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 Hinduism
ØThe re on I da c cu s wo h
ma g n he ef t er i yu r ol
in fe t m.
ØThi l s el o n wo d, wi p xi l 900
mi n a r .
ØIt i s e l t ow l i n e w d ay.
ØThe in n be r e t si l u d a
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 Holy Writings
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Ø Vedas are a collection of Hindu writings
Ø believed to be divinely given (god given) or
revealed knowledge
Ø divided into 4 scriptures:
Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda
Ø Veda has 4 parts:
Mantras, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads
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 Hindu Beliefs
Ø believe in one supreme being, whom they call
Brahman
Ø worship that one God in various forms, according
to the different functions they believe he performs
(Hindu Trinity)
Ø believe that God is omnipresent everywhere in all
living things.
Ø believe that the deity may be represented in
masculine and feminine ways.
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 The Hindu Trinity
Brahma:The Creator Vishnu:The Preserver of the
universe
supreme presence,or God Maintains balance
all other gods originate between good and evil.
from Brahma. Appears in 10 different
forms or avatars
Shiva:The Destroyer
His hands symbolize
blessing and protection.
snakes symbolizes his
power over evil forces
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 Hindu Beliefs
Dharma - the moral balance
of all things; played out in all
aspects of life: religious,
social, family
Karma - the belief that a
person experiences the
effects of his or her
actions—that every act or
thought has consequences.
Reincarnation “Samsara” –
represents the cycle of life, death
and rebirth in which a person
carries his or her own karma.
Moksha- a state of changeless
bliss. This is achieved by living
a life of religious devotion or
moral integrity. The ultimate
reward is a release from
samsara and union with God.
 The Caste System
Ø the basis for social divisions in Hinduism
ØEach Hindu is born into a caste group
ØYour caste determines:
•Who is suitable for you to marry (arranged
marriages)
•What food you eat
•How you dress
•What job you have
•Where you live
•Who you socialize with
•what caste you potentially will be reborn into
in your next life.
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Spiritual practices of Hinduism
¨The Four Yogas - seeking union with the divine:
¤Karma Yoga – the path of action through selfless service
(releases built up karma without building up new karma)
¤Jnana Yoga – the path of knowledge (understanding the
true nature of reality and the self)
¤Raja Yoga – the path of meditation

¤Bhakti Yoga – the path of devotion

Guru – a spiritual teacher, especially helpful for
Jnana and Raja yoga
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 Concept of Education in Hinduism
¨Hinduism focuses on Vidya; which is widely known as Value based
education, holistic approach of education etc.
¨Education is only a skill for living but Vidya is for life.
¨Education makes us successful but Vidya gives wisdom and makes us
peaceful and joyful.
¨¨Education is not only information but also inspiration;
¨It is not only competition but also cooperation;

¨It is not only news but also views;

¨It is not only marks but also morals.

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 Methods and Aims of
Education
Ø Provide good training to young men and women in the
performance of their social , economic and religious
duties
Ø Preservation and enrichment of culture , character and
personality development and the cultivation of noble
ideas
Ø Students used to learn through debates and discussion
method
Ø One can choose any path or practice as per his/her
own nature or interest and capacity.
Ø What you know is not more important, but what you truly
realize actually matters.
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 Way of Life
Ø God-centered rather than prophet-centered.
Ø Experience based rather than belief based.
Ø Beyond any historical date of founding.
Ø The process of growth, which comes from the seed.
Ø Inherent in, and inclusive of all.
Ø In the world, while above the world.
Ø Both immanent and transcendent.The whole and the parts.
Ø Loving of all and excluding of none.

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