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Hinduism
Hinduism
Traditions Example
It is a collective term Reincarnation - The belief that
applied to the many after you die you return to life
philosophical and religious in a different form
traditions native to India
Hinduism as Philosophy
Hindu philosophy from the Puranas revolves around the following five concepts. These have become the
cornerstones of Hindu traditions and beliefs
Annyasin –
Householder wondering ascetic
Stage Two Stage Four
3 Golden Rule
Moksha: “release or liberation United forever with the divine Infinite bliss and awareness
Types of Teachers
ACHARYA A type of teacher who taught his pupils
without charging free.
UPADHYAYA Adopted teaching as a profession to earn
his livelihood.
CHARAKAS Known as wandering scholars; toured the
country in quest of higher knowledge.
GURU Earned his livelihood after imparting
education to his disciples and maintain
his family
SIKSHAKA Gave instruction in arts like dancing
Gandhi: The Father of
India
For Gandhi, social concern was deeply rooted in
his conviction of the
Sacredness of life.