Year 4 - Religious education
Dharma: taking action for the wellbeing of the world
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 some Hindus are taking action to help save the planet.
Key Notes
- In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says 'act for the welfare of the world, you must take action'.
- Many Hindus today are taking action to help save the planet.
- Hindu Climate Action is a group of Hindu volunteers that tries to encourage Hindus to take action.
- Hindus are adapting and changing their practices to reflect the state of the planet.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Krishna: a deity that represents God for many Hindus
- Bhagavad Gita: a Hindu text that reflects on dharma
- dharma: acting with love and compassion for all beings
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hindus focus on devotion to deities rather than practical action.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says 'act for the welfare of the world, you must take action'. Many Hindus today are taking action to help save the planet.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Krishna'
a deity that represents God for many Hindus.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Hindus focus on devotion to deities rather than practical action. Correction: Many Hindus are deeply concerned for the planet and are taking action to make a difference.
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