Intro to HinduismGroup1

Katie C. Macey M.

Shannon C.Andy S. Kevin C.

www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/

Aryans…The Aryans were a race who invaded

India around 1500 BC.The Aryans had a dramatic influence

on Indian culture and future Indian civilizations.

Aryan religious beliefs and practices went on to form the basis of Hinduism.

Caste System…Was developed in ancient times by the AryansNothing can be done to change casteCan only marry within his or her own casteHindus believe person’s caste is a result of

karma4 Main castes

Brahmins- PriestsKshatriyas- WarriorsVaisyas- Landowners, FarmersSudras- Servants, Laborers

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Varna and Jati…Varna Jati

Varna is caste on the basis of position in the society .

Varnas are four in numberBrahmans,

kshatriyas, vaishyas and shudras

Four-fold division based on the profession and the grades of respectability

Jati is a sub-casteParticular community

with a definition on customs by and large, having a particular profession hereditarily and, inclusive marriage rights

Hinduism goals…4 goals: 3 affirming, 1 negatingAffirming:

Darma (virtue): duties and obligations in caste

Artha (success): strive to be successful in activities of their lives

Kama (pleasure): aesthetic pleasure- music, drama, dance, painting, sculpture, etc…

Hinduism Goals (cont.)…Moksha

The striving for the release of life.Initiated by turning away from the 3 life affirming goals.

Requires one to become a hermit, and spend time in ones time in contemplation.

Map of Spread of Hinduism…

www.worldreligions.psu.edu

Music of Hinduism…