Year 4 - Religious education
Krishna: reverence and gratitude for the earth
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 why Hindus show reverence and gratitude towards the earth.
Key Notes
- Concern for the earth and climate is at the heart of Hindu Dharma.
- Krishna is a central deity for many Hindus.
- The story of Krishna and the Govardhan mountain shows Krishna protecting the earth and the villagers from Indra.
- Krishna shows the villagers that the earth provides everything they need.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Krishna: Hindu deity of compassion and love
- deity: a god or goddess
- reverence: a feeling of deep respect, often mixed with love or awe, for someone or something of great importance
- gratitude: a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for a benefit, act of kindness, or a positive experience
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Dharma is just about religious duties.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Concern for the earth and climate is at the heart of Hindu Dharma. Krishna is a central deity for many Hindus.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Krishna'
Hindu deity of compassion and love.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Dharma is just about religious duties. Correction: Dharma is about all human life. Dharma is about making choices motivated by love and compassion.
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