Early Hinduism
The Vedic Period (video) From the Vedas, the oldest known Hindu scriptures, scholars have learned about the existence of the Vedic period in ancient Indian history that followed the Indus River Valley civilization. Sal explains more about this early society.
Hinduism: core ideas of Brahman, Atman, Samsara and Moksha.
Hinduism is one of the oldest and largest religions in the world. It is also one of the most diverse in terms of practice. This video gives an overview of the central spiritual ideas of Brahman, Atman, Samsara and Moksha.
Hindu gods overview
An overview of the Hindu pantheon including: Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Ganesh, Parvati, Durga, Lakshmi, Karthikeya, Rama and Krishna.
Hindu scripture overview
An overview of the important religious texts in Hinduism including the Vedas, Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita.
Varnas and the Caste System
A discussion of how varnas as described in the Rigveda and Bhagavad Gita relate to the notion of “caste” in modern India.
Bhakti movement
The Bhakti (devotional love) movement gains momentum during Medieval India, highlighting an alternative path for Moksha/Liberation in Hinduism.
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