Hinduism through Its Scriptures 

Film Focus: This video begins with the fact that Hinduism came into being through a variety of different sources and cultures. It continues by discussing several different sources of Hindu religious texts and concludes by discussing how Hinduism came to be known as one unified religion.

Text Focus: Pages 260–265

Discussion Questions:

1. What are some of the different sources that influenced the Hindu religious traditions?
2. What is Brahman? Explain how it brings cohesiveness to the pantheon of Hindu gods.
3. What are the Vedas? What type of literature are they? What role do they play in Hinduism?
4. What is Atman? How does it relate to Brahman?
5. What are the Dharma-shastras? What kind of literature are they? What role do they play in Hinduism?
6. What role did colonialism have to play in Hinduism becoming a more unified religion?

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