Year 6 - Religious education
Brahman: the role of deities
Hindus: how do Hindus see Brahman?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will investigate ideas of the divine in Hindu dharma. The story of Svetakeatu will help them understand the idea of Brahman in all things. They will examine deities and mandirs to see Hindu dharma is pluralist and the divine can be perceived in many ways.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the role of deities in Hindu Dharma and why the Trimurti is important to help explain qualities of Brahman.
Key Notes
- Most Hindus believe that Brahman can take many forms.
- The forms of Brahman are often represented through deities.
- The Trimurti is an important way many Hindus describe the divine.
- Trimurti describes God in different roles. Brahma as creator, Vishnu as preserver and Shiva as transformer or destroyer.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Trimurti: three significant forms of Brahman
- Shiva: the deity who transforms the universe
- Vishnu: the deity who protects the universe
- Brahma: the deity who creates the universe
- qualities: special characteristics of someone or something
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hindus worship many gods.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Most Hindus believe that Brahman can take many forms. The forms of Brahman are often represented through deities.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Trimurti'
three significant forms of Brahman.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Hindus worship many gods. Correction: There is one Brahman, but many Hindus believe there are many forms of Brahman. These forms are called deities. The Trimurti are the three important ways in which Hindus talk about the roles of Brahman.
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