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100
Bhagavadgita
This most important part of the Mahabharata is the most famous of Hindu scriptures. The problem of renouncing the world is examined -
200
Beginning of Vedanta System
Upanishads are a clarification of the Vedas. The are revealed scriptures of high importance. -
Period: 400 to
hindu's reaction to other religions
The Hindu response to Buddhism and Jainism results in further changes to the main teachings of Hinduism. -
Period: 400 to 500
the return of indias religion
Hinduism returns as the dominant religion of India. Temples and monuments are built to honor Hindu ideas, gods and beliefs. This is the era of the Hindu Renaissance. -
Period: Jan 1, 600 to
devotional movements
Rise of devotional movements, puja rituals, and idea of equality of devotees. -
Apr 23, 600
Beginning of the Caste System
Brahmins--religious leaders
Kshatriyas--nobles, warriers
Vaisyas--artisans, farmers
Shudras--unskilled laborers
People are different and fit well into different groups. -
Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Upanishad
commentaries on the Vedic texts, speculate on the origin of the universe and the nature of deity, and atman and its relationship to Brahman . They introduce the doctrine of karma and recommend meditation and the practice of yoga. -
Jan 1, 1100
muslims arrive
Muslims arrive in India and influence the evolution of the Hindu faith -
Jan 1, 1250
hinduism spreaded
hinduism spreaded around india -
Jan 1, 1250
why =hinduism spreaded
the hatred the hindu have for violence and through the popularity it got from celeberties. -
Jan 1, 1300
the vedas and upanishads
believe and do different things, several concepts and traditions bind them together. Many of these beliefs were compiled in a set of scriptures.known as the Vedas. -
Jan 1, 1500
Arrivial of Aryans in India
The Vedas as sacred literature are a collection of early hymns dating from the Aryan invasion of India.The essential meaning of ritual is identified with Self. Process, an undivided whole and the fundamental reality, is beyond logic and language. Deities are the symbols of the forces of life. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
developed civilization
the valley's inhabitants appear to have moved out . They resettled among new neighbors in northwestern India and encountered a group of people from central Asia who brought with them warrior ethics and a religion called Vedism. -
British Domination of India
The British shipping and trading centers brought industry and European education leading to new religious movements -
british control
British Crown takes control of India -
Gandhi and the Independence of India
Gandhi's campaigns for national independence were based on satyagraha techniques to awaken the inner voice of the oppressors to the truth and rightness of their own heart. -
hinduism was born.
hinduism does not have a specific founder. hinduism was originated in india. -
Shankara
Shankara teaches the reality of One Brahman or One God, introducing significant monotheistic beliefs into Hinduism -
Period: to 320
dynasty
Mauryan Dynasty founded by Chandragupta -
hindu population
over 800 million indians , 80.5% of total population are hinduism.
