Ancient History
... • Trident (trishul) – the symbol of Shiva. • Kalasha – coconut circled by mango leaves on a pot. Often used in rituals such as the fire sacrifice. • Cow – symbol of purity, motherhood and non-violence. • Lotus feet (of guru or deity) – touching the feet of superiors shows an attitude of submission a ...
... • Trident (trishul) – the symbol of Shiva. • Kalasha – coconut circled by mango leaves on a pot. Often used in rituals such as the fire sacrifice. • Cow – symbol of purity, motherhood and non-violence. • Lotus feet (of guru or deity) – touching the feet of superiors shows an attitude of submission a ...
WHAT IS HINDUISM? Population There are over million Hindus
... (after someone dies, their soul lives on and starts a new life in another body – not necessarily a ____________ one), which is influenced by _______________ - (every action has an effect and there is a cause for everything), and _________________- (fulfilling one's duty in life) This means that, dep ...
... (after someone dies, their soul lives on and starts a new life in another body – not necessarily a ____________ one), which is influenced by _______________ - (every action has an effect and there is a cause for everything), and _________________- (fulfilling one's duty in life) This means that, dep ...
Hinduism
... *Samsara connects microcosm (individual) and macrocosm (cosmic ages). *Karma is the causal link between them. *Dharma (duty) judges actions. *Moksha (release) is the goal. ...
... *Samsara connects microcosm (individual) and macrocosm (cosmic ages). *Karma is the causal link between them. *Dharma (duty) judges actions. *Moksha (release) is the goal. ...
Hinduism
... Ramayana-an epic poem, the hero is Rama. A scripture that offers a hero as a model for the Hindu life. The moral code of conduct, social duty. ...
... Ramayana-an epic poem, the hero is Rama. A scripture that offers a hero as a model for the Hindu life. The moral code of conduct, social duty. ...
EFFECTIVE EVANGELISM Witnessing to Hindus (Part One
... The Hindu concept of God continued to develop even after the Upanishads were written. Nirguna Brahman became saguna Brahman, which is Brahman “with attributes,” and is called Ishvara. According to Hindu tradition, Ishvara became known to humanity through the Trimurti (“three manifestations”) of Brah ...
... The Hindu concept of God continued to develop even after the Upanishads were written. Nirguna Brahman became saguna Brahman, which is Brahman “with attributes,” and is called Ishvara. According to Hindu tradition, Ishvara became known to humanity through the Trimurti (“three manifestations”) of Brah ...
Multifaceted Vedic Hinduism
... “It is the view of the Rishis (enlightened beings) of Bharata that spiritual enlightenment is the ultimate goal of life. That is attainment of ultimate joy (Ananda). That is liberation (Mukti). Spiritual knowledge (Jnana) is that by which one merges into the light of Atman (One Source) as a river ...
... “It is the view of the Rishis (enlightened beings) of Bharata that spiritual enlightenment is the ultimate goal of life. That is attainment of ultimate joy (Ananda). That is liberation (Mukti). Spiritual knowledge (Jnana) is that by which one merges into the light of Atman (One Source) as a river ...
Hindu Deities - The Bread Monk
... Vishnu's eternal and supreme abode beyond the material universe is called Vaikuntha, which is also known as Paramdhama, the realm of eternal bliss and happiness and the final or highest place for liberated ...
... Vishnu's eternal and supreme abode beyond the material universe is called Vaikuntha, which is also known as Paramdhama, the realm of eternal bliss and happiness and the final or highest place for liberated ...
Introduction to Hinduism
... Festivals and Holy Days no set day of the week is holy-each days has its possibilities Religious festivals may be solar or lunar-lunar is preferred In order to keep festivals consistent, an additional lunar month is added to the calendar about every three years. Some numbered days of the month ...
... Festivals and Holy Days no set day of the week is holy-each days has its possibilities Religious festivals may be solar or lunar-lunar is preferred In order to keep festivals consistent, an additional lunar month is added to the calendar about every three years. Some numbered days of the month ...
Kim Knott: Hinduism, A Very Short Introduction
... for inclusion, and female reformers have challenged the marginalization of women, as have lower caste members for chandalas and dalits (untouchables). But even today, the fact of dowry, whereby the parents of a daughter have to pay for her to get married results in men marrying women for their dowri ...
... for inclusion, and female reformers have challenged the marginalization of women, as have lower caste members for chandalas and dalits (untouchables). But even today, the fact of dowry, whereby the parents of a daughter have to pay for her to get married results in men marrying women for their dowri ...
01a Vedic Upanishadic
... • VEDAS “vid” = knowledge Sanskrit language Revealed scriptures SRUTI “that which is heard” [by the sages]” Source of all Hindu tradition oral tradition: divine in origin; revealed to sages who were in charge of transmitting this gift to others the priests, Brahmans, preserve the text through ...
... • VEDAS “vid” = knowledge Sanskrit language Revealed scriptures SRUTI “that which is heard” [by the sages]” Source of all Hindu tradition oral tradition: divine in origin; revealed to sages who were in charge of transmitting this gift to others the priests, Brahmans, preserve the text through ...
Sacred Stories of Hinduism
... formulae, useful for healing the sick. The verses would be recited by the Brahman (in this context, a custodian, interpreter and teacher of religious knowledge), who also controlled the ritual activity of the other three Vedas. The Atharva Veda was added after 600 BCE. – The Rg-Veda contains hymn co ...
... formulae, useful for healing the sick. The verses would be recited by the Brahman (in this context, a custodian, interpreter and teacher of religious knowledge), who also controlled the ritual activity of the other three Vedas. The Atharva Veda was added after 600 BCE. – The Rg-Veda contains hymn co ...
World History Review
... What is the Indo-European language that early Aryans spoke? Sanskrit What is Varna? It is the use of skin color to distinguish what caste you are in. What is a great Indian epic text that talked of the struggle of India as Arians tried to control the land. Mahabharata What is the single spiritual f ...
... What is the Indo-European language that early Aryans spoke? Sanskrit What is Varna? It is the use of skin color to distinguish what caste you are in. What is a great Indian epic text that talked of the struggle of India as Arians tried to control the land. Mahabharata What is the single spiritual f ...
Hinduism
... ◦ This signifies Shiva's power over the most dangerous creatures in the world. Some traditions also say that the snake represents Shiva's power of destruction and recreation. The snake sheds its skin to make way for new, smooth skin. ...
... ◦ This signifies Shiva's power over the most dangerous creatures in the world. Some traditions also say that the snake represents Shiva's power of destruction and recreation. The snake sheds its skin to make way for new, smooth skin. ...
Notes Hinduism
... If good you are born into higher state Bad, born into lower state Goal is to reach perfection ...
... If good you are born into higher state Bad, born into lower state Goal is to reach perfection ...
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... The Untouchables were considered so inferior that they were not even considered a caste. ...
... The Untouchables were considered so inferior that they were not even considered a caste. ...
Lecture Notes
... Karma – the accumulated sum of a person’s good and bad deeds. Samsara – the continuing cycle of birth, life, death & rebirth; the transmigration of the soul. Atman – the spirit or “true self” of a person. Avatar – a deliberate descent of a deity to Earth. Mantra – a sacred utterance, sound or syllab ...
... Karma – the accumulated sum of a person’s good and bad deeds. Samsara – the continuing cycle of birth, life, death & rebirth; the transmigration of the soul. Atman – the spirit or “true self” of a person. Avatar – a deliberate descent of a deity to Earth. Mantra – a sacred utterance, sound or syllab ...
Ch_15Hinduism - Chaparral Middle School
... Festivals and Holy Days no set day of the week is holy-each days has its possibilities Religious festivals may be solar or lunar-lunar is preferred In order to keep festivals consistent, an additional lunar month is added to the calendar about every three years. Some numbered days of the month ...
... Festivals and Holy Days no set day of the week is holy-each days has its possibilities Religious festivals may be solar or lunar-lunar is preferred In order to keep festivals consistent, an additional lunar month is added to the calendar about every three years. Some numbered days of the month ...
HINDUISM
... Development of Hinduism The Indian people began to question how the world came into being. This led to a belief that one spirit or supreme being, known as Brahman, governed (was in charge of) the universe. They believe Brahman can be found within every person. ...
... Development of Hinduism The Indian people began to question how the world came into being. This led to a belief that one spirit or supreme being, known as Brahman, governed (was in charge of) the universe. They believe Brahman can be found within every person. ...
Hinduism and Buddhism - Coyne: World History
... The Four Noble Truths are the heart of Buddhism: 1. All life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow. 2. The cause of suffering is the desire for things that are really illusions, such as riches, power and long life. 3. The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire. 4. The way to overcome desire ...
... The Four Noble Truths are the heart of Buddhism: 1. All life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow. 2. The cause of suffering is the desire for things that are really illusions, such as riches, power and long life. 3. The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire. 4. The way to overcome desire ...
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... spirits of natural forces such as Fire, Thunder, Dawn, Water, Earth etc. as all separate deities, however some sages believe they represent different forms of the same supreme being - Brahman ...
... spirits of natural forces such as Fire, Thunder, Dawn, Water, Earth etc. as all separate deities, however some sages believe they represent different forms of the same supreme being - Brahman ...
20140121171962
... People began to ask… •Why are some people born into a life or ease while others are born into a life of poverty? •What happens to people when they die? •How should we live our lives before we die? ...
... People began to ask… •Why are some people born into a life or ease while others are born into a life of poverty? •What happens to people when they die? •How should we live our lives before we die? ...
Introduction to Hinduism
... Dharma: ethical duty based on the divine order of reality. The word is the closest equivalent to “religion.” ...
... Dharma: ethical duty based on the divine order of reality. The word is the closest equivalent to “religion.” ...
Hinduism
... with similar language and culture. They may or may not share religious beliefs or values. Usually of the same race with ...
... with similar language and culture. They may or may not share religious beliefs or values. Usually of the same race with ...
Brahmanism/Hinduism P. 152-155
... 3a. Karma is the effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul. 3b. Brahmanism developed into Hinduism from the Vedic texts and ideas from other cultures. 3c. Hinduism teaches that if you accept your caste, you may be reborn into a higher caste. 4a. The four main teachings are injure no l ...
... 3a. Karma is the effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul. 3b. Brahmanism developed into Hinduism from the Vedic texts and ideas from other cultures. 3c. Hinduism teaches that if you accept your caste, you may be reborn into a higher caste. 4a. The four main teachings are injure no l ...
Om
Om (or Auṃ [ə̃ũ], Sanskrit: ॐ) is a sacred sound and a spiritual icon in Dharmic religions. It is also a mantra in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.Om is part of the iconography found in ancient and medieval era manuscripts, temples, monasteries and spiritual retreats in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The symbol has a spiritual meaning in most Indian religions, but the meaning and connotations of Om vary between the diverse schools within and across the various traditions.In Hinduism, Om is one of the most important spiritual symbols (pratima). It refers to Atman (soul, self within) and Brahman (ultimate reality, entirety of the universe, truth, divine, supreme spirit, cosmic principles, knowledge). The syllable is often found at the beginning and the end of chapters in the Vedas, the Upanishads, and other Hindu texts. It is a sacred spiritual incantation made before and during the recitation of spiritual texts, during puja and private prayers, in ceremonies of rites of passages (sanskara) such as weddings, and sometimes during meditative and spiritual activities such as Yoga.The syllable is also referred to as omkara (ओंकार, oṃkāra), aumkara (औंकार, auṃkāra), and pranava (प्रणव, praṇava).