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Origin of Hinduism

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Originated from India in Harappan period (5500-2600BCE)

Grew out of the Vedas ( 吠陀經 )The Vedas focuses on worship of deities

YogaGoals

• to liberate themselves from the world,

• to control the body and the mind and

• to enter the world of supreme Brahman

( 實休梵 )

Yoga• Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Rāja Yoga,

Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga,Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga.

Karma Yoga: a science approach (aims at achieving perfection in approach)

Karma Yoga: a science approach (aims at achieving perfection in approach)

Raja Yoga: involves the

cultivation of mind using

meditation to achieve

liberation.

Raja Yoga: involves the

cultivation of mind using

meditation to achieve

liberation.

Yoga

Hatha Yoga: to

cultivate physical

body and keep the

body healthy

Hatha Yoga: to

cultivate physical

body and keep the

body healthy

Jnana Yoga: an intellectual approach that leads to wisdom

Jnana Yoga: an intellectual approach that leads to wisdom

Bhakti Yoga: signifies the loyalty to and attitude towards the God based on human relationships

Bhakti Yoga: signifies the loyalty to and attitude towards the God based on human relationships

Customs

1.Greeting with" Namaskar" or "Namaste“

2.Hindus apply distinctive marks on their forehead

3.Significance of Names: inspire

the child to follow the path of righteousness

4.Vegetarianism

Distinctive marks

Festivals

1.Maha Kumbha Mela2.Yugaadi3.Deepaavali - the Festival

of Lights: signifies the victory of divine forces over those of wickedness

Festivals

• typically celebrate events from Hindu mythology {神話 } , coinciding with seasonal changes.

• Holi is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other.

Bonfires are lit the day before.

• Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month.

Bonfires

Pilgrimage ( 朝聖 )

• There are numerous practices to help one think of divinity ( 神性 ) in the midst of everyday life.

• Hindus engage in worship or veneration either at home or at a temple.

• Many Hindus visit temples only during religious festivals.

• They perform their worship through icons.

One of the largest temple, Akshardham Temple

Concepts of God and Denominations

• subdivided into a number of major denominations –Saivism ( 特麗卡 ), Shaktism ( 沙克蒂 ), Smartism ( 自由印度教 ) , and Vaishnavism ( 神毗濕奴 ) .

Shaktism Smartism

Concepts of God and Denominations• Some denominations like Saivism and Vaishnavism thi

nk that :• God comes to Earth as a human being to help humans in thei

r struggle toward enlightenment and salvation.

Saivism Vaishnavism

Concepts of God and Denominations

• The are two kinds of theologies: monistic ( 一元論的 ) and pantheistic (泛神論的 )

• Monistic theologies: only one God in Hinduism.• Pantheitics theologies: many Gods in Hinduism.• Hindus believe that the soul, ātman, is eternal. • Whoever fully follow the ātman can reach liberation or

freedom.• Atman is ultimately from Brahman, the supreme spirit.

Concepts of God and Denominations

• Most Hindus choose one deity and worship.• Popular deities include Rama, Kali and Shiva.

Rama Kali Shiva

Hindu architecture

• Nagara styles: the towers of temples will be beehive or honeycomb shaped.

Politana Angkor Wat Temple

Hindu architecture

• Dravidan style: The tower consists of progressively smaller storeys of pavilions.

Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur Temple Tiruvannamalai Temple

Marriage in Hinduism

•Wedding ceremonies can be expensive

•Colors are red and gold

•Common for middle or upper-class weddings to have a

guest list of over 500 people

Hindu clothes

•Traditional Indian women clothing: the Sari

•The Sari is still very popular nowadays

• It has a sense of luxury and sexuality to it.•Men's traditional clothing: Sherwani

•It is a coat like garment which is tight and close to the body

The Sari

Sherwani

The End

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