Hindu Mythology

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Hindu Mythology

• Worlds Oldest
• ( 3rd most-popular)
• Religion

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Vedas Upanishads
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Ganges River
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Brahman Absolute Truth
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Trimurti
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Shiva Destroyer
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Vishnu Preserver
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Brahma Creator
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Sarasvati Brahmas Consort
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Lakshmi Vishnus Consort
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Parvati Shivas Consort
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Vidya Unitary Thought
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Atman Life Source in all Things
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4 Classes of Ancient India

• Brahmin (Priests)
• Kshatriya (Noble Warriors)
• Vaishya (Traders Farmers)
• Shudra (servants)

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Earths Creation
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Samsara Eternal Cycle of Birth, Death Re-birth
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Karma Cause of a Particular Destiny
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Moksha Becoming one with Brahma and end to
Samsara
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4 Goals in Human Life

• Moksha
• Dharma (Code for Leading Life)
• Artha Pursuit of Material for by Lawful Means
• Karma

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Valmiki
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The Golden Age of India

• Dasa-ratha the ideal king in the ideal city
• Rama the ideal prince
• Sita the ideal wife

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Moral Epic Good vs. Evil
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Iliad Connection
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Odyssey Connection