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How does Hinduism guide followers and shape identity and culture? - Coggle…
How does Hinduism guide followers and shape identity and culture?
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Hindus think that the world was created by Brahma
Hindus worship 1,000s of Gods, but there are only 3 main gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Sheva the Destoyer
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, meaning they worship more than one god.
Hindus believe you have a proper behavior as a human. This is called Dharma. As long as everyone follows their Dharma, all will be good. Dharma is represented by a wheel.
Hindus believe a belief in a universal soul. This is not a God, but the universe itself, It is the source of reality, Its name is Brahman.
Hindus believe a belief in an immortal individual soul called Atman. Actions by your body can have an effect on what happens to your soul when your reincarnate.
Hindus believe in a belief called Karma. What happens to a person, happens because they caused it with their actions. These actions affect your reincarnation.
Hindus believe beliefs in Vedas which are holy books divinely revealed to Hindu sages.
Hindus believe a belief that time is a cycle. It has no beginning or end.
Origins
1.2 billion Hindus in the world
Mostly from India and Nepal.
Over 5,000 years old
Have
They have temples
Do
Hindus celebrate many different holidays: Diwali, Holi, Maha Shivarati
On Diwali, Hindus wear new and good clothes, make good food, wake up early to purchase jasmines to decorate their home, share food with their neighbors, draw a lotus flower on the floor of their homes using chalk.
On Maha Shivratri Festival, Hindus do meditation, take a bath, and complete many rituals