Hinduism (Misconceptions)

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Hinduism (Misconceptions)

By:

Imaan Ibrahim3973657

Varsha Sharma - 4128485


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Overview

Introduction to Hinduism

Parts of Hindu Philosophy

Misconceptions (4)

Ice Breaker (Pop Quiz)


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Hinduism

Originated in India

Sanaatana Dharma - the EternalTruth

80% regard themselves as Hindus 900 million Hindus worldwide

3rd largest religion

Oldest living religion

Mother of all religions

According to an American Philosopher, Bowen Hinduism isone of the worlds major religions not because of itsnumerous followers, but because of its influence on many

other religions


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Start of Hinduism

INDUS VALLEYCIVILIZATION VEDIC PERIOD EPIC, PURANIC&CLASSICAL PERIODS

PRE- MODERN PERIOD BRITISH RULE INDEPENDENT INDIA


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Gods

Lord Brahma(The creator) Lord Vishnu(The sustainer)

Lord Shiv (Mahesh)(The destroyer)


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Symbols in Hinduism

AUM

SWASTIK

HANDS WHILE PRAYING

LOTUS

COW


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Hinduism Different from other

Monotheistic Religions

It does not have:-

A single founder A specific theological system

A single concept of deity

A single holy text A single system of morality

The concept of prophet


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Hindu Philosophy

Basic principles of life :

Karma - the actions or deeds youdo will be rewarded in this life

Dharma - sacred duty andresponsibility


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Sacred Texts

Mahabharth


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4 Stages of Life

"Brahmacharya" - the StudentStage

"Grihastha" - the HouseholderStage

"Vanaprastha" - the Hermit Stage "Sannyasa" - the Wandering

Ascetic Stage


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Misconceptions

1) 33 Million Gods Biggest misconceptions

about Hinduism

Not a polytheisticreligion

Believes in ONE God -Manifestations of God

Worships God in manyforms

VedasGod no Shape,no Size


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3) Hinduism Caste System

Hinduisms caste system4 levels include: Brahmins-Guide , philosophers, teachers Kshatriyaswarriors ; fighting against

injustice VaishyasBusinessmen ; tradition of

buying and selling Shudras- known as Untouchables but

skillful workers

Misconceptioncaste system reflects apersons birth in a certain family.

Fact4 main castes dependent onprofession one chooses not on birth


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4) Hinduism a way of Life

Not defined as a religion as bothcompliment each other - it isinseparable

It is a lenient religion where thereare no obligations or rules to befollowed.

Guides how to behave in a certain

way Things that are forbidden are

because it doesnt deal with how aperson should treat


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Ice Breaker ( POP Quiz)

1 One of the Biggest Misconception ofHinduism

a) Hinduism Rely on Blind Faithb) Hinduisms Caste System

c) 33 Million Gods in Hinduism

d) Hinduism is a way of life


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2 Which is known as the HOLY Book ofHinduism?

a) Vedas

b) Bhagwad Gita

c) Puranas

d) Mahabharath


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3 Is Hinduism the oldest Living Religion?

a) True

b) False

4 Do you think Hinduism Teaches us theWay of living our lives?

a) Yesb) No


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References http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/w/wattles/hkarma

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http://1stholistic.com/prayer/hindu/hol_Hindu-introduction.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AYL9_-PQyQ http://www.sanatansociety.org/indian_epics_and_stories/ramay

ana_ram.htm http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/hslife.htm Http://www.geocities.ws/lamberdar/misconceptions.html http://hinduism.iskcon.org/lifestyle/806.htm http://hinduism.iskcon.org/tradition/1002.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsSenbHekes


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