The Case for Destruction (Shiva)

The Power of Destruction

Agenda

Brief History

Mythology & Functions

Role of Sacred Texts

Defining Concepts

Hinduism

Hindu River=

More than religion

Represents Indian Society

Why it’s different

No Creator

No Time of Origin

Oldest

Hindus Believe…

Sacred ScripturesVast and Numerous

Different Purposes

Religious Nature

Philosophical

Records, Myths, Legends

Sacred Scriptures

Oral Communication

Sacred Scriptures

Worship & Knowledge Mandatory

Secondary Texts

Extremely Important

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Delusion of Souls

Experience of Creation

Theatre of Existence

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“that which is not”

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Effect from Cause

Action = Reaction

A Law in Itself

“action”

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Ultimate Goal of Life

Reincarnation

Union with God

“liberation from death”

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Continuous Cycle

Soul is Carried

Six classes of life:

“passing from one body to another”

Aquatics

Plants

Reptiles and Insects

Birds

Animals

Humans

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True Essence

Self is SpiritualEternal Self

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