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Hinduism Notes Growth of Hinduism Hinduism has grown to become the world's ______________ largest religion, after Christianity and Islam. It claims about ________________ million followers -- about _____________% of the world's population. It is the most popular religion in ________________, Nepal, and among the Tamils in Sri Lanka. Estimates of the number of Hindus in the U.S.: _______________ million Origins of Hinduism Origins: The origin of Hinduism dates back to ____________________or more years. The word "________________" is derived from the name of River ________________ which flows through northern India. Hinduism is a mixture of the traditional ___________________religion, __________________, and other central Asian religions. Influences in Indian life and Society Hinduism is an all-_____________________________________ way of life o Meditation o Yoga They focus on connecting with ________________________ and the ___________________ through their daily ________________________ and prayers. Yoga Was developed as a method of training the body to achieve ________________________with Brahman. It is a form of meditation Basic Beliefs of Hinduism ______________ living things have a __________________(atman) The earth is ____________________________ (Maya) Ultimate goal is liberation Life and Rebirth: Hindus believe in ___________________________________________ They can be are ______________________through a different medium-person, ______________________, or part of nature. Souls are _______________________ and reborn ________________________ times, each time into a new body. Most forms of Hinduism are______________________________________: They recognize a __________________________deity, and recognize other gods and goddesses as facets, forms, manifestations, or __________________________of that supreme God. Three main Gods: 1. Brahma 2. ______________________ 3. Siva Karma “What goes around, comes around.” Karma ________________________________________ how you will live your next life. Through __________________acts, thoughts and devotion, one can be _______________________at a higher level. Bad deeds can cause a person to be reborn as a __________________________ level, or even as an animal. Other Facts Hindus consider all life to be sacred and so they practice the principle of______________________, or ___________-violence. Many Hindus are ___________________________________ ____________________ are Sacred in India because they are seen as the most _______________________ of all animals. Gandhi is a famous Hindu leader The Caste System The Caste System is a system of ______________________ ______________________________in India. There is some debate as to its origins, but it is made up of _____________________ main castes and several sub-castes. You are ______________________into your caste and may ___________________change your caste within your lifetime. 1. ___________________________ The top caste, the priests. 2. ____________________________ Second Caste, the Warriors and princes 3. ____________________________ Merchants, artisans and landowners (Skilled workers) 4. ________________________________ The workers, the lowest caste. (unskilled workers) Each caste has its own_____________________, or duty. You must obey the dharma of your caste to earn good Karma and be able to be reincarnated at a higher caste in the next life. Rules of the Caste System A person born into one caste _________________changed castes or mixed with members of other castes. They could __________ __________________________ or eat with anyone outside of their caste group. If someone broke the rules, they could be __________________from their homes or caste, making them untouchables. The Untouchables These people were the ____________ of Hindu society, they are not considered part of the caste system. About __________________% of the population of India. They are required to perform the _________________ jobs dealing with trash, human waste, and death. People of other castes refuse to do these jobs because they may __________________ their Karma. In the past Untouchables were not allowed to associate with people of other castes. They were even required to carry of ________________________ to warn people of the approach so they would not accidentally run into someone. Discrimination against them continues today, even though the caste system has been declared ______________________.