PPT-Hinduism History

Orwhere did it all begin 1 Indus River Valley physical Modern day Pakistan 2500 to 1500 BCE Harappa and MohenjoDaro Advanced cities with indoor plumbing Agricultural society UnDeciphered . By: Olivia Carter. Hinduism. Originating in India. Dating back to 1400 to 1500 B.C.. E. arly Hinduism history . is . up for much . debate for . 3. . reasons.. First, . there . was no 'Hinduism' before modern times, although the sources of Hindu traditions . One of the oldest known religions in the world.. Unlike most other religions, Hinduism has: . -No single founder. No single scripture. No commonly agreed upon set of teachings. Hinduism . Because of the previous things mentioned, scholars often refer to Hinduism as a ‘way of life’ or a ‘family of religions.. Dr. Asavari Herwadkar MD. Date: 23.07.2014. 2. Hinduism’s approach to sexuality. What . is . Hinduism ?. References from Hindu text . with relevance . to present times . – inclusivity . Way forward . Jainism. Jainism . is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation.. The essence of Jainism is concern for the welfare of every being in the universe and for the health of the universe itself. One of the oldest religions of humanity. The religion of . many Indian . people. Gave birth to Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism. Tolerance and diversity: "Truth is one, paths are many". Many deities but a single, impersonal Ultimate Reality. Asia Lesson 5. DO NOW. At the top of your Guided Notes, use complete sentences to describe MONOTHEISM and POLYTHEISM. What do they refer to? Can you name some examples of each?. Objectives & Learner Profile. By: Erik Galfayan, MIguel Ruiz, Cody Spiker, and Lindsay Ortiz. Brahmanism Origins. Brahmanism was named after its deep respect for Brahman. Brahmanism was very significant to Hinduism due to their alikeness . world. ’. s . largest pluralistic tradition. A multiplicity of spiritual paths and ways are recognized as valid in Hinduism. Hinduism is not based on the teachings of a single Prophet or a single Book. The teachings of many different sages and saints find home within Hinduism. God may be worshiped both in male and female forms. Hinduism has much in common with the earth based religious traditions of the world. . Bellwork. What group moved into the Indian Subcontinent at the start of the Vedic Age?. Aryans. What language did these people bring to the Indian Subcontinent?. Sanskrit. What are the four classes of the Caste System?. Warm-Up Question. :. How was Indian society different from that in Mesopotamia & Egypt?. Compare the geography of India to either Mesopotamia or Egypt. The Religions of Ancient India . Overview. :. Basic Beliefs of Hinduism. No founder, no . single. holy text. Vedas, Upanishads, epics. The three most important gods are:. Brahma: the Creator. Vishnu: the Preserver. Siva: the Destroyer. All living things (animals, people, and gods) have souls which are part of one eternal spirit called the Brahman . The religion of the Indian people. Gave birth to . Buddhism. Tolerance and diversity: "Truth is one, paths are . many“ . Many deities but a single, impersonal Ultimate Reality. A philosophy and a way of life – focused both on this world and beyond. The Indian subcontinent includes areas that are now politically separate from India. The Indus Valley, for instance, lies in what is now the Muslim state of Pakistan. Another Muslim state was carved out of the eastern portion of India in 1947, becoming the independent state of Bangladesh in 1972.. Aryan Prayers were passed down through generations, yet as Aryan cultures mixed with other cultures so did their religion and the mixture created what we know as Hinduism. A. A blend of Religions. Hinduism is a mixture of many different beliefs and has many different practices.