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- 1. Review • Quran - Recitation • Foreclosure - someone else decided their religious identity • Diffusion - they don’t care about their religious identity • Moratorium - searching • Achievement - found their religious identity
- 2. Hinduism Benchmark Paper Write an essay of 1,250-1,500 words 1. Describe the three important Hindu deities of the Hindu Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva. What are each one’s role in the Yuga cycles? 2. Describe the caste system including the Dalit caste. How does the caste system function in the normal life of a Hindu.
- 3. Hinduism Benchmark Paper 3. Pick a Christian community in India: Compare and contrast the beliefs and practices of the Christian community with the beliefs (the atman, karma, reincarnation, and dharma) and practices of Hinduism. 4. What barriers for Hindus in understanding the gospel? 5. Compare & contrast Hinduism with Christianity a. How is God b. What is the Fall of Adam c. Who is Jesus & how are sins forgiven, what is salvation?
- 4. Hinduism Benchmark Paper 6. Sources a. Must use textbook b. Three other academic sources c. Can use an interview
- 5. Student Check list ___ All pronouns are either first person singular, or third person. ___ All verbs agree (either present or past tense as appropriate) ___ Font is 12 point, Times New Roman, one-inch margin, double-spaced. ___ No gender specific pronouns (used they instead of him or her unless necessary) ___ Ran spell and grammar checker ___ Read it aloud to myself, to a friend, or had a friend read it ___ Used proper APA 7 headings ___ All citations conform to APA 7 format
- 6. APA Headings • Heading 1 - Aligned Center, bold • Heading 2 - Aligned left, bold • Heading 3 - Aligned left, bold, italicized • Heading 4 - Indented, bold, followed with a period
- 7. Learning About Hinduism This is my introduction…ah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah The Hindu Trinity There are three main deities… blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blah Brahma There are three main deities… blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah bla Vishnu There are three main deities… blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah blahlah blah blah blah blah bla Shiva This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Title: Center, regular Level 1: center bold Level 2: Left bold Level 2: Left bold Level 2: Left bold
- 8. Vishnu’s Avatars This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Krishna This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Rama This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Buddha This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Level 2 left, bold, Level 3 left, bold, italicize, Level 3 left, bold, italicize Level 3 left, bold, italicize
- 9. Learning About Hinduism 2 Avatars This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Krishna This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Rama This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Buddha This is the first elk blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Page headers
- 10. APA 7 • Support the stuff you say. Any information you give needs to have a source. • Every quote needs a page number or location number • Look up how to cite sources from the GCU writing center • Or use Owl.purdue.edu
- 11. Hinduism’s Influence In the West
- 12. Hinduism Topic 4
- 13. Indus River Valley Sindhu (Sanskrit) Hindu (Persian) India (Greek) India Origin of the Name
- 14. Sanatan Dharma The eternal path India Hindus call their religion:
- 15. Demographics
- 16. Demographics • Considered oldest religion (Non-Christian historians) • Worldwide 1.1 billion • 15% of world’s population • 94% of Hindus live in India • Third largest religion in world (Pew Research, 2015)
- 17. Demographics • Worldwide 1.1 billion • India 1.053 billion • North America 2.25 million • Arizona 33,000 (Pew Research, 2017; AZCentral, 2014)
- 19. History
- 20. Periods of History • Indus Valley Period ( 2700 to 1500 BC) • Vedic Period (1500 to 500 BC) • Classical Period (320 AD to 520 AD) • Medieval Period (in between) • Modern Period (1757 to 1949) • Independent India (1949 to present)
- 21. Indus Valley Civilization 2000 BC
- 23. Aryan Migration 1500 BC Sanskrit Language Vedic Literature
- 24. Vedic Period 1500 BC - 500 BC Vedic texts written
- 25. Vedic Period 1500 BC - 500 BC Brahmanism Belief in a creator god
- 26. Veda Texts 1200 BC Described Animal Sacrifices Described the gods
- 27. Upanishad Texts 700 BC Philosophy texts Described order of universe
- 28. Bhagavad Gita 400 BC - 200 AD Described order of society Described a person’s duty Described the Caste System
- 29. Classical Period 500 BC - 500 AD Worship of Vishnu, Shiva, Devi Concept of Dharma Vishnu the Preserver
- 30. Classical Period 500 BC - 500 AD Buddhism split Jainism split Buddha (563 - 483 BC)
- 31. Medieval Period 500 - 1757 AD Proliferation of Teachers Islamic Invasion Dashavatara Temple to Vishnu
- 32. Modern Period 1757 - 1949 British Occupation Christian Missionaries Modernization
- 33. India’s Independence 1949 - Present Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister
- 34. Beliefs
- 35. Abrahamic Religions Believe Truth was Revealed Mt. Sinai Moses The Gospel Jesus Quran Muhammad
- 36. Hinduism believes truth always existed • Shruti — that what is heard • Recorded in the Vedas • No prophet or revelation
- 37. Seven Beliefs 1. Brahman 2. Atman 3. Karma 4. Moksha 5. Yuga 6. Dharma 7.The Vedas
- 38. 1. Brahman Universal Soul Material everything’s made from Energy pervading the universe Impersonal Force
- 39. 1. Brahman • Brahman - The Universal (impersonal) Soul • Brahma - The (personal) creator god • Brahmin - The priestly class in the caste system
- 40. 2. Atman A person’s individual soul Soul lives on after death
- 41. 3. Karma Literally “action” Cosmic justice Good and bad actions affect Society, our life, our next life
- 42. Past Life Present Life Future Life 3. Karma
- 43. 4. Yugas Kalpae 4 Epochs of Time 4.35 Million year cycle Creation -> Destruction -> Creation
- 44. Creation Story
- 45. Satya Yuga Humanity governed by the gods Hindu Golden Age
- 46. Treta Yuga Emergence of human Civilization
- 47. Dwapar Yuga Secularization of Humanity Decline of Civilization
- 48. Kali Yuga Materialism - Warfare Age of Darkness Destruction of Civilization
- 49. 4 -Yuga’s 4 Epochs of Time 4.35 Million year cycle Creation -> Destruction -> Creation
- 50. 5. Dharma Balance in the universe Balance in your personal life Balance between society & the earth
- 51. 6. Moksha Journey toward Brahman
- 52. Goals to Acquire 1. Dharma: Balance 2. Artha: Wealth & Prosperity 3. Kama Sutra: Pleasure in body & mind 4. Moksha: Achieved through #1-3
- 53. Vices to Avoid 1. Kama: lust & coveting 2. Kroodha: anger 3. Lobha: Greed 4. Moha: Obsession with things, people or power 5. Mada: pride 6. Matsarya: Jealousy & coveting
- 54. 7. Vedas The four sacred texts of Hinduism
- 55. Seven Beliefs 1. Brahman 2. Atman 3. Karma 4. Moksha 5. Yuga 6. Dharma 7.The Vedas
- 56. Sacred Texts
- 57. Sacred Texts • The Four Vedas • The Upanishads • The later texts
- 58. The Four Vedas 1. Rig Veda 2. Sama Veda 3. Yajur Veda 4. Atharva Veda
- 59. Four Vedas 1500 - 500 BC Vedic Period of India Orally transmitted Divine Texts
- 60. 1. Rig Veda Songs & Poems Truth, Reality, Universe War, Weddings, Rituals
- 61. 2. Yajur Veda Sacrificial rites Rituals
- 62. 3. Sama Veda Sweet song that destroys sorrow Praises to the gods
- 63. 4. Atharva Veda Curses, spells, blessings
- 64. Upanishads 800 - 500 BC Divine Texts Philosophical questions in the Vedas Concept of the Atman (person’s essence)
- 65. Additional Texts 1. Bhagavad Gita 2. Puranas 3. Mahabharata 4. Ramayana
- 66. Bhagavad Gita Epoch War story Krishna teaches Arjuna We all must act according to Duty (Dharma)
- 67. Puranas Encyclopedias of Hindu Beliefs Yoga Taxation, Caste System, Civil Law
- 68. Mahabharata Longest poem in the world Epoch story 5 x Bile
- 69. Ramayana Epoch story of Prince Rama
- 70. Hindu Deities
- 71. Hindu Trimurti 1. Brahama - The Creator 2. Vishnu - The Preserver 3. Shiva- The Destroyer Brahman Vishnu Shiva
- 72. Brahma Vishnu Shiva Krishna - Vishnu’s Avatar Ganesh Murugan
- 73. 1. Brahma The Creator Not equal to Brahman Holds book of knowledge Four heads for four Vedas
- 74. Brahma’s Heads The four Vedas Four Yugas (epochs)
- 75. Saraswati Brahma’s wife Goddess of learning
- 76. 2. Vishnu The preserver Preserves world until destroyed Discis is weapon to cut down those who upset Dharma
- 77. Vishnu’s Wives Lakshmi Bhu Devi Garuda (his eagle)
- 78. Vishnu Is blue because Blue is the sky, the sea, and represents vastness
- 79. Vishnu’s 10 Avatars Means “descent” Ten Avatars Divine appearances of gods Intervene to repair Dharma
- 80. Krishna Primary Avatar a. when earth was flooded he dragged earth out from under the sea b. Born on earth (like Jesus) spent life fixing things and died
- 81. 3. Shiva The Destroyer At end of world Dance to destroy the world
- 82. Shiva’s Wives Parvati & Sati
- 83. Shiva’s sons Ganesha (remove obstacles) Murugan (god of war)
- 85. Four Branches 1. Vaishnavas - worship Vishnu 2. Shaivas - worship Shiva 3. Smartas - follow Puranas, Mahabharata, & Ramayana 4. Shaktas - worship Devi (a feminine Brahma)
- 86. Caste System
- 87. Bhagavad Ghita Rig Veda Created by Krishna Created to maintain Dharma
- 88. Brahma’s Body • Brahmins - priests, Brahma’s mouth • Kshatriyas - warriors, Brahma’s arms • Vaishyas - merchants, Brahma’s legs • Shudras - laborers, Brahma’s feet
- 90. Caste System in History • Originally, Caste based on ability • Laws of Manu (5th Century BC) • Rule #1 - Brahmin are Lord of Castes • Rule #2 - Hindus cannot change caste • Dalit - Untouchables, out-caste, emerged
- 91. Caste System in History • British exploited castes (1757 - 1930s) • British established laws to protect (1930s - 1947) • India established laws full rights to all castes (1947) • Today, castes mostly social/cultural
- 93. Swami Hindu Holy Man Teacher with many followers
- 94. Guru Any Spiritual teacher One who initiates followers
- 96. Yogi Hindu teacher of Yoga
- 97. Practices
- 98. The Third Eye Chakra Spiritual Sight Seer is someone with Chakra
- 99. Vegetarianism Non-violence Dharma with nature Vegetarianism purifies soul
- 100. Why are cows sacred • Because most Hindus are vegetarian and they give milk • Because they are like a mother who gives life • Because they are associated with mother goddess • Because were sacred in the Vedas
- 102. Hindu Holidays
- 103. Four Hindu Holidays
- 104. Holi Festival of Color (spring)
- 107. Raksha Bandhan Honoring brothers & sisters
- 109. Ganesh Chaturthi Birth of Ganesha
- 110. Navrati Feast of Nine Nights Rama’s Victory over Ravana
- 111. Rama Navami Birth of Lord Rama
- 112. Ugadi New Years
- 113. Hindu Adoptions of Christian Narratives
- 114. Jesus in India Nicolas Notovitch (1887) Swami Abhedananda (1922) Levi Dowling (1908) Nicholas Roerich (1925)
- 115. Reincarnation of Krishna Similar stories Similar teachings Allegedly both Avatars
- 116. Self-Realization Fellowship Yoga International Fellowship Of Krishna Consciousness American Hindu Movements
- 118. Yoga Join, Unite 1. Bhakti Yoga — chanting, prayer 2. Hatha Yoga — physical postures 3. Karma Yoga — acts of service
- 119. Yoga Chicago (1893) Swami Krishnamacharya Father of Modern Yoga
- 120. Yoga Hollywood (1947) Indra Devi Yoga Studio
- 122. Maharishi Mahesh Introduced in 1955 Popularized 1960s & 70s
- 123. The Beatles with Maharishi Mahesh (1968)
- 126. Self-Realization Fellowship Los Angeles, 1920 His teaching on Bhagavad Gita Paramahansa Yogananda (1893 - 1952)
- 127. Self-Realization Fellowship Los Angeles, 1920 His teaching on Bhagavad Gita Los Angeles Temple on Hollywood Blvd.
- 128. International Society for Krishna Consciousness
- 129. ISKS International Society for Krishna Consciousness Vaishnava Branch Sri Chaitanya of Bengal (1500) Devotion to Krishna Bhagavad Gita ISKS on Hollywood Blvd
- 130. ISKS International Society for Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada (1966) San Francisco Counterculture
- 131. ISKS International Society for Krishna Consciousness Public Dance Promote Vegetarianism Veneration of Lord Krishna Chanting “Hare Krishna”
- 133. Discussion • What can Christians affirm from Scripture? • What can we disagree with from Scripture? • What possible concerns about American innovations?
Editor's Notes
- https://www.pewforum.org/2017/04/05/the-changing-global-religious-landscape/
- Fusion of the Aryan and Indus River Valley Civilization Created the Hindu people.
- The Satya Yuga (सत्य युग), alternatively called the Sat Yuga and Krita Yuga, is not only the first but also the foremost of the Hindu divisions of time, not unlike the Golden Age in Greek mythology. The Dharma bull stands steadily on all four legs during this period. The Satya Yuga is the consummate "Yuga of Truth," wherein humankind is governed by gods, and every manifestation or work performed by human beings resembles the purest ideal of the divine. This epoch is characterized by a harmonious, pious society, and no evil or hatred is said to exist whatsoever. There are no class divisions between rich and poor, nor is their any need for labor or a system of commerce since all is available in abundance by the power of the will. People are not stricken with disease in this period, nor do they age. All the pillars of religion such as knowledge and penance are present in totality in this age, though meditation (dyana) is the virtue accorded highest value. Ashrams, meanwhile, are devoid of any wickedness and deceit. As such, the great majority of the people alive in this age are able to experience spirituality by direct intuitive realization of truth, and the cleavage between the material and the transcendent realms is essentially transparent. Writing is unnecessary because people communicate directly by way of their thoughts; as are temples, since people continually feel the omnipresence of God. Matsya (the fish), Kurma (the turtle), Varaha (the boar) and Narasimha (the man-lion), the first four incarnations of Vishnu, appear in this epoch.
- While the Treta Yuga (त्रेता युग) saw a slight decline in the overall quality of life, it was still a glorious age in itself. The Dharma bull stood on three legs during this period. Treta Yuga was most prominently the mental age, in which psychic power was harnessed. Many inventions resulted from this power, which were used to dissolve the illusion of time. As in the Satya Yuga, religion still flourished, and fittingly the virtue accorded highest value in this epoch is yajna (sacrifice). This Yuga saw the incarnation of the first human avatars of Vishnu: Vamana, Parashurama, and Rama, respectively. Although this age was not usually marked by warfare, it was during this time period when the war that is recounted in the Ramayana allegedly occurred, wherein Rama conquered the evil King Ravana.
- The Dvapara Yuga (द्वापर युग) is described as seeing the first drastic decline in righteousness of humanity. The dharma bull now only stands only on two legs, so the overall moral standard of the people in the Dvapara Yuga drops immensely. In this age, adherence to the Vedas becomes less acute and the Vedas are divided into the four parts that we know today as the Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva Vedas. More seriously, the Caste system of the varnas is neglected during this time, along with the Yajnas (sacrifices).
- The Dvapara Yuga (द्वापर युग) is described as seeing the first drastic decline in righteousness of humanity. The dharma bull now only stands only on two legs, so the overall moral standard of the people in the Dvapara Yuga drops immensely. In this age, adherence to the Vedas becomes less acute and the Vedas are divided into the four parts that we know today as the Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva Vedas. More seriously, the Caste system of the varnas is neglected during this time, along with the Yajnas (sacrifices).
- Material advantages, acquiring things
- Material advantages, acquiring things
- Brahma is the creator. He is separate from Brahman, the creation the universal soul His four heads face Rides a giant swan
- Brahma is the creator. He is separate from Brahman, the creation the universal soul His four heads face
- Known for many arms At the end of time will dance to destroy the earth Has a third eye. If he opens it, and you’re in front of him You will be destroyed.
- Ganesha elephant Removes obstacles
- Vaishnavas worship Vishnu Shaivas worship Shiva Smartas follow specific sacred texts like the Puranas, Mahabharata, and Ramayana instead of he vedas, And they worship Ganesha Durga, Surya, Shiva, and an avatar of Vishnu
- Hinduism does not explicitly prohibit eating meat, but it does strongly recommend ahimsa – the concept of non-violence against all life forms including animals.[1][2] As a consequence, many Hindus prefer a vegetarian or lacto-vegetarian lifestyle, and methods of food production that are in harmony with nature, compassionate, and respectful of other life forms as well as nature.[1] Vegetarian diet See also: History of Brahmin diet Vegetarianism in ancient India India is a strange country. People do not kill any living creatures, do not keep pigs and fowl, and do not sell live cattle. —Faxian, 4th/5th century CE Chinese pilgrim to India[46] Hinduism does not require a vegetarian diet,[47] but some Hindus avoid eating meat because it minimizes hurting other life forms.[48] Vegetarianism is considered satvic, that is purifying the body and mind lifestyle in some Hindu texts.[49][50]
- Holi Holi is a festival of colour and a harbinger of spring in India. The onset of Holi is marked by the burning of an effigy of Holika – an evil entity from Hindu mythology – to signify the triumph of good over evil. The night of revelry around the bonfire goes on until the embers die. The following morning kicks off with people smearing coloured powder on each other, more carousal and occasionally the consumption of bhang, an intoxicating edible cannabis preparation.
- Diwali The festival of lights – Diwali or Deepavali – is the most popular festival on the Indian subcontinent. The underlying essence of Diwali revolves around light superseding darkness, or the triumph of goodness over evil. Glimmering diyas (lamps) adorn every nook and cranny of every residence in the evening, and there are also fireworks and a delicious traditional banquet.
- Maha Shivaratri Shiva is the foremost deity in the Hindu pantheon and regarded as the destroyer. Maha Shivaratri, or ‘the great night of Shiva’, commemorates the supremacy of Shiva. People refrain from sleeping and instead pray to the great lord. Most dedicated disciples of Lord Shiva celebrate Maha Shivaratri by fasting and chanting the hymns to Tandava, a dance performed by Lord Shiva.
- Brothers honor sisters. Ancient Tie a string around their writes
- Krishna Janmashtami Lord Krishna has a prominent place in Hindu folklore. Krishna Janmashtami is the joyous festival celebrating the birth of Krishna, with a lot of merriment, dancing and singing. The gaiety of Krishna Janmashtami is often accompanied by competitions, notably breaking a pot filled with yoghurt that is suspended high in the air. Competitors form human pyramids in an attempt to break the pot and spill the contents, which is then formally offered as prasada (ritual offering).
- Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi’s status as one of the most popular festivals in the country is partly due to its eccentricity, something the festival shares with its corresponding deity, Lord Ganesh. Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva, the destroyer. Yet Ganesh is at odds with his father in his convictions and appearance. His face resembles that of an elephant, while his witty and playful temperament inspires devotion from people of all age groups. Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the birth of Ganesh with the formal offering of prayers to a clay idol of the deity. The idol is later immersed in a body of water amid further festivities.
- Navratri – Dussehra – Durga Puja Akin to the recurring theme in Hindu mythology of the victory of good over evil, the legend behind the Navratri festival has to do with Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana, a demonic entity. An alternative legend revolves around the victories of the goddess Durga against the diabolical forces that once walked the face of the Earth. Navratri, meaning nine nights, is a time to honour the deities and plead for their blessings and goodwill. The invigorating festival centres around the goddess Durga in East India, and goes by the name of Durga Puja. The world-famous Dussehra of Mysore also falls on the final day of Navratri, and the festival as a whole essentially serves as the precursor to the coming Diwali.
- Rama Navami The epic poem of the Ramayana has vast religious significance in Hinduism. Its protagonist, Lord Rama, with his divine prowess and benevolence, slays immoral beings, conquers the realm and establishes order. The day marking the birth of Lord Rama is celebrated as Rama Navami, and the observances include charity, recitals and prayers.
- Ugadi Conforming to the Hindu calendar, Ugadi is New Year’s Day for Hindus. The festival of Ugadi is celebrated predominantly in the South Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. Premises are decorated with mango leaves, flowers and other embellishments; floral patterns are drawn on the floor, and savoury snacks are prepared in a bid to welcome the new year on a high note. Additionally, the consumption of bevu bella – a blend of neem (bevu) and jaggery (bella) – is obligatory. Neem is bitter in taste and jaggery is sweet; together, they signify the acceptance of life’s bitterness and happiness in equal parts.
- Nicolas Notovich (1887), a Russian Journalist claims read it in a Hindu Manuscript. He was exposed as fabrication Abhedananda (1922), founder of the Vedanta Society in New York claims went to Tibet and found it out Levi Dowlinmg (1908) The Acquarian Gospel of Jesus, it was channeled to him Nicholas Roerich (1925) Russian mystic who traveled and wrote.
- Described in the Bhagavad Gita Taught by a Yogi Each student chooses a personal god Vaishnava branch Physical, and mental focus on a Hindu deity Being in harmony with the
- Chicago 1893 Parliament of Religions Krishnamacharya lectured on yoga In the 1920s it caught on
- Chicago 1893 Parliament of Religions Krishnamacharya lectured on yoga In the 1920s it caught on
- Silent mantra meditation Created a for-profit school involving teachers, classes, books, manuals. A Huge commercial endeavor. Health products It is FOR-PROFIT And he targeted celebrities
- His teaching about the Bhagavad Gita HQ in Los Angeles Also called the “Father of Yoga in the West” Began in India in 1917, than came to Los Angeles
- Hand out the Bhagavad Gita on the street Have vegetarian food and invite people to come eat Venerate Krishna through public parades Chant Hare Krishna Male devotees shave their head Renounce alcohol and drugs Small tuft of hair called a sikha—surrender to their guru Mark on their forehead sign of devotion to Krishna 55 centers in the US Numbers widely