HA! Chapter 15

Learning About Hindu Beliefs

15.1 Introduction

Hinduism – India’s first major religion

Dharma – Stands for law, obligation and duty/responsibility

Key Hindu Beliefs:

o Brahman o Deities o Karmao Samsara

15.2 the Origins of Hinduism

Vedas – Early Hindu religion which included sacred texts, hymns, and prayers

Sanskrit – An ancient language of India… The Vedas was written in Sanskrit.

Brahman – A class of priests or religious scholars that interpret the Vedas.

Brahmanism – Vedas develops into Brahmanism after the Brahman priest bring a standard way of worshipping the Vedas.

Aryans brought the first parts/elements of Hinduism to India

All Hindus follow the basic beliefs of Hinduism that are laid out in the Vedas.

15.3 Hinduism and the Caste System

15.4 Hindu Beliefs About Brahman

15.5 Hindu Beliefs About Deities

15. 6 Hindu Beliefs About Dharma

15.7 Hindu Beliefs About Karma

15.8 Hindu Beliefs About Samsara

15.9 Chapter Summary