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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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