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Hinduism Basic Teachings • • • • Mostly practiced by people in India One of the oldest religions No specific founder Practices vary Brahman • Created and preserves world • In everything • Atman- soul, aspect of Brahman – Exists forever • Devas- manifestations of Brahman – Brahma= Creator – Vishnu= Preserver – Siva= Destroyer Reincarnation Rebirth Death Birth Rebirth and Salvation • Karma – Sum of deeds and actions – Determines a person’s new life • Moksha – Ultimate goal – Atman reunites fully with Brahman • Dharma – Spiritual duties and obligations Hindu Texts Vedas • Eternal knowledge • Revealed by Brahman Upanishads • Built upon Vedas • Deals with nature of the world and meaning of life Epic Poems • Ramayana- devotion and dharma • Mahabharata- good behavior and dharma Bhagavad Gita • Most sacred Hindu texts Religious Practices • Worship takes place at home, in temples, or small village shrines • Worshippers offer food, drink or gifts to a deva • Special prayers or meditation • Yoga – Focus of bodies and minds Ganges River • Pilgrimage • Believed to flow from the feet of Vishnu and over the head of Siva • Bathing in Ganges will purify individuals and remove bad karma
