The Beliefs of Hinduism: K.A.R.M.A.

Hinduism

K.Karma: reincarnation based on behavior

“Good Karma”= go UP caste system in next life

“Bad Karma”= go DOWN caste system in next life

A.All Hindus live in India’s caste system: strict classes

untouchable children often have limited opportunities in the caste system

Hindu castes (classes)

“untouchables” are also known as “outcasts”

R.Reincarnation: rebirth based on karma

-All living things have part of the same universal spirit in them

M.Many gods (monism)-Gods are forms of the same universal spirit

-stories of Gods in Vedas (holy writings)

A.All Hindus want to end reincarnation

Once you get to the top and get “good Karma” you get to live with the gods--no more reincarnation

-good enough Karma = become 1 with universal spirit

Reflection:

How is Hinduism different from or

similar to the other religions

we’ve discussed?