Year 6 - Religious education
Brahman: The story of Svetaketu
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 how many Hindus understand Brahman as ultimate reality or God.
Key Notes
- In Hindu Dharma there is the concept of one ultimate reality present in everything.
- This ultimate reality is called Brahman.
- The story of Svetaketu helps Hindus to understand Brahman.
- Hindus use the Aum symbol to describe Brahman.
- Many Hindus understand Brahman as God.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Brahman: ultimate Rreality in Hindu Dharma
- Svetaketu: a character in a story of Hindu Dharma
- omnipresent: belief that Brahman or God is present throughout the universe
- Aum: symbol used to represent Brahman and the sound of creation
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hindus worship many gods.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
In Hindu Dharma there is the concept of one ultimate reality present in everything. This ultimate reality is called Brahman.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Brahman'
ultimate Rreality in Hindu Dharma.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Hindus worship many gods. Correction: Hindus worship one god in many forms.
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