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Hinduism is a polytheistic religion founded in India in 1500 BC without a known founder. It is one of the largest religions in the world today. Hindus believe in reincarnation and fulfilling religious duties associated with one's social position and stage of life, of which there are four - student, married family years, increased spirituality, and contemplation in old age.

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The document summarizes various Bhakti-Sufi traditions in India, including their integration, differences from Vedic traditions, criticism of the caste system, and notable figures. It discusses how different religious groups combined over time through the spread of Brahmanical ideas and reworking beliefs of lower castes. Key figures mentioned who protested against patriarchal and caste norms include Alvars, Nayanars, Lingayats, Kabir, Nanak, and Guru Gobind Singh. The document also provides brief descriptions of Sufi saints Mirabai and Kabir as examples of sagun and nirgun worship traditions.

Unit 29 religious ideas and movement

Jaya Jyotika

This document provides an overview of religious ideas and movements in India, including the Bhakti movement, Sufi mysticism, and Islamic revivalist movements. It discusses the ideology and major schools of the Bhakti movement, including Ramananda's teachings that produced the Saguna and Nirguna schools. Sufi philosophy and major Sufi orders are also examined. The document introduces Guru Nanak and the basic tenets of Sikhism. In under 3 sentences, the document summarizes key religious trends and movements in India such as the Bhakti movement, Sufi mysticism, and the teachings of figures like Ramananda and Guru Nanak that influenced religious thought.

Bhakti movement in india

Diksha Sharma

The Bhakti movement originated in India as a religious concept of devotional surrender to a supreme god for salvation. It emerged in opposition to Jainism and Buddhism which were supported by merchants and the state. Bhakti exponents believed devotion could overcome fate unlike these other religions. The movement was spread by many poet-saints from the 7th-10th centuries in South India and later all of India from the 14th century onward. Key figures included Ramananda, Chaitanya, Mirabai, Sur Das, Kabir, Nanak, Ravidas, and Namadeva who composed devotional poems in local languages to spread the message of bhakti.

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Radhe Shyam

This document provides information about the Bhakti-Sufi Tradition chapter in the author's history textbook. It discusses Guru Nanak and the origins of Sikhism. It also discusses Mirabai, an important female figure in the Bhakti movement. The document outlines the author's methodology, which is to learn more about the Bhakti-Sufi Tradition by focusing on important figures and movements within the tradition.

Mahayana buddhism

Jasten Domingo

Mahayana Buddhism diverged into numerous schools over 2000 years with different scriptures and rituals. It believes Buddha secretly taught advanced principles and that he was a celestial being, not just human. Core texts include the Lotus Sutra. Bodhisattvas strive for enlightenment to help all beings. Schools include Pure Land focusing on Amitabha Buddha, Zen emphasizing meditation, and Tibetan Buddhism incorporating local Bon religion.

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Department of Linguistics,Bharathiar University

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions originating in India with over 700 million followers worldwide. It is considered a major world religion with influence on many other religions throughout its long history. Hindu beliefs include reincarnation, dharma, karma, moksha, and the existence of divine beings. There are multiple sects including Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism. Important concepts are the three yogas of devotion, action, and knowledge. The sound of Om is highly sacred. Major festivals celebrate Diwali, Holi, and other events. There is no single founder or clergy, but holy texts include the Vedas and Upanishads. Cremation is the primary funeral

South Indian Bhakti

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World Religion - Hinduism

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Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world originating in India around 1500 BC. It has over 750 million followers worldwide, with the vast majority living in India. Hinduism is a diverse system of thought with no single founder or prophet, and it believes in an ultimate divine reality called Brahman. The religion is based on concepts like dharma, karma, samsara, and moksha. Hindus worship many gods and goddesses but believe they are aspects of one divine reality. Key beliefs include reincarnation and the four stages of life. Major festivals include Diwali and holidays are based on lunar cycles.

Hinduism

satyakota123

Hinduism is the oldest religion and its origins can be traced back to the Vedas. It is also known as Sanatana Dharma or the eternal spiritual order and teaches ideals of eternal validity. Hinduism believes in one supreme God that can be worshipped in different forms and deities. It emphasizes dharma, artha, kama and moksha as the four goals of life and believes in concepts like karma, samsara, and dharma. Important practices include rituals from birth to death, daily rituals, and spiritual paths like karma yoga, bhakti yoga, jnana yoga and dhyana yoga.

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The document provides information on bhakti traditions in South India between 700-1200 CE. It discusses the emergence of bhakti saint movements among the Shaiva Nayanars and Vaishnava Alvars. The Alvars were 12 Vaishnava saints who sang hymns in praise of Vishnu. Major Alvar saints mentioned include Nammalvar and Andal. The Nayanars were 63 Shaiva saints led by the "Three Revered Ones" - Appar, Sambandar, and Sundarar. Their hymns were compiled in the Tevaram text, an important Shaiva scripture. The document also discusses women bhakti saints like the Nayanar Kara

Buddhism 2010

Ashley Birmingham

Buddhism was founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama in the 500s BCE. It challenged the power of priests and aspects of the Hindu caste and gender systems. The goal of Buddhism is to end the cycle of reincarnation by following the Eightfold Path and achieving Nirvana. As Buddhism spread, it split into different branches such as Mahayana Buddhism, which emphasized the divinity of Buddha, and Theravada Buddhism, which retained the early Indian influences. Buddhism spread across Asia and at times challenged violence, intolerance, rigid social classes, and gender roles.

Hinduism

Ryan LeBlanc

Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. It is a diverse system of beliefs that shares core concepts including dharma, karma, samsara, and moksha. Hindus believe in one supreme being, Brahman, who takes various forms and is worshipped in homes and temples through rituals and devotion. The religion is based on ancient scriptures like the Vedas and Upanishads and incorporates concepts such as the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva and the caste system.

Religious Studies (Hinduism)

Dedi Burhanudin

This document provides an overview of the history and key concepts of Hinduism. It discusses the origins and evolution of the term "Hindu" from referring geographical to referring to a religious identity. It then outlines some of the major periods and developments in Hinduism, including the emergence of core beliefs and philosophies. This includes explanations of concepts like dharma, karma, moksha, and the major Hindu deities like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Devi. It also summarizes the nine basic beliefs and teachings of Hinduism according to one scholar. Finally, it briefly outlines the three stages in the development of Hindu philosophy from the early religious texts to the systematic philosophical schools to modern neo-Hindu philosophy

Proponents of the Bhakti Movement

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The document provides information on major proponents of the Bhakti movement in India, including Ramanuja, Nimbarka, Madhavacharya, Vallabhacharya, Ramananda, Dnyaneshwar, Eknath, Namadeva, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Mirabai, Tulsidas, Surdas, Narsinh Mehta, Kabir, and Tukaram. It discusses their philosophical contributions, major works, and languages used. Key figures like Ramanuja, Madhavacharya, and Vallabhacharya founded new traditions or schools of thought, while poets like Mirabai, Tulsidas, Kabir, and

Theravada Buddhism

Jasten Domingo

Theravada Buddhism is a more conservative subdivision that closely follows the original teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in Nepal in the 6th-4th century BCE. It is most prominent in Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Laos. Theravada Buddhism believes in the four noble truths about dukkha (suffering), its causes, its cessation, and the path to its cessation through the noble eightfold path. Key doctrines include anatta (no soul), impermanence, karma, and samsara (cyclical rebirth). Followers seek nirvana through mastery of Buddhist truths and observ

HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL ECONOMY OF EDUCATION IN INDIA - JAINISM

tribeeducation

This document discusses the Jain system of education in ancient India. It provides details on key aspects of Jainism such as its philosophical beliefs and principles of right conduct. Regarding education, it notes that Jainism emphasized the development of the whole personality through right knowledge and conduct. It supported using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction and teaching methods like debate and discussion. The overall goal of education was self-development rather than achieving predetermined outcomes.

Spread of buddhism in asia.pptx the final 23

john_axes1992

Buddhism began in northern India around 560 BCE when Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha. Buddhism spread peacefully throughout Asia in various ways without forcing conversion. The two main branches are Theravada Buddhism, dominant in Southeast Asia, and Mahayana Buddhism, dominant in East Asia. Theravada emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and anatman while Mahayana believes in emptiness and collective enlightenment. Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE and was also practiced in Afghanistan until fading with the arrival of Islam in the 7th century.

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Buddhism-"the path of compassion and wisdom".

AARTI WADHWA

Buddhism originated from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, who lived around the 5th century BC in ancient India. He attained enlightenment while meditating under a bodhi tree and spent the rest of his life teaching others. Buddhism spread from India to other parts of Asia and has many followers worldwide today. The document discusses key aspects of Buddhism such as Buddhist beliefs, different types of Buddhists like monks and laypeople, important Buddhist sites, and symbols in Buddhism.

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Brighton Alternative

This document provides an overview of Hinduism and Buddhism, two major religions that originated in ancient India. It discusses key concepts in Hinduism like reincarnation, karma, and dharma. It explains that Hinduism does not have a single founder and incorporates beliefs from various groups over 3,500 years. Buddhism is described as founded by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, who taught that suffering can be eliminated by following the Noble Eightfold Path and achieving enlightenment through meditation. The document contrasts some differences between Hinduism and Buddhism and notes how Buddhism spread across Asia while declining in India over time.

Life span

Dr. Purshottam Jaspa

This document discusses the human lifespan according to the Hindu ashram system of life stages. It divides life into 4 stages: Brahmacharya (student stage from birth to age 24), Grihastha (family/married stage from age 24 to 48), Vanaprastha (retired stage from 48 to 72), and Sannyasa (renounced stage from age 72 until death). Each stage has different responsibilities, with the early stages focused on education and family, and later stages involving retirement, detachment from family, and devotion to spiritual pursuits. The ashram system provides a framework for the natural progression and duties at different phases of life.

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stanbridge

This chapter discusses the origins and historical development of Hinduism. It began with the mixing of Dravidian peoples and migrating Aryans in India around 1000 BCE. This led to the emergence of early Indian society including the caste system. Key Hindu scriptures developed like the Vedas and later commentaries. The chapter outlines Hindu concepts such as dharma, samsara, karma, and the various paths to moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. It also discusses major Hindu deities, philosophers, and reformers that shaped Hinduism over time.

Religions of south,southeast, east asia

johnharrell

This document provides an overview of several major religions of South and East Asia, including Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism. It describes the origins, core beliefs, practices, and geographic regions where each religion is commonly practiced. Key details are provided about the sacred texts, concepts of reincarnation and the afterlife, and moral or ethical principles central to each faith.

Hinduism

Vrushal Maniyar

Hinduism originated in Northern India around 4000 years ago and is the world's oldest existing religion. It developed out of Brahminism and has around 750 million followers worldwide, with more than 80% of India's population identifying as Hindu. Hinduism has no single founder or prophet, but is based on the teachings of the Vedas, Upanishads, and other sacred texts. The core beliefs of Hinduism include samsara (the cycle of rebirth), karma (how current actions impact future lives), dharma (moral order and duties), and moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth).

Hinduism and Buddhism

jauntingjen

This document provides information on Hinduism and Buddhism, including their origins, core beliefs, and practices. Hinduism began around 2000 BC in India and combines beliefs from indigenous Indus Valley peoples and later Aryan settlers. It is polytheistic and emphasizes dharma, karma, samsara, and achieving moksha. Buddhism was founded in the 5th century BC by Siddhartha Gautama and seeks to end suffering through the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path. Both religions believe in samsara and reincarnation, and spread across Asia due in part to King Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.

Introduction to Hinduism (for a non-Hindu audience)

Rajiv Varma

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