Year 6 - Religious education
Karma, samsara and moksha
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 what samsara, moksha and karma means to different Hindus.
Key Notes
- In the cycle of samsara, every living being is reincarnated into a new form after death.
- Every living being's future destiny will depend on karma from their previous life.
- The ultimate goal is to reach moksha, unity with Brahman.
Vocabulary To Learn
- samsara: the cycle of life, death and reincarnation
- moksha: achieving freedom from samsara and being one with Brahman
- atman: a living being's soul
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hindus believe in heaven.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
In the cycle of samsara, every living being is reincarnated into a new form after death. Every living being's future destiny will depend on karma from their previous life.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'samsara'
the cycle of life, death and reincarnation.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Hindus believe in heaven. Correction: Hindus believe in reincarnation as part of samsara. The ultimate goal for Hindus is moksha, or being released from the cycle of samsara.
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