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HA! Chapter 15
Learning About Hindu Beliefs
15.1 Introduction
Hinduism – India’s first major religion
Dharma – Stands for law, obligation and duty/responsibility
Key Hindu Beliefs:
o Brahman o Deities o Karmao Samsara
15.2 the Origins of Hinduism
Vedas – Early Hindu religion which included sacred texts, hymns, and prayers
Sanskrit – An ancient language of India… The Vedas was written in Sanskrit.
Brahman – A class of priests or religious scholars that interpret the Vedas.
Brahmanism – Vedas develops into Brahmanism after the Brahman priest bring a standard way of worshipping the Vedas.
Aryans brought the first parts/elements of Hinduism to India
All Hindus follow the basic beliefs of Hinduism that are laid out in the Vedas.
15.3 Hinduism and the Caste System
15.4 Hindu Beliefs About Brahman
15.5 Hindu Beliefs About Deities
15. 6 Hindu Beliefs About Dharma
15.7 Hindu Beliefs About Karma
15.8 Hindu Beliefs About Samsara
15.9 Chapter Summary
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