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INSERT COMPLETE DEL MAR HEADER Nick Beecher 4-3-2013 Period 7 Hinduism Input Chart

Beliefs Hinduism does not have a founder like other religions. Indians call it Sanatana Dharma Faith with no beginning or end. Some basic Hindu beliefs include Karma, Dharma, and Samsara. Karma is the sum of all good and evil in your life. The universe remembers every act we commit. Dharma is means you must do your duty and follow the law. It is the right way to live. Samsara is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Death is only the beginning of our reincarnation. If we followed our dharma and our karma was full of good actions, our soul will be reborn to a higher level.

Scripture Much of the information we have today comes from the ancient Vedas (Sanskrit for Knowledge). The Rig-Veda is a series of hymns and poems that were first memorized and recited by Brahmans or priests. Another famous story is the Ramayana. The epic tells the story of Rama and his battle with Ravana (a demon). Even today, Hindus celebrate Divali (row of lamps) to honor Ramas triumph over evil and the beginning of the new year.

Gods and Goddesses Hindus are polytheistic worshiping over 330 million gods/goddesses. There are 3 you should know: Brahma- the creator, Shiva (pictured) the destroyer, and Vishnu- the preserver. Hindus have the right to choose which god to worship because they believe there are many paths to righteousness. A famous quote from the Bhagavadgita says All gods lead to God as rivers lead to the sea.

INSERT COMPLETE DEL MAR HEADER Nick Beecher 4-3-2013 Period 7 Hinduism Input Chart

Use the previous page and the videos to complete the following. Write complete sentences with specific details from the texts. DO NOT PLAGARIZE. PARAPHRASE USING YOUR OWN VOCABULARY. Be thorough in your answers. Input Charts are the primary source for Unit Exams (30% HISTORY category), use as study guide. PROMPT 1.) What is Karma? 2.) EXTEND -- How does Karma influence how someone lives their life under Hindusim? YOUR ANSWER Karma is the sum of all good and evil in your life. Karma influences how someone lives their life under Hinduism because what you do in your present life effects what you are reborn into in your next life. 3.) What is Dharma? Dharma means you must do your duty and follow the law. 4.) EXTEND -- How does Dharma influence how Dharma influences how someone lives his or her someone lives their life under Hindusim? life under Hinduism because the more you follow the law and do your duty, the higher your level of life will be when you are reborn. 5.) What is Samsara? Samsara is the cycle of life, death and rebirth. If we did good actions in karma and dharma out soul would be reincarnated into a higher level of life. 6.) EXTEND -- How does Samsara influence how Samsara influences how someone lives their life someone lives their life under Hindusim? under Hinduism because if we followed both out karma and dharma, we will be reborn into a higher level. 7.) According to the video Hindu Beliefs, why Millions of Hindus go to Varanasi on the River do millions of Hindus go to Varanasi on the River Ganges each year to pray, perform rituals, and Ganges each year? bathe in the Varanasi River to purify their soul. 8.) According to the video Hindu Gods, explain Krishna is a significant figure in Hinduism because how Krishna is a significant figure in Hinduism? he had a temple memorialized to him. 9.) According to the video Family Life, provide Most Hindus are vegetarian, because they believe key aspects of Hindu family life. it is wrong to kill animals for food. Hindu home have a shrine, where the family prays to their god or goddess.

INSERT COMPLETE DEL MAR HEADER Nick Beecher 4-3-2013 Period 7 Hinduism Input Chart

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