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Hinduism Beginnings Aboriginal – pre 6000 B.C. Dravidian Aryan (Indo-Europeans) I. Hinduism A. General Characteristics 1. mix of Aryan & Dravidian beliefs 2. no single founder 3. monotheistic (brahman) or polytheistic? B. Vocabulary Brahman: the universal spirit dharma: code of conduct karma: the idea that one’s deeds will have an effect on this or the next life samsara: reincarnation or the cycle of the soul’s birth and rebirth moksha: release from samsara (salvation) atman: the soul of the individual puja: daily worship of one or more of the goddesses; one invites the god with offerings and prayers Hindu Trinity: Cyclical concept of Time Brahma – the Creator Vishnu – the Preserver Of Balance in the Universe Shiva – the Destructor Who facilitates rejuvenation Creation (Birth) Preservation (Life) Recreation (Rebirth) Destruction (Death) Brahman Creator Part of Hindu Trinity Vishnu Preservation Operator Part of Hindu Trinity Shiva Destroyer Part of the Hindu Trinity Ganesha Elephant headed diety Worshipped at the start of new tasks Not part of Hindu trinity Temples Secular and Religious Art D. Religious Texts 1. Vedas 2. Upanishads: a dialogue between a sage and student; introduced samsara (900 BC) 3. Mahabarata: story of 2 warring families and how the gods interacted
