AP Hinduism PDF

OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify Asian religions 2. Explain the role of Asian religions in strengthening the Asian Culture 3. Establish connections and influences of different religions on the development of Asian Culture. GRADE 7 4th Quarter SY: 2023-2024 Are you Religious? What are your religious practices...

OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify Asian religions 2. Explain the role of Asian religions in strengthening the Asian Culture 3. Establish connections and influences of different religions on the development of Asian Culture. GRADE 7 4th Quarter SY: 2023-2024 Are you Religious? What are your religious practices? How important is religion for you? Do you think religion has had positive or negative effect on yourself? to the world? Religion Organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices, and worship Latin term religio / religare Religion ONE GOD Or MANY GODS ??? The Role of Religion in the Development of Asian Culture GRADE 7 4th Quarter SY: 2023-2024 Religions which Originated in Asia HINDUISM BUDDHISM ISLAM JUDAISM TAOISM SHINTOISM JAINISM HINDUISM HINDUISM Oldest religion in the world Major religion in India Hinduism is not exactly an organized church or institution with a clear set of rules to live with. Instead, Hinduism is a way of life that is observed in person’s daily life and actions. Origin Originated from Aryans No specific founder Vedas Vedas Hymns used for worship Oldest Hindu Scriptures Rig Veda – the most important hymns Beliefs Only one universal spirit Singleness of the creator Every creature has a soul Reincarnation Or Samsara VEDAS ON MOKSHA (Liberation) MOKSHA Moksha (liberation) means eternal bliss; ultimate freedom (Mukti) from all misery MOKSHA Level of holy man State of perfect understanding State where the soul attains union with the absolute god BRAHMA (God of gods) The three gods of Hindus Brahma (Creator) Vishnu (Preserver) Shiva (Destroyer) COWS Cows are sacred Killing of cows as sacrilege Killing of cows is strictly forbidden Rituals and Celebrations Ganges River - Sacred site. HOLI A festival celebrated as a tribute to Shiva. DIVAKLI A New Year Festival Story of god Rama and his wife Sita. The Sacred Om Source of the universe The Sacred Om Source of the universe Om - most sacred syllable for Hindus Used for prayers The Sacred Om Source of the universe A-U-M Signifies important triads: Three worlds= earth, atmosphere and heaven Three major Hindu gods Three Sacred Vedic Scriptures = Rig, Yajur, Sama FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 Thank you for listening!