Release time：2020-10-08

Hinduism Mind Map

Hinduism is an Indian religion and dharma, or way of life. It is the world's third-largest religion with over 1.25 billion followers, or 15–16% of the global population, known as Hindus.

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Hinduism Mind Map

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Outline

Hinduism-Mind-Map

Origins/founder

Believed in many different gods, all of whichhad different variations.

Political and Social Impact

Brahmin is the highest class which consistsof priests that give religious advice.

Punishment by government was legal butoften used because of the belief thatviolence and killing was unacceptable.

Believed that the cow is holy so they neverate any beaf based foods

India developed a law banning the killing ofcows.

The most hierarchical was between the rickand poor.

Where it Spread and Why?

Spread because of trade

Hindu rulers expanded its military whichcaused some smaller countries to convertto Hinduism.

Hinduism spread throughout southeast asia ,but did not go far out of those borders.

Core Beliefs

Truth is Immortal

The Brahman is everything seen andunseen

The Vedas has all authority

Dharma is the ultimate achievement

Hindu women were seen as minor beings who needed to be controlled by men.

The goal of the soul is Moksha

Aman, the individual soul in neither createdor destroyed.

Hinduism is made up of truthfulness, purity ,and kindness

Hinduism is seen as a way of life more thana religion.

Sacred Texts

The Four Vedas are the primary writings.

Rig Veda

Yajur Veda

Sama Veda

Atharva Veda

The Brahmanas commentate and giveexplanations on the Four Vedas.

Upanishads dove into the deep meanings ofthe Vedas.

The Epics

The Mahabharata

The Bhagavad Gita

The Ramayana

The Puranas