logging in or signing up hinduism durgeshnandini Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 38 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: September 03, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Hinduism: Hinduism A Brief Introduction By Shivani & SilkyScriptures: Scriptures Hundreds of scriptures oldest scriptures: the four Vedas Most popular scripture: Bhagavad GitaWhat is Hinduism?: What is Hinduism?Concept of God: Concept of God Nirguna Brahman - God without attributes Saguna Brahman - God with attributes Saguna Brahman can be worshipped in any shape or form, human or otherwiseHindu Trinity: Hindu Trinity Brahma - the Creator Vishnu - the Preserver Shiva - the Destroyer Three aspects/powers of the same divine beingSymbolism in Hinduism: Symbolism in HinduismHoly Cow!: Holy Cow! Hindus have always had great respect for Mother Nature and its creatures Cow is especially significant because it symbolizes gentlenessFour Goals of Human Life: Four Goals of Human Life Kama – fulfillment of desires Artha – accumulation of wealth Dharma – performance of social and religious duties Moksha – freedom from wantFour Paths to Moksha: Four Paths to Moksha Karma Yoga - Path of righteous action Bhakti Yoga - Path of selfless devotion Jnana Yoga - Path of rational inquiry Raja Yoga - Path of renunciationTemple Worship: Temple Worship Temples provide an atmosphere conducive for spiritual progress Centers of social and cultural activities Provide a place for collective worship and prayers History of Hinduism : History of Hinduism Originated between 4000 and 2000 BC No single founder Vedas: the oldest scriptures of Hinduism Veda means “to know” Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva VedaVeda Vyasa: Veda Vyasa classified the Vedas into the four traditional collections composed the 18 Puranas composed his great poetic work, the Mahabharata in a period of two and a half yearsSankara: Sankara traveled all over India having public debates with other philosophers true happiness can be attained by removing avidya (ignorance) and maya (self deception)Ramanuja: Ramanuja wanted everybody irrespective of social standing to enjoy the eternal bliss of Lord Narayana Bhakti - complete surrender to the LordMadhva: Madhva the world is not an illusion.Vivekananda: Vivekananda First Hindu leader to visit America Famous address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago on September 11,1893 Founded the Ramakrishna MissionFestivals: Festivals Hinduism is a celebratory religion Festivals signify victory of good over evil. Every month of Hindu calendar has atleast one significant festival. Each festival has regional significance also. Celebration of diversity.May/June: May/June Lord Muruga Worshipped mostly in South India Guru: One’s teacher. The day commemorates the birthday of Veda Vyasa. Time to remember and felicitate one’s teachers. Guru PurnimaSlide 19: July/August Raksha Bandhan Symbolizes the love between brother and sister. Krishnashtami Birthday of Lord Krishna, favorite lovable God of many :)Slide 20: August/September Ganesh Chaturthi Birthday of the elephant God, Ganesha Durga Pooja/Navaratri A nine day celebration signifying the victory of Mother Durga over the evil demon King Mahishasura.October/November: October/November Deepavali: The festival of lights Mother Lakshmi Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshipped on this day. Beginning of the Hindu financial year.December/January: December/January Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh, one of the Sikh Gurus Sankranti/Pongal Celebration of the harvest festival You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
hinduism durgeshnandini Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 38 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: September 03, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Hinduism: Hinduism A Brief Introduction By Shivani & SilkyScriptures: Scriptures Hundreds of scriptures oldest scriptures: the four Vedas Most popular scripture: Bhagavad GitaWhat is Hinduism?: What is Hinduism?Concept of God: Concept of God Nirguna Brahman - God without attributes Saguna Brahman - God with attributes Saguna Brahman can be worshipped in any shape or form, human or otherwiseHindu Trinity: Hindu Trinity Brahma - the Creator Vishnu - the Preserver Shiva - the Destroyer Three aspects/powers of the same divine beingSymbolism in Hinduism: Symbolism in HinduismHoly Cow!: Holy Cow! Hindus have always had great respect for Mother Nature and its creatures Cow is especially significant because it symbolizes gentlenessFour Goals of Human Life: Four Goals of Human Life Kama – fulfillment of desires Artha – accumulation of wealth Dharma – performance of social and religious duties Moksha – freedom from wantFour Paths to Moksha: Four Paths to Moksha Karma Yoga - Path of righteous action Bhakti Yoga - Path of selfless devotion Jnana Yoga - Path of rational inquiry Raja Yoga - Path of renunciationTemple Worship: Temple Worship Temples provide an atmosphere conducive for spiritual progress Centers of social and cultural activities Provide a place for collective worship and prayers History of Hinduism : History of Hinduism Originated between 4000 and 2000 BC No single founder Vedas: the oldest scriptures of Hinduism Veda means “to know” Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva VedaVeda Vyasa: Veda Vyasa classified the Vedas into the four traditional collections composed the 18 Puranas composed his great poetic work, the Mahabharata in a period of two and a half yearsSankara: Sankara traveled all over India having public debates with other philosophers true happiness can be attained by removing avidya (ignorance) and maya (self deception)Ramanuja: Ramanuja wanted everybody irrespective of social standing to enjoy the eternal bliss of Lord Narayana Bhakti - complete surrender to the LordMadhva: Madhva the world is not an illusion.Vivekananda: Vivekananda First Hindu leader to visit America Famous address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago on September 11,1893 Founded the Ramakrishna MissionFestivals: Festivals Hinduism is a celebratory religion Festivals signify victory of good over evil. Every month of Hindu calendar has atleast one significant festival. Each festival has regional significance also. Celebration of diversity.May/June: May/June Lord Muruga Worshipped mostly in South India Guru: One’s teacher. The day commemorates the birthday of Veda Vyasa. Time to remember and felicitate one’s teachers. Guru PurnimaSlide 19: July/August Raksha Bandhan Symbolizes the love between brother and sister. Krishnashtami Birthday of Lord Krishna, favorite lovable God of many :)Slide 20: August/September Ganesh Chaturthi Birthday of the elephant God, Ganesha Durga Pooja/Navaratri A nine day celebration signifying the victory of Mother Durga over the evil demon King Mahishasura.October/November: October/November Deepavali: The festival of lights Mother Lakshmi Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshipped on this day. Beginning of the Hindu financial year.December/January: December/January Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh, one of the Sikh Gurus Sankranti/Pongal Celebration of the harvest festival