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HinduismHinduismZach Ben-Amots
Colin StaubHannah Gustafson
Eli Kalmus
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Hearth of HinduismHearth of HinduismIndus River Valley (Modern-day Pakistan)No single founder or theologyMostly originated from practices in
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa◦Ritual Bathing◦Belief in Reincarnation
Hearth no longer considered to be Pakistan - found more in India.
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Rituals & BeliefsRituals & BeliefsHenotheistic – various expressions of
BrahmanEthnic religionKarma – all beings are part of hierarchy.
Good deeds move you higher within it.Not entirely organized – no prophets or
single book of scripturesThe Vedas – four sacred books.Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi, Shiva
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DiffusionDiffusionBefore Christianity, Hinduism diffused
throughout South-East AsiaHindu theology was affected by the
diffusion of Islam and ChristianitySmall distribution due to Buddhist and
Islamic influenceRelocation diffusionSpreads slowly and doesn’t proselytize.
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Modern DistributionModern DistributionBritish Colonialism transported hundreds of
thousands of Hindus – mostly to S. America Still mostly concentrated in India
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Holy/Sacred SitesHoly/Sacred SitesKumbh Mela – four sites of Hindu
pilgrimage Ancient holy towns & cities
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Places of Worship/ ArchitecturePlaces of Worship/ Architecture
Two basic styles of architectures:Nagara – distinguishable due to its “bee-
hive”Dravida – made up of small stories of
pavilions.Progressively smaller the higher you go.Temples/Shrines
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Places of Worship/ArchitecturePlaces of Worship/Architecture
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SymbolsSymbolsOm (Aum) – represents the universe and
ultimate realitySwastika – symbol of luck and fortune. Sri Yantra – interwoven triangles that
represents the bond between men and women.
Lotus – the representation of creation, symbolizes “Vishnu” “Brahma” “Lakshmi”
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Burial Rights & PracticesBurial Rights & PracticesCremation – believed to be one of the
ways to release the soul from the bodyPhysical body cannot be present or visible
– soul will lingerRitual cleansing, dressing and adorning of
the body.
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ConflictsConflictsPacifistEvery state follows a different form of the
major gods.Ethnic conflict between Hindus and
Buddhists and between Hindus and Muslims.
1948 conflict on Sri Lanka – dated back 2000 years by Hindus and Buddhists in the region – somewhat associated with independence