Hannah Rundell

Hinduism

India, Delhi

Ganesh

Rituals

Incense burning, prayer, forehead markings, bathing

Spirituality and Beliefs

Symbols

Social Structure

Brahmin – priests, religious leaders

Kshatriya – Rulers, warriors

Vaishya – Merchants, craftsman

Shudra – servers, peasants

Untouchables – dirtiest jobs

Codes of behaviourThe 10 Yamas - Restraints or Proper ConductAhimsa or Non-injurySatya or TruthfulnessAsteya or NonstealingBrahmacharya or Sexual PurityKshama or PatienceDhriti or SteadfastnessDaya or CompassionArjava or HonestyMitahara or Moderate DietSaucha or Purity

The 10 Niyamas - Observances or PracticesHri or ModestySantosha or Contentment Dana or CharityAstikya or FaithIshvarapujana or Worship of the LordSiddhanta Sravana or Scriptural ListeningMati or CognitionVrata or Sacred VowsJapa or Incantation

Comparison to Christianity

Similarities DifferencesThe codes of behaviour Social structure

God (creator) Many Gods

Sacrifce After life

Prayer Myths and stories

Symbols

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Unknown. (2011). Retrieved February 28, 2012 from http://www.ramakrishnananda.com/en/our-mission/hinduism-code-of-conduct/

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