Hinduism

Philosophical materials in the Vedic literature

Impersonal god seen as total reality in the Upanishads (priest)

souls

The preserver of the universe and the god of love

Priest (chant the Vedas)

Duty

The love of Vishnu and Lakshmi is the central theme in the second of the greatest Indian epic poems. Focus on Rama's quest to rescue Sita when kidnapped by Rawana, king of demons

In Indian thought, that which binds one to the endless cycles of life, death, and rebirth

In the Upanishads and in Buddhism, the endless cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth experienced by all human beings

Release from the cycle of death and rebirth in Indian religions

The greatest goddess, represents the feminine principle in the Hindu thought

Brahma's chief wife, the goddess of knowledge, speech, poetry, and wisdom

The female elephant of the perfect loving couple. Often dispicted as the perfect wife or mother

Goddess of death

Festival of liberation (liberty)

Hindu festival of lights at welcomes the new year

Devotion - "I love God"

Magical and esoteric (secretive) practices - "I am God"

Teach the dharma of fighting as a warrior