The document discusses several key aspects of Hinduism including: 1. The Aryans invaded India around 1500 BC and had a dramatic influence on Indian culture and civilization, establishing the basis for Hinduism. 2. The caste system was developed by the Aryans and divided society into four main castes - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras - based on profession and respectability. One's caste cannot be changed. 3. Hinduism's goals include dharma, artha, kama which are life-affirming, and moksha which is the striving for release from life through contemplation as a hermit.

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2. Aryans…
 The Aryans were a race who invaded India
around 1500 BC.
 The Aryans had a dramatic influence on
Indian culture and future Indian
civilizations.
 Aryan religious beliefs and practices went on
to form the basis of Hinduism.

3. Caste System…
 Was developed in ancient times by the Aryans
 Nothing can be done to change caste
 Can only marry within his or her own caste
 Hindus believe person’s caste is a result of karma
 4 Main castes
 Brahmins- Priests
 Kshatriyas- Warriors
Vaisyas- Landowners, Farmers
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Sudras- Servants, Laborers
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4. Varna and Jati…
Varna Jati
 Varna is caste on the basis  Jati is a sub-caste
of position in the society .  Particular community with
 Varnas are four in number a definition on customs by
and large, having a
 Brahmans, kshatriyas, v
particular profession
aishyas and shudras
hereditarily and, inclusive
 Four-fold division
marriage rights
based on the profession
and the grades of
respectability

5. Hinduism goals…
 4 goals: 3 affirming, 1 negating
 Affirming:
 Darma (virtue): duties and obligations in caste
 Artha (success): strive to be successful in
activities of their lives
 Kama (pleasure): aesthetic pleasure-
music, drama, dance, painting, sculpture, etc…

6. Hinduism Goals (cont.)…
 Moksha
 The striving for the release of life.
 Initiated by turning away from the 3 life
affirming goals.
 Requires one to become a hermit, and
spend time in ones time in contemplation.

7. Map of Spread of Hinduism…
www.worldreligions.psu.edu

8. Music of Hinduism…