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Hinduism Sacred symbol “OM” Origins Indus Valley Indus – Hindu Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa Spread of beliefs Facts More than1 billion followers India, Nepal and Bangladesh 3rd largest religion Oldest living religion Facts No single founder “Way of life” “Family of religions” Similarities with Buddhism & Sikhism Beliefs What you do versus what you believe Supreme God – Brahman Brahman – many forms Atman – soul Beliefs Reincarnation – Samsara Actions – Karma Liberation from reincarnation – Moksha Hindu Goals Artha – material gain Dharma – moral code Karma – action Moksha – liberation Path to Moksha Spiritual knowledge Meditation Devotion Good works Hindu Gods One God – Brahman Different forms of Brahman Personal gods/goddesses Gods and Goddesses: The Hindu Trimurti Brahma - Creator Vishnu - Preserver Shiva - Destroyer Worship and Practice Shrine – Murti Mandir – Offerings Cremation Caste system Vegetarianism Pilgrimages – River Ganges Holy Texts Vedas – knowledge Oldest religious text Basis of Hinduism
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