HINDIUSM

Hinduism

BRAHMAN: ETERNAL BEING THAT CREATED AND PRESERVES THE WORLDEverything in the world is an aspect of

BrahmanATMAN: SOUL, shapes personality,

can’t be destroyed, even by deathDEVAS: MANIFESTATIONS OF

BRAHMAN help maintain order in nature Ganesha: lord of wisdom Lakshmi: grants wealth

Hinduism

Reincarnation: (Samsara) The universe and everyone in it are in a cycle of BIRTH, DEATH, REBIRTH.After death your ATMAN will be

released from your body and reborn in another

The nature of your new life will be shaped by your:

Karma: The sum effect of your deeds and actions in life.

Hinduism

Moksha: Escape from the cycle of rebirth Ultimate goal in life Reunites fully with Brahman

Dharma: Spiritual duties and obligations Vary based on class and station in lifeFulfilling one’s dharma allows a person to

create good karma, avoid suffering, break free of cycle of rebirth

Religious Practices

Worship can take place anywhere – large temples, small village shrines, home

Temples: priests might read from the Vedas Images of Devas are carried before the

people Gifts fro Devas Silently reflect on the world and nature

Yoga: teach people how to focus their bodies and minds Meditation helps attain Moksha