Year 4 - Religious education
All are one: the Earth as mother
Natural world: what does dharma teach about attitudes to the planet?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will deepen their understanding of the concept of dharma by how Hindus see the world. Through stories and case studies they will learn how dharma describes the world as one family and how this interconnection between humans and nature has inspired activism.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how many Hindus see the world as divine and as a mother.
Key Notes
- Hindu philosophical texts teach that the universe is divine.
- For most Hindus the divine is not separate from the Earth, it is part of the divine.
- Many Hindus speak of the Earth as a mother which provides everything we need.
- Some Hindus are campaigning to save soil from being destroyed.
Vocabulary To Learn
- divine: of or like God
- interconnected: linked or related to each other
- guru: a wise and spiritual teacher
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hindus have cared for the Earth only recently.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Hindu philosophical texts teach that the universe is divine. For most Hindus the divine is not separate from the Earth, it is part of the divine.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'divine'
of or like God.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Hindus have cared for the Earth only recently. Correction: Ancient scriptures show that this has always been important to Hindus.
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