Year 6 - Religious education
Puja: different Hindu expressions
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 why puja is important in daily life.
Key Notes
- Hindu worship is called puja.
- Puja has many symbolic parts to it.
- Puja can take place at home or the mandir.
Vocabulary To Learn
- puja: rituals of worship performed by Hindus
- symbolic: used to describe an action or object with a deeper meaning
- deity: a god or goddess
- murti: a physical representation of a deity, usually a statue
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hindus all have the same murti in their puja.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Hindu worship is called puja. Puja has many symbolic parts to it.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'puja'
rituals of worship performed by Hindus.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Hindus all have the same murti in their puja. Correction: Hindus use different murti to ask for different aspects in their lives.
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