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    Hinduism originated in India between 2300-1500 BCE and is still widely practiced there today. It is a polytheistic religion with beliefs such as reincarnation, dharma, and achieving moksha or salvation from the cycle of rebirth. Hinduism has many gods and goddesses like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and Ganesha that represent different aspects like creation, sustaining life, destruction, and success. The religion is also known for its caste system and sacred texts like the Vedas.

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    Hinduism

    Ben Werkman

    4th Hour
    World History
    9/11/14

    Location Where did Hinduism originate


    Hinduism originated in India and still is practiced there today
    Hinduism is the most popular religion in India

    date when did Hinduism originate


    Hinduism cant be traced to any single person
    Hinduism was created from 2300 1500 BCE
    This religion was created and shaped over time

    The earth how was it created according to Hinduism


    There are many Hindu stories telling how the universe was created
    The universe was hatched from the Hiranyagarbha (Golden Egg)
    From nothing, Svayambhu a self manifested being arose and created the
    primordial waters

    Svayambhu planted the seed of creation in to the waters, and grew into the
    Hiranyagarbha, and entered the egg

    Gods, goddesses, and their roles


    Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, meaning there are multiple gods and goddesses. (Estimated to be in the
    millions)

    Hindus also worship spirits, trees, animals and even planets.


    Ganesha Arguably the most popular Hindu god, he is depicted as an elephant riding a mouse. He is the
    lord of success and destroying evil and obstacles.

    Shiva Being the most powerful god in Hinduism, Shiva represents death and dissolution.
    Brahma Brahma is the creator of the universe. Depicted with four heads, four arms and red skin, and
    unlike any other gods he carries a water-pot, spoon, book of prayers and a lotus, rather than a weapon

    Vishnu - Vishnu is the Hindu deity of peace and sustaining life. When the principles of order, righteousness
    and truth are broken, Vishnu emerges and restores these.

    Caste system

    The Caste System is a system of social classes.


    When you are born into a class, you cant get out of it.
    The classes are generational, so your family is always in one class.

    The social classes from top to bottom:

    -Brahmans (Priests and educated professionals)


    -Kshatriyas (Warriors and Rulers, and those who own a lot of land)
    -Vaisyas (Skilled merchants, farmers and minor officials)

    -Shudras (Unskilled workers)


    -Outcasts, Untouchables

    Atman
    Atman is a word that means soul, inner-self or the essence of an individual
    Atman is concealed by The Five Sheathes
    - Annamaya Kosha (Food)
    - Pranamaya Kosha (Vital-Air)
    - Manomaya Kosha (Mind/Will)
    - Vijnanamaya Kosha (Intellectual Capacity)
    - Anandamaya Kosha (Bliss)
    - Atman

    dharma
    There is no single word English translation for this word
    The root word dhr means to maintain or keep and dharm means path of
    righteousness

    Hindus follow this to maintain and follow a correct way of living (Nonviolent, help others etc.)

    In early Hindu texts, Dharma meant Cosmic Law,

    The vedas
    The Vedas is a sacred Hindu text
    It is thought to be not of apauruseya (Human Agency) or created by Brahma
    It is put apart from other religious texts because it is sruti (What is heard) rather than smrti (what
    is remembered)

    It is composed of 4 parts
    - The Rigveda containing hymns to be recited by the presiding priest
    - The Yajurveda which has hymns to be recited by the officiating priest
    - The Samaveda holds formulas to be sung by the priest who chants
    - The Atharvaveda which has spells and incantations, charms to avert evil and speculative hymns

    Goal of existence to Hindus


    Since Hindus believe in reincarnation, they try to collect good karma
    Reincarnation is based upon karma, bad karma-bad reincarnation and vice
    versa

    This is called moksha


    If you achieve salvation from karma, you will no longer have to endure the
    pain and suffering of existence

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