GCSE Religious Studies (specification A) Exemplar scripts
... previous lives. Therefore if people are poor, it’s their own fault and if people are rich they earnt it by being good in previous lives. The caste system is in place because of this, with different castes having different amounts of wealth due to the karmic debts of their previous lives (brahmins –l ...
... previous lives. Therefore if people are poor, it’s their own fault and if people are rich they earnt it by being good in previous lives. The caste system is in place because of this, with different castes having different amounts of wealth due to the karmic debts of their previous lives (brahmins –l ...
Ealing Agreed Syllabus - Ealing Grid for Learning
... Aryan people came to India and brought with them a religion based on beliefs that are now found in books called the Vedas. These beliefs mixed with the beliefs of the people already living in the Indus Valley to form Hinduism. Activity 5: Explain to pupils that though we call this religion Hinduism, ...
... Aryan people came to India and brought with them a religion based on beliefs that are now found in books called the Vedas. These beliefs mixed with the beliefs of the people already living in the Indus Valley to form Hinduism. Activity 5: Explain to pupils that though we call this religion Hinduism, ...
A religion of the book? On sacred texts in hinduism
... specific body of literature, the term smṛti indicated “remembered norms” viz. “tradition”, especially as an authoritative source of knowledge, alongside the Veda, in matters relating to proper conduct (dharma). When it came to refer to texts, during the 2nd century BCE at the earliest, Smṛti referre ...
... specific body of literature, the term smṛti indicated “remembered norms” viz. “tradition”, especially as an authoritative source of knowledge, alongside the Veda, in matters relating to proper conduct (dharma). When it came to refer to texts, during the 2nd century BCE at the earliest, Smṛti referre ...
The Story of Hinduism
... God. The devotees then each place both hands above the lamp flame and touch their foreheads, showing that they are receiving the deity’s blessing. Any food that has been part of the puja must be eaten by everyone present, to honour the deity and share in the deity’s power. At the end of the ritual, ...
... God. The devotees then each place both hands above the lamp flame and touch their foreheads, showing that they are receiving the deity’s blessing. Any food that has been part of the puja must be eaten by everyone present, to honour the deity and share in the deity’s power. At the end of the ritual, ...
Caste System
... Believed that if one leads a good life, following good karma and dharma, they will be rewarded by being reincarnated as a person belonging to the next highest level in the Caste System. If one is wicked during their life, they will be demoted, and possibly even removed from the Caste System alto ...
... Believed that if one leads a good life, following good karma and dharma, they will be rewarded by being reincarnated as a person belonging to the next highest level in the Caste System. If one is wicked during their life, they will be demoted, and possibly even removed from the Caste System alto ...
Concepts of Hinduism Atman
... Dharma Dharma is an important term in Indian religions. In Hinduism it means 'duty', 'virtue', 'morality', even 'religion' and it refers to the power which upholds the universe and society. Hindus generally believe that dharma was revealed in the Vedas although a more common word there for 'univers ...
... Dharma Dharma is an important term in Indian religions. In Hinduism it means 'duty', 'virtue', 'morality', even 'religion' and it refers to the power which upholds the universe and society. Hindus generally believe that dharma was revealed in the Vedas although a more common word there for 'univers ...
hindu ethics
... means to achieve it. This highest ideal is the state of liberation or mokÓ sa. In it a person finds self-fulfillment and deepest bliss. It is established on the metaphysical conviction of the oneness of Reality, which is attainable through direct experience. MokÓ sa serves as the ultimate standard of ...
... means to achieve it. This highest ideal is the state of liberation or mokÓ sa. In it a person finds self-fulfillment and deepest bliss. It is established on the metaphysical conviction of the oneness of Reality, which is attainable through direct experience. MokÓ sa serves as the ultimate standard of ...
or, How to Invent a World Religion
... the word referred to the peoples who lived around the river in the region known even today as “Sindh.” We speak of words that were in use over three thousand five hundred years ago in a language, namely, Sanskrit, of a people who called themselves “Åryans” (from the word, årya, meaning “noble”). It ...
... the word referred to the peoples who lived around the river in the region known even today as “Sindh.” We speak of words that were in use over three thousand five hundred years ago in a language, namely, Sanskrit, of a people who called themselves “Åryans” (from the word, årya, meaning “noble”). It ...
Glossary of Sanskrit and Indic terms and phrases
... his gunas may not have the inclination, fortitude and desire to put in the long years of training necessary to become a doctor. These differences are not necessarily related to ones appearance or even heredity but have to do with whether a person has the discipline, the single minded focus and forti ...
... his gunas may not have the inclination, fortitude and desire to put in the long years of training necessary to become a doctor. These differences are not necessarily related to ones appearance or even heredity but have to do with whether a person has the discipline, the single minded focus and forti ...
Sociology and Natural Law
... with the normative perspective that would be appropriate. Similarly, the study of public opinion, where it is not mere polling, looks for stable patterns of response and for underlying attitudes and values, without much concern for public opinion as a normative idea. Again, social scientists have be ...
... with the normative perspective that would be appropriate. Similarly, the study of public opinion, where it is not mere polling, looks for stable patterns of response and for underlying attitudes and values, without much concern for public opinion as a normative idea. Again, social scientists have be ...
Hindu Scriptures
... worldly life and the inner life of the Self. They teach how to conduct ourselves in such a manner as to create atmic well-being. And their concern is not with the liberation of the individual alone; they speak about the ideals of social life and about the duties of the public. How the brahmin ought ...
... worldly life and the inner life of the Self. They teach how to conduct ourselves in such a manner as to create atmic well-being. And their concern is not with the liberation of the individual alone; they speak about the ideals of social life and about the duties of the public. How the brahmin ought ...
Hindu American History and Culture
... 7. Are there parallels between Hindu practices in America and other religious communities? Explain similarities or differences. 8. List some of the major moral values of Hinduism, and explain their similarity or differences with American moral values (PHIL 102). 9. Sects (Groups – Vedic, Mother Godd ...
... 7. Are there parallels between Hindu practices in America and other religious communities? Explain similarities or differences. 8. List some of the major moral values of Hinduism, and explain their similarity or differences with American moral values (PHIL 102). 9. Sects (Groups – Vedic, Mother Godd ...
Interaction and Integration of Hindu Faith and Primal Faiths with
... perpetual enmity projected by the Vedas, there seem 'racial purity meant nothing to early Aryans·; adoption of the autochthonous· was always possible and practice'.5 It is in the Dharma Sastras, especially in Manu Dharma that we fmd more exacting laws against admixture in order that the twice born A ...
... perpetual enmity projected by the Vedas, there seem 'racial purity meant nothing to early Aryans·; adoption of the autochthonous· was always possible and practice'.5 It is in the Dharma Sastras, especially in Manu Dharma that we fmd more exacting laws against admixture in order that the twice born A ...
Hinduism and the Rebirth of the Soul
... 3,000 years ago. About 80% of the Indian population regard themselves as Hindu. Hinduism has no single holy book, but Hindu writings like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad-Gita provide guidance. Hinduism remains the most popular religion of modern India. Hindus believe that there are many gods and ...
... 3,000 years ago. About 80% of the Indian population regard themselves as Hindu. Hinduism has no single holy book, but Hindu writings like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad-Gita provide guidance. Hinduism remains the most popular religion of modern India. Hindus believe that there are many gods and ...
Relevance of Hindu Dharma
... nation or religion we may belong to, our final spiritual goal is the same: love and compassion to every being on earth and a reverence to our Mother Nature and peaceful co-existence with each other." As Sadguru Swami Ramdas rightly says, “Dharma means that which upholds and elevates…. Dharma therefo ...
... nation or religion we may belong to, our final spiritual goal is the same: love and compassion to every being on earth and a reverence to our Mother Nature and peaceful co-existence with each other." As Sadguru Swami Ramdas rightly says, “Dharma means that which upholds and elevates…. Dharma therefo ...
Week 27 Power Point
... at the religion of Ancient India: Hinduism Today: we will look at the origin or start of Hinduism Wednesday: we will look at the belief system of Hinduism Thursday/Friday: we will look how Hinduism spread and became a major religion. ...
... at the religion of Ancient India: Hinduism Today: we will look at the origin or start of Hinduism Wednesday: we will look at the belief system of Hinduism Thursday/Friday: we will look how Hinduism spread and became a major religion. ...
Dominant Cultural Patterns of Hindus in India
... over a half billion Hindus in India and abroad. India is a most suitable culture for study because of her preeminence in Asia, her leadership role among developing nations, and her increasing participation in international affairs. In addition, Indian culture provides an instructive contrast to Amer ...
... over a half billion Hindus in India and abroad. India is a most suitable culture for study because of her preeminence in Asia, her leadership role among developing nations, and her increasing participation in international affairs. In addition, Indian culture provides an instructive contrast to Amer ...
Normative Pluralism: an Exploration, by Jan Klabbers and Touko
... law and morality. There is also, albeit to a lesser extent perhaps, a body of scholarship on the relations between law and social norms — in this case, those doing the work have tended to be social scientists, perhaps anthropologists in particular. Yet, those debates were — and are — predominantly g ...
... law and morality. There is also, albeit to a lesser extent perhaps, a body of scholarship on the relations between law and social norms — in this case, those doing the work have tended to be social scientists, perhaps anthropologists in particular. Yet, those debates were — and are — predominantly g ...
An Introduction to Hinduism
... An Introduction to Hinduism How Do You Define Hinduism? It is not easy to define Hinduism, for it is more than a religion in the Western sense, as our Ancient History Guide sees it. Also known to practitioners as Sanatana Dharma, which means everlasting or eternal religion/truth/rule, Hinduism can b ...
... An Introduction to Hinduism How Do You Define Hinduism? It is not easy to define Hinduism, for it is more than a religion in the Western sense, as our Ancient History Guide sees it. Also known to practitioners as Sanatana Dharma, which means everlasting or eternal religion/truth/rule, Hinduism can b ...
Hinduism - Hindu Temple of Greater Cincinnati
... in that each mantra must accompany an action in sacrifice but, unlike the SamaVeda, it was compiled to apply to all sacrificial rites. The Sama-Veda is the "Veda of chants" or "Knowledge of melodies". The name of this Veda is from the Sanskrit word “saman” which means a metrical hymn or song of pra ...
... in that each mantra must accompany an action in sacrifice but, unlike the SamaVeda, it was compiled to apply to all sacrificial rites. The Sama-Veda is the "Veda of chants" or "Knowledge of melodies". The name of this Veda is from the Sanskrit word “saman” which means a metrical hymn or song of pra ...
Kerala: Selling Ayyappan
... The fundamentalists have made its presence felt in Sabarimala. The Sangh Parivar, which operates in Kerala through its temple protection committees, among other outfits, set up a Santhi Sena to look after the welfare of the pilgrims, beefing up the force regularly. There have even been paranoiac eff ...
... The fundamentalists have made its presence felt in Sabarimala. The Sangh Parivar, which operates in Kerala through its temple protection committees, among other outfits, set up a Santhi Sena to look after the welfare of the pilgrims, beefing up the force regularly. There have even been paranoiac eff ...
Introduction: Banares
... discouraged strongly), respect for Brahmins, and life-cycle rituals, for example. Certain ethical precepts also are encouraged for all, and certain underlying beliefs are accepted by most Hindus: karma, samsara, and moksha, for example. In Benares, then, we find very general parameters defining Hind ...
... discouraged strongly), respect for Brahmins, and life-cycle rituals, for example. Certain ethical precepts also are encouraged for all, and certain underlying beliefs are accepted by most Hindus: karma, samsara, and moksha, for example. In Benares, then, we find very general parameters defining Hind ...
Richman synopsis with rider
... Book numbers added from John Brockington Righteous Rāma : the evolution of an epic (Delhi, OUP, ...
... Book numbers added from John Brockington Righteous Rāma : the evolution of an epic (Delhi, OUP, ...
The Rise of ‘‘Hinduism’’; or, How to Invent a World
... which I shall return. But there are several features of this brief semantic history that are indicative. Some implications of current usage First, the word ‘‘Hindu’’ did not start off as a specifically religious term, at least in the modern sense of religious as connoting a set of beliefs and practi ...
... which I shall return. But there are several features of this brief semantic history that are indicative. Some implications of current usage First, the word ‘‘Hindu’’ did not start off as a specifically religious term, at least in the modern sense of religious as connoting a set of beliefs and practi ...
Earth Quake Relief Collection
... Mahashivaratri (the great night of Shiva) falls on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight of Phalguna (February- March), and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. This festival is purely religious in nature and universally observed by all Hindus. On this day devotees sing bhajans in honor of ...
... Mahashivaratri (the great night of Shiva) falls on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight of Phalguna (February- March), and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. This festival is purely religious in nature and universally observed by all Hindus. On this day devotees sing bhajans in honor of ...