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Hinduism Notes
Hinduism
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Where and How did Hinduism Develop?
The Basics
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What types of things are sacred to Hindus?
Sacred Texts
Most Important Texts:
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o Eternal truths that were revealed to wise men.
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o Help to explain the ideas contained in the Vedas.
Sacred Places
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Sacred Animal
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Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
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 Each family often has their own family god
Brahman
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Nameless & formless
But many Hindu gods give Brahman a form to help people understand
Three Main Gods of Hinduism
What is Moksha?
Moksha:
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What is Reincarnation?
Reincarnation:
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Can be reborn into ANYTHING
Every living thing has a soul
AtmanAhimsa
What is Dharma and Karma?
Dharma:
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Karma
What is the Caste System?
Caste System:
Caste System:
 Brahmin Kshatriya Vaishya Shudra Untouchables:
How do the Caste System and Hinduism support each other?
Influences Other Religions:
Buddhism
Jainism
Sikhism