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Brahman: The story of Svetaketu

Religious education

Brahman: the role of deities

Puja: different Hindu expressions

Murtis and how they are used in puja

Dharma: living the Hindu life

Karma, samsara and moksha

In this unit pupils will investigate ideas of the divine in Hindu dharma. The story of Svetakeatu will help them understand the idea of Brahman in all things. They will examine deities and mandirs to see Hindu dharma is pluralist and the divine can be perceived in many ways.

Hindus: how do Hindus see Brahman?

What is the symbol used to represent Brahman?

How did Uddalaka show Svetaketu that Brahman is everywhere?

because Brahman is formless and everywhere

because Brahman can only be seen in mandirs

Why couldn’t Svetaketu see Brahman, according to the story?

What is the Hindu place of worship called?

What does the festival of Diwali celebrate?

Who is the main character in the story of Holi, who survived the fire?

The deity Krishna showed what in his mouth when his mum asked him to open it? 

loyal deity in monkey form who helped rescue Sita

Match the characters with their descriptions from the story of Diwali.

Brahman: The story of Svetaketu

Lesson outcome