Hindu stories of creation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how some Hindus answer the ultimate question of how the universe appeared.
Key learning points
- Philosophers ask ultimate questions about the universe.
- Hindu philosophers have always asked questions about the universe.
- There are a number of different creation stories in Hindu Dharma.
- Once creation story shows Brahman creating the universe through the deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Keywords
Creation - the act of making something
Rishi - a wise person in the Hindu worldview
Deity - a god or goddess
Aum - the first sound in creation linking humanity and the divine
Common misconception
There is one Hindu creation story.
There are many Hindu creation stories. This is one example. The Hindu tradition is very broad and diverse.
Teacher tip
There is a nice animation on BBC Teach of one of the Hindu creation stories that you could play to the class.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?
Q2.What is a Hindu place of worship called?
Q3.Which animal is seen as sacred in Hindu Dharma?
Q4.What is the name of the blue Hindu deity known for playing the flute?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
the act of making something
a wise person
a god or goddess
Q2.In Hindu Dharma, a Rishi is a person who asks ultimate questions.
Q3.There are many Hindu creation , not just one explanation.
Q4.What is a philosopher?
Q5.What sound do many Hindus believe came first in the universe?
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