Dharma: Yudhishthira and the dog

Religious education

Hindu stories of creation

All are one: the Earth as mother

Dharma as love for all beings

Krishna: reverence and gratitude for the earth

Dharma: taking action for the wellbeing of the world

In this unit pupils will deepen their understanding of the concept of dharma by how Hindus see the world. Through stories and case studies they will learn how dharma describes the world as one family and how this interconnection between humans and nature has inspired activism.

Natural world: what does dharma teach about attitudes to the planet?

Dharma means acting with kindness for {{}} living things.

The story of Yudhishthira shows that {{}} is the true way to act with dharma.

Yudhishthira left the dog behind to go to heaven.

Yudhishthira ignored the dog and accepted the chariot.

Yudhishthira refused to leave the dog and gave up heaven.

In what way does Yudhishthira show love, kindness and compassion?

What sound do Hindus say was at the start of the universe?

too much land is being cleared for farming

Why are Hindus and the Save the Soil organisation working to protect soil?

A {{}} is a wise and respected Hindu teacher.

Dharma: Yudhishthira and the dog

Lesson outcome