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Where do Hindus worship?

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Bhagavan is found in his spiritual abode, the mandir intends to create this realm on earth

Antaryami lives in everyone’s heart

Brahman is everywhere

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Analogy for Bhagavan, Antaryami and Brahman

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The analogy of the sun:

The sun is in the sky (similar to how God resides in the heavenly planets)

The sun reflects in every bowl (similarly, God is in everyone’s heart)

The sun is everywhere through his rays (God is omnipresent)

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Worship at temple

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Pray and chant mantras (japa or kirtan)

Offer aarti, e.g. fire, water and incense

Celebrate festivals

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Importance of worshipping at the temple

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Opportunity for sewa (service)

Listen to holy people who visit

The spiritual realm is on earth

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Worship at home

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Miniature temples are decorated

Pictures of deities

A focal point for daily worship

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Importance of worshipping at home

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Develop personal relationships

Auspicious start to the day

Every day worship possible

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Importance of worshipping in the heart

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Honest communication with God

You are always with God

Relationship with God is always intimate

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RR for worshiping

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‘Offer me with love a leaf, I will accept it’ - B.G

‘Become My devotee, worship Me, you will come to Me without fail’ - B.G

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Havan

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The sacred fire ceremony

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Importance of havan

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Upholds tradition

Purifies and sanctifies

Creates auspiciousness

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Puja

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Ritualistic worship of the sacred image

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Importance of puja

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Helps individuals concentrate on the divine murti

A devotee can communicate to God daily and convey one’s feelings and concerns

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Aarti

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Offering light and other items

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Importance of aarti

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It’s performed with reverence and adoration

Acknowledges that God is the source of everything and shows gratitude

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Abihseka

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Bathing the deity with water, juice or honey

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Importance of Abihseka

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Honours God and you can ask for blessings

Can ask God to cleanse one’s fault

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Yoga

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Means to discipline and to connect

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RR for Yoga

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Fix your mind on me, absorb your intelligence in me - B.G

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Ashtanga Yoga

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The path of meditation

Meditation of Paramatma

Control of the mind and senses

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Importance of Ashtanga Yoga

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Focus on the self and control your body

Releases stress, improving mental health

You also meditate at Kumbh Mela

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RR for Ashtanga Yoga

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‘With an upright body, it can lead the mind’ - Upanishad

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Karma Yoga

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The path of selfless acts (sewa)

Rituals, especially puja and havan

E.g. giving to charity

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Importance of karma yoga

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Suits everyone

Easy and gradual process to learn and understand

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Jnana Yoga

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The path of knowledge and understanding

Learn from the Vedic scriptures

Teach & guide others on spiritual matters

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Importance of Jnana Yoga
You can distinguish between illusion and reality Accept what is beneficial for spiritual life and reject what is harmful
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Bhakti Yoga
The path of devotion towards God (sewa) Deity worship Puja to shows love towards Bhagavan
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Importance of bhakti yoga
Does not require skill, just devotion Can incorporate all other yogas Rediscover relationship with Krishna
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RR for Bhakti Yoga
'Bhakti Yoga surpasses those who practice austerities, learning or rituals' - B.G
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Analogies for the 4 Yogas
The analogy of the ladder The analogy of the mountain
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Diwali
The festival of lights at the beginning of the Hindu New Year
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How is Diwali celebrated?
Celebrated for 5 days New clothes are bought Many people light fireworks Exchange gifts
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Importance of Diwali
Symbolises the time for hope and the start of new life Goodness beats evil Family gatherings reinforce the importance of community
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Story of Diwali
Ramayana
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Holi
The festival of colour
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How is Holi celebrated?
Celebrated for 2 days People smother others with brightly coloured liquids and powders
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Importance of Holi
Shows that Vishnu protects his devotees - reinforcing faith in God Expression of love and laughter
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Story of Holi
The story of Prahlada
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Importance of festivals
To celebrate a key event in the life of a deity Joyful celebrations of family relationships and the cycle of human life Celebrating the birth, life and achievements of a Hindu saint
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Family shrine
Shrines are shown respect by washing and changing their clothes
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Swastika
Represents auspiciousness Points in every direction to symbolise God's omnipresence
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Guru
A teacher
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Sadhu
A holy person
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Sannyasin
The last stage of life
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Swami
A title
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Ashram
A place for spiritual worship
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RR for Guru's
'Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master' - B.G
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Analogies of guru's
The analogy of a doctor The analogy of the diver in the ocean
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Where do Hindus go on pilgrimage?
River Ganges The Himalayan mountains Ayodhya Ram Mandir
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Importance of pilgrimage
To strengthen their faith and become close to God To make amends for something they have done wrong To make a spiritual journey on behalf of someone else To ask for help or healing To fulfil their religious duty
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Story for pilgrimage
The story of the churning of the ocean - Garuda (bird) had a jar of the nectar of immortality Four drops fell into the site of pilgrimage Therefore, people bathe at the River Ganges
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Kumbh Mela
A pilgrimage that takes place every three years Hindus bathe in the Ganges Recite prayers Offer garlands to Mother Ganges
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Importance of Kumbh Mela
Bathing in the holy water brings purification and peace People bathe together uniting communities
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The environment
Hindus believe that all animals and plants are part of one harmonious creation Ahimsa = non-violence God is present in the world and therefore everything should be treated with respect
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RR for the environment
'God's the Creator of all, everliving in His Creation' - Upanishad
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Why are cows protected by Hindus?
Considered one of the seven mothers Vedas state that killing a cow is forbidden Lord Krishna was a cowherd boy, so we should follow his example and respect them
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Bhaktivedanta Manor Cow Protection Project
They look after cows They put them in goshallas (retirement homes for cows)
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Sewa
Selfless service
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Dana
Giving money, hospitality and kindness to others
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Story of dana
The King and the cart-driver Explains how he gives gifts without the thought of something in return
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RR for Hindu charities
'Charity given out of duty by a person is considered to be in the mode of goodness' - BG
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Sewa International
Charity improving the status of women Spoken out on the significance of women and what needs to be done to empower women in the future

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