Definitions Hindus- people who are Hindu Dharma-Duty Artha- to provide for their family Karma- your actions in this life will affect your next life after your death. Anything living things non- human will automatically have bad karma and if you have really bad karma, you might drop out of human form. Moksha- is to break samsara and merge with Braham. Brahmans- the priest and teacher Kshatriya- the nobles, warriors, rulers and soldiers. Vaishyas-, farmers and skilled workers. Sudras- servants and Beliefs in Hinduism Hindu has many different and interesting beliefs. First, Hindus think Hindu follows the basic teaching and it is and always will be correct. They believe in many god and goddesses but they mainly believe in a supreme spirt called Braham. Hindus believe that every god and goddesses represent a characteristic of Braham and he is everywhere and in everything. They believed that he is the creator who created all but also a destroyer who takes lives and we should always ask for his help. Everyone is believed to have their own dharma. For example, everyone should take care of holy people, elderly , children, and animals, protect the safety of themselves and others, spare money, clothes and food for people in need and plant trees, especially trees that are for medicine and food. There are four goals in life for Hindus, to do their dharma to the best of their ability, artha, Karma, enjoy good things in life and moksha. Anything non- human will automatically have bad karma and if you have really bad karma, you might drop out of human form. They believe there is samsara. The dead’s soul is reborn into a new body. They believe that life doesn’t start at birth or end at death and your atman or soul flow from birth, through life and to death. The ultimate aim is to gain moksha. A good rebirth is believed to be like a vacation for your soul but a bad rebirth is like going to jail. Hindus are usually cremated after death because it helped the soul leave the body sooner. Cows are very important in Hindu culture. To them cows are sacred and never harmed or eaten. They believe that if cows are cared for, the Interesting Facts - Flowers mean good luck and happiness - If a wife dies before her husband, she would be wearing red Did You Know…? Yoga is believed to help with the unity with Braham Key Ideas - Braham is a supreme being that is everywhere and in everything - Everyone has their own dharma - There are four goals in life: do dharma ,arthas , have good karma and reach moksha - Believe in reincarnation and the samsara - 4 main castes: Clothing in Hinduism Hindus have very beautiful clothing and decorations. Hindu women wear sari. They wear underskirts and short blouses under the sari. Sari is also draped over the shoulders. Sometimes women would wear sari with their tummy shown but they never show their legs. Hindu men wear normal pants with long tunic. However, traditionally they would wear loose pants, a jacket with button down the front and a Nehru. At weddings, the bride would wear a red sari with gold thread, but sometimes she would wear red and white one. She would also wear special jewelleries, body decorations, herbs, henna oil and eye make-up. They also wear a veil to cover their faces. The groom would a scarf draped over his shoulder with a A diagram of the caste system A bride wearing a red sari. A groom in his wedding HINDUI SM