HINDUISM

AGANAD, ALMA S. BSED FILIPINO

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Hinduism Hinduism
Beliefs Symbols

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Hinduism Holy Origins of
Books Hinduism
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Hinduism Vs.
Buddhism

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Medieval and Modern
Hindu History
 Hinduism
Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many
scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000
years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the
third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam. Roughly 95
percent of the world’s Hindus live in India. Because the religion
has no specific founder, it’s difficult to trace its origins and
history. Hinduism is unique in that it’s not a single religion but a
compilation of many traditions and philosophies
Hinduism Beliefs
Most forms of Hindus believe in
Hinduism embraces Hinduism are the doctrines of
many religious henotheistic, samsara and karma.
ideas. For this
which means they
reason, it’s
worship a single
sometimes referred
deity, known as
to as a “way of life”
or a “family of “Brahman,” but
religions,” as still recognize
opposed to a single, other gods and
organized religion goddesses
Hinduism Beliefs
One fundamental Hindus
One of the key principle of the
thoughts of religion is the idea strive to
Hinduism is that people’s achieve
“atman,” or the actions and
thoughts directly
dharma.
belief in soul.
determine their
current life and
future lives.
Hinduism Beliefs
Food is an Hinduism is
Hindus revere
important closely
all living
creatures and part of life related to
consider the other Indian
for Hindus.
cow a sacred religions.
animal
Hinduism
Symbols
❑ There are two primary
symbols associated with
Hinduism, the om and
the swastika.

❑ The symbol is one of

good luck and good
fortune.
 SAWA
OM
STIKA
Hinduism Holy
Books
The primary sacred texts, known as the
Vedas, were composed around 1500 B.C.
This collection of verses and hymns was
written in Sanskrit and contains revelations
received by ancient saints and sages.
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HINDUISM

Around 1500 B.C., the The period when the

Most scholars Indo-Aryan people Vedas were composed
believe Hinduism migrated to the Indus became known as the
started somewhere Valley, and their “Vedic Period” and
between 2300 B.C. language and culture
lasted from about
and 1500 B.C blended with that of the
1500 B.C. to 500 B.C.
indigenous people
living in the region.
ORIGINS OF
HINDUISM

The concept of
The Epic, Puranic
dharma was
and Classic Periods
introduced in new
took place between
texts, and other
500 B.C. and 500 A.D
faiths, such as
Buddhism and
Jainism, spread
rapidly.
Hinduism
vs. Hinduism and Buddhism
have many similarities.
Buddhism
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