2. Hinduism
Upon achieving Moksha, the soul is released from life in this world
This does not usually happen in one lifetime
Who can reach Moksha in the Caste System?

3. Castes maintained social order and gave people a sense of identity, though life was very hard for those on the lowest rung.
People believed karma determined their caste.
A complex system of castes emerged. This system was closely linked to Aryan and Hindu beliefs.

4. caste – in traditional Indian society, a social group into which a person is born

5. Despite the complexity of the religion, all Hindus share some core beliefs.
Reincarnation allows an individual to work toward moksha over several lifetimes. A person’s fate in the next life is determined by karma, the result of all their actions.
Other core beliefs include dharma, a person’s religious and moral duties, and ahimsa, nonviolence.
Modern practices now also include ways to achieve salvation outside your dharma known as the yoga.

7. Samsara
People die, and they are reborn
This cycle is called Samsara
What dictates your rebirth?

9. Hindus worship a variety of deities, gods and goddesses who are concrete forms of Brahman.
Avatar
अवतार avatāra – to descend. Hindu gods descend to earth in many forms “Avatars”.

10. Jainism
What is Jainism? ancient Indian religion What do Jains believe? everything has a soul and should not be harmed Why are Jains one of the wealthiest groups in Modern India? focus on trade and commerce to avoid hurting any creature with their work

12. Jainism
Unique (not derived from another religion) ancient Indian religion
Based on non-violence, honesty, self- discipline, and lack of attachment to the material world
Followers are vegetarian, fast consistently, and are heavily focused on meditation

15. Explain how karma, samsara, and moksha connect.
Warm Up 3/26 (#7)
Explain how karma, samsara, and moksha connect.

16. March 26, 2018 Learning Targets (I can…):
Analyze primary source documents
Important Dates:
3/27: Life of the Buddha reading questions
3/29: Hinduism/Buddhism Blanket
3/30: Eastern Thought Quiz
Out for Stamp: Hinduism/Buddhism Questions Take out: Agenda: Hindu Deities

17. Hindu Deity Analysis
As a table group, designate a scribe (someone with good handwriting)
As a group, study the picture of your Hindu deity.
Discuss ALL 5 questions listed in detail (Be thorough!!)
Scribe should write down the group’s final answers.
Wait patiently until all are finished

18. The three key Hindu deities are:
Hindus worship a variety of deities, gods and goddesses who are concrete forms of Brahman.
The three key Hindu deities are:
Brahma, the Creator
Vishnu, the Preserver
Shiva, the Destroyer
Shiva

19. Brahma: The creator of the universe

20. Vishnu The Preserver of the Universe

21. Avatars
The Ten Avatars (incarnations) of Vishnu

22. Rama
Embodiment of chivalry and virtue
7th incarnation of Vishnu

23. Krishna
Embodiment of Love, joy, playfulness Raised by cowherds and renowned as mischievous and a lover 8th incarnation of Vishnu

24. Shiva
The destroyer, The transformer, The creator Will eventually destroy the world and restart the universe’s cycle

25. Ganesh
The remover of obstacles. The god of intellect and wisdom.

26. Kali
Goddess of time, doomsday, death

27. Hanuman
Leader of monkey armies in Ramayana Helped Rama recover his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana Brought mountain of herbs from Himalayas to heal wounded.

28. Let’s Discuss Why do you think there are so many Hindu gods?
What role do the deities play in their lives?
Are the deities more beloved or feared?

29. Which of the Hindu gods would you worship and why?
Exit Ticket
Answer both questions on sheet (or half sheet) of paper and place on front desk.
Which of the Hindu gods would you worship and why?
Would you search for a god that represented/oversaw something else that we didn’t look at?