Hinduism - Year 9

1. But he is seen in many different forms
   1. He is often represented by the symbol of Om
2. There are three main aspects of Brahman called Trimurti

1. Shiva is the destroyer God

1. Vishnu is the Protector

1. Brahma is the Creator

1. It teaches Hindus to be determined, and have a positive attitude.

1. The cycle of rebirth until Moksha

1. Moksha is the release from the cycle of rebirth. It all relies on Karma.

1. Action = Reaction

Annotations:

• Dharma is an important term in Indian religions. In Hinduism it means 'duty', 'virtue', 'morality', even 'religion' and it refers to the power which upholds the universe and society. Hindus generally believe that dharma was revealed in the Vedas although a more common word there for 'universal law' or 'righteousness' is rita. Dharma is the power that maintains society, it makes the grass grow, the sun shine, and makes us moral people or rather gives humans the opportunity to act virtuously.

1. Dharma is one's morality and virtue. It is the way in which one should behave

1. He conducted peaceful protests/marches across India
2. He used the press to his advantage to make the British rule look bad infront of the world
   1. He made the British look violent and opressive
3. He encouraged Indians not to rely on the British for items like clothing and food