All are one: the Earth as mother
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how many Hindus see the world as divine and as a mother.
Key learning points
- Hindu philosophical texts teach that the universe is divine.
- For most Hindus the divine is not separate from the Earth, it is part of the divine.
- Many Hindus speak of the Earth as a mother which provides everything we need.
- Some Hindus are campaigning to save soil from being destroyed.
Keywords
Divine - of or like God
Interconnected - linked or related to each other
Guru - a wise and spiritual teacher
Common misconception
Hindus have cared for the Earth only recently.
Ancient scriptures show that this has always been important to Hindus.
Teacher tip
You might like to explore the Save Soil website. It has resources for primary school children such as Earth buddies and some videos that give an idea about their work.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Who is a famous Hindu god with an elephant head?
Q2.What is the name of a famous Hindu festival of light?
Q3.Where do Hindus go to worship?
Q4.The sacred in Hinduism is Aum.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the key words to their meaning.
is of or like God
is linked or related to each other
is a wise and spiritual teacher
Q2.Who do Hindus believe created the universe?
Q3.Hindu guru Sadhguru started the the Soil organisation.
Q4.Have Hindus only recently started caring for the Earth?
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