Hinduism

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GCSE RS Mind Map on Hinduism, created by Abby Whitmore on 22/05/2013.
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Hinduism
  1. Gods
    1. There are many Hindu gods, but they are all incarnations of Brahman
      1. There are 3 aspects of god and they are represented by the Trimurti
        1. Brahma-Generator
          1. Vishnu-Observor
            1. Shiva-Destroyer
              1. The first letters spell god
                1. These 3 gods have more incarnations
              2. There are 8 main gods
                1. Brahma
                  1. Vishnu
                    1. Lakshimi
                      1. Hanuman
                        1. Agni
                          1. Ganesh
                            1. Saraswati
                              1. Shiva
                              2. Hindus believe god is in everything and in everyone
                              3. The cast system
                                1. A pyramid that shows how close you are too god
                                  1. Brahmins
                                    1. Closest to god. Religious priests and teachers.
                                    2. Kshatriyas
                                      1. 2nd closest from god. Soldiers and warriors
                                      2. Vaishyas
                                        1. 3rd closest from god. They are royalty and highly skilled workmen and buisnessmen
                                        2. Sudras
                                          1. 4th closest to god. Unskilled workmen.
                                          2. Untouchables
                                            1. The least closest to god. Do the jobs no one wants to do and are not included on the pyramid.
                                          3. Worship
                                            1. 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.
                                              1. Shrines
                                                1. A Hindu home usually has a shrine where they can pray. It may be big or simple.
                                                  1. Bell
                                                    1. Divali Lamp
                                                      1. Incense burner
                                                        1. Prayer beads
                                                          1. Clothes to dress the god
                                                            1. Image of a god called murti
                                                              1. Food and water for the god
                                                                1. Kum kum powder
                                                                  1. They chant mantras from holy books
                                                                  2. The five senses
                                                                    1. Sight-Shrine, murti, decorations
                                                                      1. Smell-incense sticks, food, candle
                                                                        1. Taste-Holy food blessed by gods
                                                                          1. Touch-Murti, clothes, prayer beads
                                                                            1. Hear-The bell to announce presence
                                                                            2. Worship is the word we use to describe what people do when they are in a relationship with their god.
                                                                              1. Chanting
                                                                                1. Singing
                                                                                  1. Prayer
                                                                                    1. Dance
                                                                                      1. Reading
                                                                                      2. Life after death (Reincarnation)
                                                                                        1. Reincarnation is where a Hindus soul or atman reincarnates and moves into a different body depending on their karma.
                                                                                          1. Karma is how well a living thing does in its life.
                                                                                            1. If they have good karma they will move up in the system and therefore be closer to god and vice versa for bad.
                                                                                            2. A Hindus goal in life is to go to Moksha, where their soul is with god and end the cycle of samsara.
                                                                                              1. There are 3 ways to promote your soul up the ladder of life and rebirth and to reach Moksha.
                                                                                                1. The Path of Knowledge
                                                                                                  1. Teach other people
                                                                                                  2. Good Works
                                                                                                    1. Charitable
                                                                                                      1. Kind to others
                                                                                                        1. Good deeds and jobs
                                                                                                        2. Love and devotion to god and others.
                                                                                                          1. Regular, daily praying
                                                                                                            1. Helping others
                                                                                                              1. Being kind
                                                                                                          2. Ghandi
                                                                                                            1. 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
                                                                                                              1. Fasting/Hunger Strike
                                                                                                                1. Set fire to clothes
                                                                                                                  1. Protest marches
                                                                                                                    1. Burn government passes
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