Hinduism

Present by: Wind T, Bryan L,

Margarita L, Ena R.

Origins Of Hinduism

When: 2000 B.C.E.~ (No clear exact beginning) Where: Hinduism originated from India

Who: No founder

Core Beliefs

What:Eternal truth – knowledge and understanding of itKarma:Souls are immortal, the atmanLead a good life = wealth, fame, health = good karmaLead an evil life = no wealth, bad hair day, etc = bad karma

Why:  Dharma - everyone should strive to achieve it (slightly vague)Moksha – break from cycle of death and rebirthWho:1 god, with many forms such as Vishnu and ShivaBrahman being the overall powerful god.

Core Beliefs

Brahman Vishnu

Core Practice

Core practice

Shakti Shiva

BrahmachargaGrasthaVanaprasthaSanngasu

Core Practices4 stages

1. Garbhadhan 2. Punsavanam3. Simantonnayana4. Jatakarma5. Namakarana6. Niskramanna7. Annaprashana8. Chudakarma9. Karnavedha

16 Sacraments

10. Upanayana11. Samavartana12. Vivaaha Samskara13.Grihasthashrama14.Vanprasthashrama15.Sanyasashrama16. Antyeshti

No Criticizing theological beliefsNor

No Criticizing Spiritual Tradition

Behaviors: Sexism, racism, homophobia, religious intolerance.

Behaviors

• Abolished in 1949• No eating, drinking, or even smoking with

each other.Four Varnas1. Brahmins2. Kshatriyas3. Vaishyas4. Sudras

The Case System

"The only way for our people to find freedom from 3,000 years of slavery is to quit Hinduism and Castism and embrace another faith.“ –Gospel for Asia.

Behaviors

The Mahabharata

The Ramayana

The Vedas

The Upanishads

Sacred Written Text

THE EARLY STAGETHE ARRAGEMENT OF MARRIAGE

A NEW LIFETHE DUTIES OF THE WIFEHUSBAND’S DEATHPOLITICS

The Role of Women in Hinduism

THE EARLY STAGE:

The role of women in Hinduism is often disputed, and positions range from equal status with men to restrictive.

Women in Hinduism are regarded as a representation of the Mother Goddess.

Women in Hinduslim

POLITICSWomen’s access to political power has also had a positive effect on the general treatment of women.

Women in Hinduslim

THE ARRAGEMENT OF MARRIAGE:

In past, the woman often married early in life, thereby entered the second stage, that of the householder.

The Role of Women in Hinduism

The Role of Women in Hinduism

In the Vedic world, women were required to be present for the rituals to work, even though they had no official role to play in them. Manu continues:

“Day and night, women must be kept dependent to the males of their families. If they attach themselves to sensual enjoyments, they must be kept under one’s control. Her father protects her in childhood. Her husband protects her in youth. Her sons protect her in old age. A woman is never fit for independence.”

The Role of Women in Hinduism

FOLLOWING TO HUSBAND’S DEATH The death of her husband is a crisis for

every Hindu wife, and marks her entrance into the third stage of life.

Up until the 19th century, this crisis often meant a choice between two undesirable realities: sati or widowhood.

The Role of Women in Hinduism

Respect for elderName ProtoclTouching feetDarshan, and DakshinaThe left handShoes

The Role of Communication in Hinduism

Caution with footwearGiving, and receivingNot point the fingerShaking handsGuest, and home visit

The Role of Communication in Hinduism

The Role of

Communication

in Hinduism

The Role of

Communication

in Hinduism

-Hindus go to the temple to worship their God.-Hinduism is an ancient religion with no founder or known date of origin. 

-Most Hindus believe in reincarnation

-The most ancient sacred texts of the Hindu religion are written in Sanskrit and called the Vedas

Exciting

-Hinduism is the major religion of India, practiced by more than 80% of the population

-Life is determined by the laws of karma, someone's rebirth dependents on moral behavior in the previous life. Thus, life on earth is regarded as transient.

-The goal of life is liberation from the cycle of rebirth and death and entrance into moksha ( liberation )

Exciting

• B.A, Robison. "Two Concerns in Hinduism: The Case System and the status of women." ReligiousTolerance.org. Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance, 02 6 2013. Web. 28 Sep 2013. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/hinduism4.htm

• Das, Subhamoy. "Lord Brahma: The God of Creation." About.com. about.com, n.d. Web. 28 Sep 2013. <http://hinduism.about.com/od/godsgoddesses/p/brahma.htm>.

• Das, Subhamoy. "Lord Shiva." about.com. about.com, n.d. Web. 28 Sep 2013. <http://hinduism.about.com/od/lordshiva/p/shiva.htm>.

• Das, Subhamoy. "Lord Vishnu." About.com. about.com, n.d. Web. 28 Sep 2013. <http://hinduism.about.com/od/godsgoddesses/p/vishnu.htm>.

• "Hindu Rituals and Practices." Religion Facts Just the facts on religions. religion facts, 07 12 12. Web. 28 Sep 2013. <http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/practices.htm>.

Reference

• Marchand, Peter, and Harish Johari. "Hindu Goddesses: Shakti." Sanatan Society. N.p.. Web. 28 Sep 2013. <http://www.sanatansociety.org/hindu_gods_and_goddesses/shakti.htm

• V.A.K. Ayer, Sri. "Sacraments-Samskaras." . N.p.. Web. 28 Sep 2013. <http://www.hinduism.co.za/sacramen.htm>.

• "What are the Hindu sacred texts?." United Religions Initiative Kids. United Religions Initiative , n.d. Web. 28 Sep 2013. <http://www.uri.org/kids/world_hind_basi.htm

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Stephen Jacobs. Religion Compass. Volume 6, Issue 2, pages 136–151, February 2012

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