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This Hinduism notes page on GoConqr gathers user-made notes on topics from karma and ahimsa to Hindu practices and yoga. It helps school students revise beliefs and practices, and teachers find material to use, with mainly secondary-level content and some university-level study. There are over 10 notes to explore. Choose a topic to begin.
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- Origins and History of Hinduism13
- Hindu Beliefs45
- Brahman, Atman and Ultimate Reality14
- Hindu Gods and Goddesses33
- Hindu Scriptures and the Ramayana11
- Bhagavad Gita17
- Karma, Reincarnation and Moksha15
- Dharma, Aims and Stages of Life13
- Hindu Caste System12
- Paths of Yoga6
- Hindu Worship and Puja23
- Hindu Festivals8
- Hindu Family Life and Rites of Passage5
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Hinduism 1. advaita non-dualism 2. Agni god of fire. transports sacrificial offerings to other gods. (Vedic deitites are mainly male and are personified powers of nature.3. ahimsanon-violence4. anandabliss5. aratifl...
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Hinduism -Hinduism is the name of an assortment of beliefs and practices-the majority of Hindus live on the Indian subcontinent (c.800 million)-Nepal is another country with a majority Hindu population (considered the last Hin...
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Hinduism 2 Hinduism: an umbrella term for a wide range of religious beliefs and practices- an individual Hindu's practices generally reflect their family tradition, but influences may cause an individual's beliefs and practices ...
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Karma Karma Karma is an action Strengths of character is translated into willpower All through a person's life, karma helps build a person's character Nature of the character depends on nature of actions&n...
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pb hindu beliefs revision Atman means ‘eternal self’ and is a very important concept in Hinduism. When a Hindu refers to the atman, they are referring to the immortal part of their self. This part of an individual is the part of them tha...
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Caste System The Caste System Social System Four castes to which every Hindu can belong to: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas and Sudras "Harijans" exist outside of the caste system All people are born into a caste, which ...
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Samsara Cycle Samsara Cycle Hindus believe that there's an intimate connection between Brahman and Hindus - the atman Hinduism teaches that the ultimate goal for all Hindus is to reach Moksha Hindu's goal is to live a m...
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Purusharthas
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Ahimsa Ahimsa Enforces idea of having no ill feelings fir any living being at any time No verbal/physical abuse Not harming/killing anything - including plants except certain circumstances Brahman dwells within e...
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Sanatan Dharma Sanatan Dharma Sanatan Dharma refers to the "eternal laws of nature" Highlights how one shouldn't be restricted by laws of Hinduism Way of life based on the universal principles which are valid for all tim...
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The Ashramas
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Hinduism Aum is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Aum is the sound of the start of creation Aum is said at the start and end of prayer. Aum symbolizes Brahman(the ultimate reality) and...
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The Gunas The Gunas A Guna is an attitude/state of mind Permeate and regulate all matter Affect everything about your life Bind your spirit to your body From which all other attitudes are derived Control...
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HINDUISM (gods and goddesses) Gods and Goddesses HINDUISM Devotion to Vishnu and Shiva gods/goddesses Brahman Supreme / Universal Soul Brahma The creator Vishnu (preserver) One of two principal Gods Also goes by the names - Narayana and Hari, Mean...
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Yoga Understanding Yoga Four paths to salvation Margas - 4 paths to enlightenment Raja Yoga (Royal Yoga) - mystical exercise Jnana Yoga - knowledge Karma Yoga - duty Bhakti Yoga - devotion For...
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Untitled THE BACKGROUND OF HINDUISM CAME FROM THE INDUS VALLEYORIGINS OF HINDUISM LIE IN TWO ANCIENT CULTURAL COMPLEXESINDUS VALLEY CIVILISATION (DRAVIDIAN)ARYAN CULTUREARYAN CULTURE DEVELOPMENT FROM INDUS VALLEY CIVILISATIONN...
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Hinduism Practices •The practice of Hinduism consists of rites and ceremonies done on birth, marriage, and death. •There are three basic practices: •Worship (called Puja)- Offerings are usually made to the gods. •Cremation- The dead are...
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Hinduism - created from Mind Map Gods: Bhrama the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, Shiva the Destroyer, Shakti the creator and destroyer. Castes: Dalits/untouchables~sudras~vaisyas~kshatrylas(warrios)~brahmins(priests) Beliefs
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Puja - created from Mind Map invoke seat water
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These notes take several approaches to revision. One introduces terms such as advaita and ahimsa; another looks at Aum. Topic-focused notes include Karma, The Gunas and The Ashramas. You can also find notes on Hindu practices and yoga.
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