Download Hinduism

Hinduism is a very ancient religion. It teaches its disciples that the
principles of life can be discovered through meditation. It is a
polytheistic religion that originated in South Asia
The 3rd largest religion in the world.
Most popular in India and Nepal.
There are about one billion Hindus in the world.
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Hinduism
Began in India around 500b.c.
2. Oldest organized religion
3. No single founder-combination of beliefs
4. One of the most complex religions
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A. Countless gods and goddesses
B. Many forms of worshipping
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God is one-but goes by many names
Brahman-all of the universe is a part of Brahman
Most important Hindu Gods
 Brahma the creator
 Vishnu the preserver
 Shiva the destroyer
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Each of the Gods is a form of one supreme
being.
Believed in reincarnation: a person’s soul is
reborn as another living thing. This creates an
endless cycle of rebirth for each soul.
Caste System:
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Very strict
Group you are in according to class, occupation, or
gender.
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Vedas
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Ganges River
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Collection of religious texts
Washed away sins and evil
The Cow
Considered sacred and religious
 Hindus do not eat beef
 Karma: People who lead a good life will be reborn
into a higher caste, while those who do not are
reborn in a lower caste.
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