Hinduism
What do you know about Hinduism?
Hinduism
What do you know about Hinduism?
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Write down at least two things you know about HInduism in your GoogleDoc.
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If you do not know anything that is okay, write down 'I do not know anything about this religion'.
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Watch the following video:
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Whilst watching write down at least three different things you learn about Hinduism.
Hinduism
Hinduism is one of our most ancient religions with over 3 million Gods and Goddesses.
Hindus (followers of Hinduism) practice yoga as a way to help understand the world around them.
Today we will be practicing yoga, but not the 'yoga' you know of.
Background
Yoga
In Hinduism there are four yoga pathways to help us understand the world and ourselves.
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Read over the two easiest yoga pathways below: Bhakti and Jnana.
Information
Bhakti: The path of worship/devotion
Hinduism
The act of worship is called Puja.
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This can involve praying silently, singing or even dancing.
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Hunds can pray at home or they can visit a Mandir (temple).
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Hindus pray to many Gods, each one has a story and meaning behind it.
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Hinduism is one of the few religions that has Female Goddessess.
Jnana: The path of knowledge
Hinduism
Hindus who believe in this path read the Holy Books.
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The Bgahavad Gita is a Holy Book which contains the worlds' longest poems - called Mahabratta.
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Most Hindu books are written in the language Sanskrit.
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Some words in English have come from Sanskrit - like the number 'zero'.
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Most Hindus will proabbly never read the Holy books - but the stories are put into films and theatre for everyone to understand.
Karma
Why do you think some people will struggle with this yoga pathway?
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Give at least 2 different reasons why.
Reflection
Raja: The path of inner peace
Hinduism
Raja means 'royal' and is the path that was once taken by kings in ancient times.
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There are 8 parts of this path but it is focused on leading up to one main component: meditation.
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Hindus who follow this path believe that settling the mind and overcoming physical needs will get them closer to knowing their true self and God.
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Raja yoga is something you experience with your soul.
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On your picture of a human outline place an x on where you think the soul is located.
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Raja
Practice standing or sitting in an awkward position for 2 minutes without letting your physical discomfort stop you.
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Can you do it without makein any noise or moving?
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Can you concentrate and keep your mind clear of all thoughts for the whole 2 minutes!?
Task 2
Reflection
What do you think the term 'mind over matter' means?
Use the task you have just completed to help you.
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Was it easy or hard to clear your mind of outside thoughts when completing this? Give at least two reasons for your answer.
Reflection
Task 3
Hinduism
On a scale of 1-5 would it be very easy to follow all four yoga pathways as a Hindu?
1 being very easy and 5 being almost impossible.
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Give at least one detailed reason for your answer.