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    History of Hinduism: Hinduism Developed Sometime Between 750-550 BC

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    Hinduism developed between 750-550 BC without a single founder and incorporates many beliefs including striving for moksha through dharma, karma and samsara. It is based on interpretations of the Vedas and Upanishads and believes in reincarnation until perfect understanding is reached. Hindu society was traditionally organized by a caste system determined by past karma with priests, rulers, workers and outcasts. Major deities include Brahma, Vishnu who takes forms like Krishna and Rama, and Shiva.

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    Hinduism developed between 750-550 BC without a single founder and incorporates many beliefs including striving for moksha through dharma, karma and samsara. It is based on interpretations of the Vedas and Upanishads and believes in reincarnation until perfect understanding is reached. Hindu society was traditionally organized by a caste system determined by past karma with priests, rulers, workers and outcasts. Major deities include Brahma, Vishnu who takes forms like Krishna and Rama, and Shiva.

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    Hinduism developed between 750-550 BC without a single founder and incorporates many beliefs including striving for moksha through dharma, karma and samsara. It is based on interpretations of the Vedas and Upanishads and believes in reincarnation until perfect understanding is reached. Hindu society was traditionally organized by a caste system determined by past karma with priests, rulers, workers and outcasts. Major deities include Brahma, Vishnu who takes forms like Krishna and Rama, and Shiva.

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    History of Hinduism: Hinduism Developed Sometime Between 750-550 BC

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    History of Hinduism

    Hinduism developed sometime between 750-550 BC

    Hinduism is made up of many religious beliefs


    •Can not be traced back to one founder or leader
    •Does not have a single set of beliefs

    Religious leaders originally tried to


    interpret the Vedas
    •Developed a written translation called
    the Upanishads
    Hindu Beliefs

    Hindu believers strive to reach


    moksha- a state of perfect understanding

    The Three Paths:


    •Path or right thinking
    •Path of right action
    •Path of religious devotion
    Hindu Beliefs (Continued)

    Karma: a person deeds, good or bad,


    follow them from one life to another

    Reincarnation:
    belief that the
    soul is born and
    then reborn until
    moksha reached
    Hindu Society
    Caste System:

    Brahmin-
    priests
    Warriors and
    rulers
    Skilled workers,
    traders, and merchants

    Unskilled workers

    Outcasts and untouchables

    In Hinduism your social class was


    determined by your karma
    Hindu Deities
    Brahma-the creator Shiva: the destroyer

    Vishnu: the protector-


    Could take different forms
    Krishna- the cow herder
    Rama- the perfect king

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