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Hinduism
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GCSE RS Mind Map on Hinduism, created by Abby Whitmore on 22/05/2013.
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Hinduism
Gods
There are many Hindu gods, but they are all incarnations of Brahman
There are 3 aspects of god and they are represented by the Trimurti
Brahma-Generator
Vishnu-Observor
Shiva-Destroyer
The first letters spell god
These 3 gods have more incarnations
There are 8 main gods
Brahma
Vishnu
Lakshimi
Hanuman
Agni
Ganesh
Saraswati
Shiva
Hindus believe god is in everything and in everyone
The cast system
A pyramid that shows how close you are too god
Brahmins
Closest to god. Religious priests and teachers.
Kshatriyas
2nd closest from god. Soldiers and warriors
Vaishyas
3rd closest from god. They are royalty and highly skilled workmen and buisnessmen
Sudras
4th closest to god. Unskilled workmen.
Untouchables
The least closest to god. Do the jobs no one wants to do and are not included on the pyramid.
Worship
Hindu worship of gods and goddesses is called Puja. Puja is usually preformed every day and can take place at home or in a Mandir.
Shrines
A Hindu home usually has a shrine where they can pray. It may be big or simple.
Bell
Divali Lamp
Incense burner
Prayer beads
Clothes to dress the god
Image of a god called murti
Food and water for the god
Kum kum powder
They chant mantras from holy books
The five senses
Sight-Shrine, murti, decorations
Smell-incense sticks, food, candle
Taste-Holy food blessed by gods
Touch-Murti, clothes, prayer beads
Hear-The bell to announce presence
Worship is the word we use to describe what people do when they are in a relationship with their god.
Chanting
Singing
Prayer
Dance
Reading
Life after death (Reincarnation)
Reincarnation is where a Hindus soul or atman reincarnates and moves into a different body depending on their karma.
Karma is how well a living thing does in its life.
If they have good karma they will move up in the system and therefore be closer to god and vice versa for bad.
A Hindus goal in life is to go to Moksha, where their soul is with god and end the cycle of samsara.
There are 3 ways to promote your soul up the ladder of life and rebirth and to reach Moksha.
The Path of Knowledge
Teach other people
Good Works
Charitable
Kind to others
Good deeds and jobs
Love and devotion to god and others.
Regular, daily praying
Helping others
Being kind
Ghandi
Ahisma is one of the key teachings in Hinduism. It means non-violence and Ghandi was a key exponent of this teaching. He practiced this in many ways
Fasting/Hunger Strike
Set fire to clothes
Protest marches
Burn government passes
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