Dharma: living the Hindu life
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe what dharma is to different Hindus and how fulfilling this leads to good karma.
Key learning points
- A Hindu's personal duty is called dharma, which can take different forms.
- 'Dana' means generosity, or giving to others through charity.
- 'Seva' means serving others without wanting any reward.
- Fulfilling your dharma will help build good karma.
Keywords
Dharma - a Hindu's personal duty to act with compassion
Seva - serving others without expecting anything in return
Karma - produced by a person's actions that influences what happens to them in their life or future lives
Dana - generosity and giving to others through charity
Common misconception
Hindus only help other Hindus.
Hindus help all people as part of their dharma and sewa.
Teacher tip
Children could reflect on their own worldviews and think about why they make good choices.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where do many Hindus go to worship together?
Q2.What is a murti?
Q3.Which of these items is used during puja?
Q4.Which deity does the murti pictured represent?
Q5.Why is there fruit in front of the murti pictured?
Q6.What does the Trimurti represent?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does dharma mean for Hindus?
Q2.What does seva mean?
Q3.Why do many Hindus practice dana?
Q4.Which of these might be an act of dana?
Q5.What is karma?
Q6.Which of the following actions are examples of good karma?
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