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HINDUISM: ONE GOD, MANY FORMS
Tri –State Vedic Heritage School
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Brief History of Hinduism• Most ancient religion in the world today
• Based on the timeless spiritual vision and revealed knowledge of the sacred Vedas
• Also known as Sanātana Dharma
• Now the third largest religion in the world
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Hinduism
It originated on the It originated on the Indian Indian subcontinent with subcontinent with foundations in the foundations in the Vedic civilization, , but has no known but has no known founder, being founder, being itself a itself a conglomerate of conglomerate of diverse diverse beliefs beliefs and and traditions.traditions.
सना�तना धर्म� (Sanskrit(Sanskrit))
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A Monotheistic Religion
• Often misconceived to be a polytheistic religion
• However, fundamental is the belief in a singular, Universal Soul that is the ultimate divine Reality
• "The Reality is One, the wise ones refer to It variously (by various terms).”
• He has various names that all refer to the same Being
• Different forms can be considered different paths to suit different types of people
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Why so many forms?• Varied expressions of the glory, power, grandeur and
a mysterious divine nature of the Supreme Being.
• While fulfilling a certain cosmic function, the Supreme Being becomes referred to by a specific name.
• Certain deities were personified with features that symbolized various aspects of the Divine nature.
• These manifest forms are thus a great help in enabling one to dwell upon God in a tangible manner.
• The Water Analogy: one substance that takes on different forms to fulfill different functions.
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Ganesha: Remover of Obstacles
• 'Ga' symbolizes Buddhi (intellect) and 'Na' symbolizes Vijnana (wisdom).
• Considered the master of intellect and wisdom.
• Provides prosperity and fortune.
• His grace is invoked before the undertaking of any task
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Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva• Trimurti are three
aspects of God, as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
• Brahma - the Source/Creator/Generator
• Vishnu - the Preserver/Indwelling-Life/Operator
• Shiva - the Transformer/Destroyer-Creator
• Similar to interpretations of the Trinity in Christianity
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Hindu TrinityThree manifestations of the Supreme Reality
Brahma : Creation Vishnu : Preservation Shiva : Destruction Shiva : Destruction
•Three Faces of DivineThree Faces of Divine•Three Cosmic Functions of the Three Cosmic Functions of the Supreme LordSupreme Lord•Creation + Preservation+ DissolutionCreation + Preservation+ Dissolution•GGenerator + enerator + OOperator + perator + DDestroyer = estroyer = GODGOD
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Lord Brahma, The creator God of the Trinity
Lord Vishnu, The Preserver god of the Trinity
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Lord Shiva
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Krishna• Eighth avatar
(incarnation) of Vishnu
• Known for His pastoral childhood as well as His youth and life as a heroic warrior and teacher
• Non-Hindu religions that originated in India have their own versions of Him.
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Lakshmi: Goddess of Wealth• Goddess of wealth,
light, wisdom and fortune, as well as luck, beauty, and fertility.
• Representations are also found in Jain and Buddhist monuments.
• Also considered the Mother of the Universe and Vishnu's Shakti (strength)
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Saraswati: Goddess of Knowledge
• First goddess worshipped in the Hindu religion.
• • Goddess of Knowledge
and music, arts, and speech.
• Also Goddess of thoughts of truth and forgiveness.
• Originated as a river goddess. Her name is Sanskrit for "she who has lakes or pools."
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Kali Mata Durga Mata
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HARI OM SHANTI, SHANTI, SHANTI.