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“No religion which is narrow and which cannot satisfy the test of reason, will survive the coming reconstruction of society in which the values will have changed and character,
not possession of wealth, title or birth will be the test of merit.”
- Mahatma Ghandi
HINDUISM\ \BY IAN MCMULLEN
Originated near present-day Indus River, Pakistan
No single founder
Not a single scripture or agreed set of teachings
Over 1 billion people follow Hinduism.
Has no definitive starting point
Hinduism is primarily practiced in India (pictured right).
Background
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Hinduism combines many beliefs and ideas, but has some well-known features: Dharma (the morals and duties of people) Samsara (new beginning—reincarnation) Karma (doing well by others) Moksha (freedom from the cycle of Samsara)
Some other beliefs of Hinduism are honesty, non-violence, celibacy, prayers, etc...
Most Hindus believe there is one Supreme God (Brahman) through which other deities receive their power.
Brahman is not worshipped by Hindus, but seen more as a force, or power.
Beliefs
For those practicing HinduismAllows a sense of self
Gives an answer to what happens after death (reincarnation)
Communities formed due to similar interests
Hard to fully comprehend or understand
Little respected
Seen to participate in odd rituals and ceremonies
Social Function vs. Culture’s Opinion
For those exposed to Hinduism
RitualBaby RitesEach individual is
expected to carry on the human race
A prayer, Garbhadana (meaning “conception”), is said so newly married couples understand their obligations
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Ritual (cont’d)Baby Rites (cont’d)Several more rituals
are performed throughout pregnancy for the health of the child and mother.
Jatakarma is performed by putting honey in the mouth of the newborn followed by whispering the name of God in the child's ear.
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Ritual (cont’d)Weddings
Vary from region to region and can last up to several hours
Many rituals are performed during the ceremony, including jayamaala, madhu-parka, sapta-padi, and more
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Ritual (cont’d)Wedding Rituals Explained Jayamaala
Introduction of families to each other
Madhu-Parka Bridegroom brought to altar and
given a special drink Gau Daan and Kanya Pratigrahan
Exchanging of gifts Bride’s father approves daughter
for marriage Vivaha-homa (pictured right)
Sacred fire is lit while scripture is read
Represents selflessness needed to run a family
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Ritual (cont’d)Wedding Rituals Explained (cont’d) Paanigrahan
Ceremony of vows
Shilarohan and Laaja Homa Bride climbs over a stone to symbolize
her strength to overcome difficulties Bride and groom walk around sacred
fire
Sapta-Padi Vows are said for food, strength,
prosperity, wisdom, progeny (children), health, and friendship
Surya Darshan and Dhruva Darshan Couple looks at the Sun for creativity
and the Polar star to stay unshaken
Ashirvada (Blessings) Elders and the priest bless the newly
married couple
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Das, Subhamoy. "Hinduism." About.com. The New York Times Company, 2012. Web. 08 May 2012. <http://hinduism.about.com/>.
"Hinduism." BBC News. BBC, 29 Sept. 2009. Web. 08 May 2012. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduis m/>.
Works Cited
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2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/ritesrituals/images/baby.jpg
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