How is Hinduism monotheistic?
They pray to one god out of the different aspects
How is Hinduism polytheistic?
They worship many deities that take the form of a male or female
How do Hindus experience and access the divine?
They seek it through images and nature
Brahman
A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything
Atman
a person's soul
Dharma
a person's religious and moral duties
Karma
the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation
Samsara (Hinduism)
cycle of reincarnation
Moksha (Hinduism)
liberation from samsara and becoming one with Brahman
Explain the Indian caste system and how it connects to the Hindu belief system
The caste system divided Hindus into four main categories assigned at birth which the idea originated from Brahma, the Hindu god of creation
how do Hindus live out their faith? This includes major holidays Holi and Diwali.
Hindus practice self control and peace in order to achieve Moksha. Hindus celebrate Holi because it is a celebration that honors love and they celebrate Diwali because it signifies the spiritual victory of light over darkness
Explain the Hindu spiritual ideal of asceticism
In Hinduism it means practicing self restraint and discipline.
Describe the Hindu practice of yoga. Explain how Hindu practices have been adapted in the United States/ the West. How does yoga relate to religious appropriation?
Hindus practice Yoga as a way to gain mental and Physical discipline ove themselves. When Hindus immigrate to the United States in later years they became very well known for their high sense of education and tolerance towards other races, religions, and