Year 6 - Religious education
Murtis and how they are used in puja
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 describe how murti may be used in puja.
Key Notes
- Many Hindus see Brahman through different deities.
- Many Hindus use murtis or images of deities to focus their worship.
- Murtis show different qualities of the deity they represent.
- Puja is personal to each individual.
Vocabulary To Learn
- deity: a god or goddess
- murti: a physical representation of a deity, usually a statue
- quality: a special characteristic of someone or something
- puja: rituals of worship performed by Hindus
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hindus worship images and murtis.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Many Hindus see Brahman through different deities. Many Hindus use murtis or images of deities to focus their worship.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'deity'
a god or goddess.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Hindus worship images and murtis. Correction: Hindus use murtis and images to focus their worship or to align with the energy of a murti.
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