1. Hindu Beliefs and Practices
Ahimsa - Because all forms of animal life possess souls, Hindus believe in ahimsa, or that all life is __________ and should not be ________________. In fact, one Hindus consider the cow to be extremely sacred.
Dharma – _______________ of caste
Karma – accumulation of _____________________ during life; When moral code followed endless cycle of birth, death, reincarnation ends
Samsara – The endless cycle of _______________________
Moksha – release from _____________________ unity of ____________ with Brahman
sacred
harmed
Duties
good/bad deeds
death and rebirth (wheel of life)
cycle of death/rebirth
atman

2. How can Hindus achieve Moksha?

3. A Goddess Reincarnated?
BIHIR, INDIA–A girl born with a full extra set of limbs was believed by some to be the reincarnation of the many-limbed Hindu goddess Lakshmi for whom the child is named.

4. Achieving Moksha Try Yoga and Meditation + = Atman Brahman Moksha
Piece of Universal Soul in individuals
Brahman
The Universal Soul and Creator
Moksha
Goal: Release from the cycle of samara
Try Yoga and Meditation

5. Achieving Moksha
Study with a Guru! A guru is a religious teacher or guide who can help you achieve Moksha

6. The Beliefs of Hinduism support the the Caste System!
Karma: lower castes have bad karma from a previous lifetime
Darma: fulfill your caste duties and you’ll acquire good karma
Samsara: you can be reincarnated into a higher caste

7. The Ultimate Reality--creator
Hindu God… BRAHMA
The Ultimate Reality--creator

8. Hindu God ... VISHNU!
The Protector

9. The Destroyer and Restorer
Hindu God… SHIVA!
The Destroyer and Restorer

10. All three gods make up… the trinity!

11. Lesser Gods

12. The Bahgavad Gita
Vishnu
Krishna
Arjuna

13. Other Hindu Facts!
Women sometimes wear a bindi, or dot, on their foreheads. Traditionally, a red dot symbolizes marriage.

14. Once every 12 years, up to 10 million people share in
The Sacred Ganges
Once every 12 years, up to 10 million people share in
ritual bathing
at the Kumbha Mela festival at Allahabad where the waters of the Ganges River meet the Yamuna River. Hindus from all walks of life gather there for ritual bathing, believing that their sins will be washed away.

16. Other Hindu Facts!
THERE ARE 900 MILLION HINDUS WORLDWIDE… NOW, THAT’S A LOT OF HINDUS!