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Hinduism: 

Hinduism A Brief Introduction By Shivani & Silky

Scriptures: 

Scriptures Hundreds of scriptures oldest scriptures: the four Vedas Most popular scripture: Bhagavad Gita

What 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 otherwise

Hindu Trinity: 

Hindu Trinity Brahma - the Creator Vishnu - the Preserver Shiva - the Destroyer Three aspects/powers of the same divine being

Symbolism in Hinduism: 

Symbolism in Hinduism

Holy Cow!: 

Holy Cow! Hindus have always had great respect for Mother Nature and its creatures Cow is especially significant because it symbolizes gentleness

Four 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 want

Four 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 renunciation

Temple 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 Veda

Veda 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 years

Sankara: 

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 Lord

Madhva: 

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 Mission

Festivals: 

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 Purnima

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July/August Raksha Bandhan Symbolizes the love between brother and sister. Krishnashtami Birthday of Lord Krishna, favorite lovable God of many :)

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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