Hinduism Pt. 3 &4

Hinduism and the Arts

Multiplicity:

Symbolism:

Dance:

Hinduism: Modern Challenges

European influence:

Weakened cast system:

Women take on more roles:

RamaKrishna (1836-1886):

Lived most of his life in the temple of Kali near Calcutta

Found that all experiences of the gods by humans are manifestations of the one God.

Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)

Non-violent marches were the corner stone of his political power.

Gandhi believed that all people are committed to seek and fulfill truth.

After succeeding he was given the title “great spirit.”

Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950):

Educated at Cambridge England mainly European languages

He led a group that focused on non-cooperation, passive resistance, boycott, and national education

Hindu Influence beyond India :

Strongest influence is in…South Africa, Malaysia, Fiji, Singapore, and England.

Hare Krishna movement

Worldview:

Absolute:

The World:

Humans:

Problem for Humans:

The Solution for Humans:

Community and Ethics:

Interpretation of History:

Worldview:

Rituals and Symbols:

Life after Death:

Hinduism and other Religions:

Hinduism: An Analysis

Hindu Metaphysics

Hindu Ethics

Ethics and Karma

Ethical Evaluation

Monism in Hinduism

Hindu Epistemology

Eternality of the Universe

Summary