Hinduism

HinduismHinduism

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•Shankara stones•Kali•Shiva•thuggee

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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

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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

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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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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?