Hinduism year one question plans Flashcards
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Explain the main features of the Indus Valley civilisation. [20]
Intro: what is indus valley “overtime there have been many misunderstandings of the origins of Hinduism” flood.
Paragraph 1:Artifacts- seals proto shiva and dolls with large eyes quote “Darshan is a matter of experiencing the deity” (Ian Jamison). Baths. While direct links between Indus Valley culture and later Hinduism cannot be definitively proven, the material culture—such as the Proto-Shiva seal and ritual baths—suggests early forms of religious expression that may have evolved into aspects of Hindu worship.” one who is devoted to spiritual knowledge comes to know brahman”
Ways of life: People traded amongst themselves and with other cultures. Links to dharma Artha Indus people were skilled in metal, bronze and copper- highly items used in puja. Quote bhagavad Gita “far better to do ones duty ill than another well” also reference to their burial sites bury bodies with possessions for future births linking with samara cycle
Conclusion features and evidence from the indus valley are important for tracing back and investigating the origins of Hinduism and where its ideas and traditions may have originated from.
