RE100 Lecture Notes - Jnana Yoga, Smriti, Vishu

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Hinduism derived from sind, which is a part of pakistan now, and was given to people who were not muslim by the british colonizers in 8th and 9th century. Literally meant the religion of those indians, majority of the population, who were not muslims. The term hindu is a very plural term that combines anyone who is not a jew or parsi or muslim under one tradition however most hindus identify themselves by their caste, community or linguistic group. Harappa culture (hindu could have originated from here) Two large towns on the banks of indus river now pakistan. Impressive builders, built planned cities and the great bath (swimming pool) Continuous travel and communications present among them due to similar object found. Worships a goddess, possible that women were given a high status not sure though. Found a spirit emerging from a papal tree, significant in hindu tradition. Found no dead bodies, no idea how they were disposed.

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