Hinduism

Hinduism : 

Hinduism Alice Main, Emily Shapiro, Mandy Pederson, Nassif Hossain, Rachel Hinant, Suzan Seo A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY COMBINED WITH BOLLYWOOD

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So What is Hinduism?

Just Kidding… Hinduism is : 

Just Kidding… Hinduism is Sanatana Dharma – The Eternal or Universal Truth World’s Oldest Religion – Dates back to 1500 B.C.E Third Largest Religion (Mainly found in South Asia) Originated in Indus Valley

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Gods and Goddesses Scripture and Rituals Philosophy Modern Day Hinduism Key Points

Gods, Goddesses : 

Ultimate being is Brahman Brahman is eternal Atman, the human soul, is part of Brahaman Gods and Goddesses are mere aspects of Brahman Important Gods, The Trimurti Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, Shiva the Destroyer Mahadevi Shakti (Femal Goddesses) Durga, Saraswati, Kali, Lakshmi, Paravati Gods, Goddesses

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Brahma The Creator

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Vishnu The Preserver Rama, one of the 10 Avatars Krishna, one of the 10 Avatars

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Shiva The Destroyer

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Mahadevi Shakti Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge & Art, Consort of Brahma Lakshmi, Goddess of Prosperity, Fortune & Fertility, Consort of Vishnu

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Mahadevi Shakti Parvati, Mother Goddess, Consort of Shiva Kali, Goddess of Death, Consort of Shiva Durga, Goddess of War/ Female Strength, Consort of Shiva

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Kali Explains Herself through Bollywood

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Scripture and Rituals

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Scripture and Rituals

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Ramayana Bollywood Style

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Philosophy

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Philosophy

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Caste system changes? - Rise of Middle class - Competition rising for education - 1992 Mandal judgment & amendment - Rise in “Casteism” Hinduism abroad - Most practices at home - Modern additions/adaptations to rituals - Conflicts with modern dating and marriage - Special practices - Passing on traditions to future generations. Hinduism Today

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Hinduism Today