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HinduismHinduism
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Adi Shankara
Adi ShankaraAdi Shankara (509 BC - 477 BC)
was an Indian philosopher who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta, a sub-school of Vedanta. His teachings are based on the unity of the soul and Brahman, in which Brahman is viewed as without attributes. In the Smārta tradition, Adi Shankara is regarded as an incarnation of Shiva.
Shankara travelled across India to propagate his philosophy through discourses and debates with other thinkers. He founded four mathas ("monasteries"), which helped in the historical development, revival and spread of post-Buddhist Hinduism and Advaita Vedanta. Adi Shankara is believed to be the founder of the Dashanami monastic order and the Shanmata tradition of worship.
Adi Shankara (509 BC - 477 BC) was an Indian philosopher who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta, a sub-school of Vedanta. His teachings are based on the unity of the soul and Brahman, in which Brahman is viewed as without attributes. In the Smārta tradition, Adi Shankara is regarded as an incarnation of Shiva.
Shankara travelled across India to propagate his philosophy through discourses and debates with other thinkers. He founded four mathas ("monasteries"), which helped in the historical development, revival and spread of post-Buddhist Hinduism and Advaita Vedanta. Adi Shankara is believed to be the founder of the Dashanami monastic order and the Shanmata tradition of worship.
KaliKaliKali is a Hindu goddess associated with
death and destruction.
The name Kali means "black", but has come to mean "force of time". Despite her negative connotations, she is today
considered the goddess of time and change.
Although sometimes presented as dark and violent, her earliest incarnation as a figure
of annihilation still has some influence.
Kali is a Hindu goddess associated with death and destruction.
The name Kali means "black", but has come to mean "force of time". Despite her negative connotations, she is today
considered the goddess of time and change.
Although sometimes presented as dark and violent, her earliest incarnation as a figure
of annihilation still has some influence.
Shiva LingamShiva
LingamShiva is the supreme God of Hinduism. He is one of the five primary forms of
God.
Followers of Hinduism who focus their worship upon Shiva are called Shaivites or Shaivas.
In images, he is generally represented as immersed
in deep meditation or dancing.
Shiva is the supreme God of Hinduism. He is one of the five primary forms of
God.
Followers of Hinduism who focus their worship upon Shiva are called Shaivites or Shaivas.
In images, he is generally represented as immersed
in deep meditation or dancing.
ThuggeeThuggee
Thuggee (or tuggee, ठग्गी�) (from Hindi thag ‘thief’, from Sanskrit sthaga ‘scoundrel’, from sthagati ‘to
conceal’) was an Indian network of secret fraternities engaged in murdering and robbing
travellers, operating from at least the 17th century (and possibly as early as 13th century) to the 19th
century. The group are the origin of the term "thug", as many Indian words passed into common
English during British Imperial rule of India.
Thuggee (or tuggee, ठग्गी�) (from Hindi thag ‘thief’, from Sanskrit sthaga ‘scoundrel’, from sthagati ‘to
conceal’) was an Indian network of secret fraternities engaged in murdering and robbing
travellers, operating from at least the 17th century (and possibly as early as 13th century) to the 19th
century. The group are the origin of the term "thug", as many Indian words passed into common
English during British Imperial rule of India.
Founder Founder
•Formed by many diverse traditions and ideas and does
NOT have one Founder.
•No Universal moral code
•No Central Authority
•Formed by many diverse traditions and ideas and does
NOT have one Founder.
•No Universal moral code
•No Central Authority
Concept of God• The Truth (aka
Supreme Reality) is one• Supreme Reality is
worshipped in male and female form.
• Hindu Deities represent various perceptions of a one God:
• “monotheistic polytheism,” rather than polytheism.
Hindu TrinityThree main gods
Brahma : Creation Vishnu : Preservation Shiva : Destruction Shiva : Destruction
•GOD= Creation + Preservation+ GOD= Creation + Preservation+ Dissolution + Dissolution + GGenerator + enerator + OOperator + perator +
DDestroyerestroyer
Beliefs/ Teachings
Beliefs/ Teachings
•Hinduism believes in only one God but allows its followers to worship the God in many forms such as nature (including trees, sun, idols, animals, etc.) and persons (Lord Krishna, Lord Rama, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, etc.).
•Hinduism believes in only one God but allows its followers to worship the God in many forms such as nature (including trees, sun, idols, animals, etc.) and persons (Lord Krishna, Lord Rama, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, etc.).
Lord Brahma, the creator god of the Trinity
Lord Vishnu, the preserver god of the Trinity
Lord Rama, destroyer of evil
Lord Shiva, the "giver" god.
Lord Ganesh, god of knowledge
Lord Krishna, destroyer of evil
VocabularyVocabularyDevi: Hindu mother goddess; supreme
power in the universe.
Devi: Hindu mother goddess; supreme
power in the universe.
SymbolsSymbols
Bindi
Aum
Bindi- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottu
Aum- http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/symbols.htm
Lotus- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbo_nucifera
http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/symbols/lotus.htm
Swastika- http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/symbols/swastika.htm
Lotus Flower
Swastika
How old is Hinduism?
• The beginning is unknown, but historians date it between 5500–2600 BCEbased on the
• The beginning is unknown, but historians date it between 5500–2600 BCEbased on the
Hinduism
5500-2600 BCE
History/BirthplaceHistory/Birthplace
•Hindu = indus (India)•Aryan and Dravidian natives
•Hindu = indus (India)•Aryan and Dravidian natives
http://edition.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/south/01/25/india.lama/map.india.allahabad.jpg
Number of followers
Number of followers
Approx. 900 million
(14% of the world’s
adherents)
Approx. 900 million
(14% of the world’s
adherents)
Countries in which religion is practiced
Countries in which religion is practiced
India, Nepal, Southeast Asia, UK, USA, etc.
Map of Hinduism by percentage
India, Nepal, Southeast Asia, UK, USA, etc.
Map of Hinduism by percentage
Places of worshipPlaces of worship
Temples, homes or outdoors
The essential aspect of puja (worship: bowing, making offerings, and
chanting) is not congregational worship but an
individual's offering to a deity.
Temples, homes or outdoors
The essential aspect of puja (worship: bowing, making offerings, and
chanting) is not congregational worship but an
individual's offering to a deity.
Hare Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, UtahHare Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah
Days of worshipDays of worshipThere are no specific days of worship, though days of the
week are associated with particular deities (e.g. Shiva is
honored on Monday).
The time of day is important. The hours on either side of dawn are considered most
auspicious for worship, for they are influenced by the quality of
goodness.
There are no specific days of worship, though days of the
week are associated with particular deities (e.g. Shiva is
honored on Monday).
The time of day is important. The hours on either side of dawn are considered most
auspicious for worship, for they are influenced by the quality of
goodness.
After-life IdeasAfter-life IdeasReincarnation
“…just as a man discards his old clothes and wears new ones; similarly the soul discards the old body
and takes on a new one.” --The Bhagavad Gita (important holy book)
Karma“As you sow, so shall ye reap.”
Your good or bad deeds will be mirrored in the next life.
Reincarnation“…just as a man discards his old clothes and wears new ones; similarly the soul discards the old body
and takes on a new one.” --The Bhagavad Gita (important holy book)
Karma“As you sow, so shall ye reap.”
Your good or bad deeds will be mirrored in the next life.
Holy bookHoly bookThere are many, many writings!
•The four Vedas—holy scriptures (Rig Veda) •1028 hymns in ten books- devoted to gods•Brahmanas•Aranyakas•Upanishads
There are many, many writings!
•The four Vedas—holy scriptures (Rig Veda) •1028 hymns in ten books- devoted to gods•Brahmanas•Aranyakas•Upanishads
Holy dayHoly dayGanesh ChaturthiThe birthday of Lord Ganesha,
observed between mid-August to mid-
September. By observing the fast during this month, you are protected
from problems.
Ganesh ChaturthiThe birthday of Lord Ganesha,
observed between mid-August to mid-
September. By observing the fast during this month, you are protected
from problems.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1376881681_30dac66108_o.jpg
VocabularyVocabulary
Brahman: a member of a social and cultural elite. The class of educators,
law makers, scholars and preachers in Hinduism . It is said to occupy the first
position among the four castes of Hinduism.
Brahman: a member of a social and cultural elite. The class of educators,
law makers, scholars and preachers in Hinduism . It is said to occupy the first
position among the four castes of Hinduism.
Religious ClothingReligious Clothing
•Traditional Indian Clothing•Traditional Indian Clothing
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http://www.shantiesplaza.com/image/7052975.jpg
Diet RestrictionsDiet Restrictions•No COWS•Usually Vegetarian•Ahimsa (Non violence)
•No COWS•Usually Vegetarian•Ahimsa (Non violence)
Cow:“a noble animal”
Cow:“a noble animal”
1. It is their pet2. It is a work animal3. To protect milk
production4. Respect for the
mother5. Represents the
qualities of the earth—ever-giving, ever nourishing
1. It is their pet2. It is a work animal3. To protect milk
production4. Respect for the
mother5. Represents the
qualities of the earth—ever-giving, ever nourishing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism_and_beef#The_cow_in_the_Hindu_scriptures
ArtifactsArtifacts
•Ganges River•Ganges River
http://www.karlgrobl.com/Ganges/ganges01.htm
Personal Reflection Personal Reflection Personal Reflection Personal Reflection
• Write your reaction to Hinduism on p. 5
• Include how your own beliefs are similar and different from Hinduism
• What value does Hinduism hold for people and the world?
• Write your reaction to Hinduism on p. 5
• Include how your own beliefs are similar and different from Hinduism
• What value does Hinduism hold for people and the world?
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