Unit 3: Development of

ReligionChapter 3, Sec 2 and 4

Chapter 10, Sec 1

Pg 282-297

Hinduism Different from other religions because it has

no founder and required god to worship More of a worldview or way of life than a

“religion” or set of beliefs

What’s the point? The goal of Hinduism is to lead a good life and

become full of knowledge so you can be unified with the spirit of all good things.

This usually takes a few tries, so you must be reborn (reincarnated) to try again until you get it right

Four paths will get you there:1. Right thinking

2. Right action

3. Religious devotion

4. Meditation

Sacred Texts of Hinduism The Veda (pg 63)

http://www.4shared.com/video/V674CuB8/Sri_Suktam_-__Rig_Veda_Hymn_wi.html

http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/

Upanishads http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/#upan http://hinduism.about.com/od/scripturesepics/a/

upanishads.htm

Hindu Vocabularyhttp://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/hglossry.htm

Moksha: uniting with god Ataman: human soul Brahman: soul of the world, source of all

things Samsara: reincarnation Karma: law of cause and effect Dharma: the virtues of living a good life

The Gods of Brahman Brahma: creator Vishnu: protector Shiva: destroyer

Polytheistic? Or what? There is no “required” or official god

Research a Hindu God

1. Lakshmi

2. Ganesha

3. Saraswathi

4. Indra

5. Krishna

6. Hanuman

Caste System

• Hinduism enabled the caste system.

• You could only moved up through reincarnationhttp://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/hinduism-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html

Fun Facts The sound “Aum” or “Om” is used in

prayers and is the most sacred of syllables It is also the symbol of the Hindu Religion

The River Ganges is a sacred site and considered holy water Most Hindus come to bathe in the water and

hope for healing and purification

Fun Facts continued… Religion is lead by Gurus and Brahmin

priests Gurus are very close to moksha and are believed

to have great knowledge Priests read from the Vedas and take care of the

temples

Important Terms Veda Untouchables Ganges River Guru Mandir = temple Brahman

Simplify Hinduism Web Sites http://www.hindubooks.org/hinduism_simpli

fied/ http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Ho

mework/religion/hinduism.htm

Think Answer the following questions on a piece

of paper If people followed the beliefs of Hinduism, what

kind of life would they lead? Are there any common beliefs that you share or

connect with? Are there any beliefs that you find ridiculous? List any facts that fascinated or intrigued you.

Pair Get in pairs and share your answers with

one another Question the other person about their answers Discuss WHY they think the way they do

Share Share the main points of your discussion

with the class. Each person must share some information