Varna (caste)Those high on the social scale (Brahmins) are held to higher expectations than lower classes. The Brahmins, for example, are expected not to eat meat. To do this would mean the killing of another being,
thus affecting their karma
. Slide15
Reincarnation and the Caste SystemThe system of reincarnation provided a
religious basis for the class divisions in Indian society. Those who had privileges, deserved them because they obeyed their caste dharma. Also gave hope to those in lower castes, because if they obeyed their caste dharma, they would improve their condition in the next life. Slide16
Each time a Hindu soul is reincarnated, it has the opportunity to improve itself further, and get closer to ultimate freedom.
This freedom is called Moksha.When Moksha is achieved, the individual soul unites with the Great World Soul, the Brahman.
Seen
as a form of “dreamless sleep”
Moksha
Slide17
One attains Moksha when one has "overcome ignorance", and no longer desires anything at all.
The ones who reach this state are released from the cycle of reincarnation.The way to get to Moksha is to not create any bad karma.
Hindus developed the practice of yoga to achieve
Moksha
.
Moksha
Slide18
YogaThe final goal of yoga (which means “union”) is to form a spiritual union with the Brahman.
Because people are different, Hindus developed four types of yoga to meet different needs. The path of knowledgeThe path of loveThe path of work
The path of meditationSlide19Slide20
GODS IN HINDUISM
Because of the variety within Hinduism, it can be difficult to get a handle on its complex system of gods and goddesses. Most Hindus regard the various gods as parts of Brahman, the ultimate reality
behind all things
.
The individual Hindu gods are various parts of the Brahman. Slide21
Main Gods in Hinduism (The Holy Trinity)
1. Brahma Brahma is the creator god typically depicted with four heads, each of which recites one of the Vedas. Slide22
2. Vishnu One of the most popular gods is Vishnu, the preserver of the universe.
Maintains balance in the universeHe is depicted as a blue-skinned, four-armed male.Main Gods in HinduismSlide23
3. Shiva Shiva is the destroyer god and is represented as dancing or deep in meditation.
Shiva is also a very important and beloved god in Hinduism. He destroys the world so Brahma can recreate it in an endless cycle of reincarnation. Main Gods in HinduismSlide24Slide25Slide26
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva seated on lotuses with their consortsSlide27
ConsortsThe “Tridevi” or triplet goddesses of Hinduism have equal importance as the holy trinity’
Brahma is creator, so he needs knowledge or goddess Saraswati to create. Vishnu is observer, so he needs the goddess of wealth and prosperity, goddess Lakshmi.
Finally, Shiva is destroyer and re-creator, so he needs goddess
Shakti
for power.