1. Katie C.
Macey M.
Shannon C.
Andy S.
Kevin C.
www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/
cultural/religion/
2. Aryans…
The Aryans were a race who invaded India
around 1500 BC.
The Aryans had a dramatic influence on
Indian culture and future Indian
civilizations.
Aryan religious beliefs and practices went on
to form the basis of Hinduism.
3. Caste System…
Was developed in ancient times by the Aryans
Nothing can be done to change caste
Can only marry within his or her own caste
Hindus believe person’s caste is a result of karma
4 Main castes
Brahmins- Priests
Kshatriyas- Warriors
Vaisyas- Landowners, Farmers
Sudras- Servants, Laborers
web000.greece.k12.ny.us
4. Varna and Jati…
Varna Jati
Varna is caste on the basis Jati is a sub-caste
of position in the society . Particular community with
Varnas are four in number a definition on customs by
and large, having a
Brahmans, kshatriyas, v
particular profession
aishyas and shudras
hereditarily and, inclusive
Four-fold division
marriage rights
based on the profession
and the grades of
respectability
5. Hinduism goals…
4 goals: 3 affirming, 1 negating
Affirming:
Darma (virtue): duties and obligations in caste
Artha (success): strive to be successful in
activities of their lives
Kama (pleasure): aesthetic pleasure- music,
drama, dance, painting, sculpture, etc…
6. Hinduism Goals (cont.)…
Moksha
The striving for the release of life.
Initiated by turning away from the 3 life
affirming goals.
Requires one to become a hermit, and
spend time in ones time in contemplation.
7. Map of Spread of Hinduism…
www.worldreligions.psu.edu
