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2.2 Religious Influences

Hindu Religious Education · Grade 11 · 14 lessons in the design

What you will be able to do

  • explain the religious influences from the four faiths on day-to-day life
  • summarise the overall perspective of religious influences in life
  • explain the Jain principles of non-violence (Ahimsa), truth (Satya) and self-discipline for harmony
  • evaluate Buddhist practices in shaping moral and emotional well-being
  • analyse the influence of the Sikh Rehat Maryada
  • appreciate the religious influences on society for a balanced life

Key questions

“How do the Four Ashramas (life stages) influence daily habits and life planning?”

“How do religious practices shape daily habits of a Jain devotee?”

“How do Buddhist traditions encourage social connections?”

“How does Sikh Rehat Maryada guide devotees on religious, social, economic and political aspects in daily life?”

Lessons

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  1. Religious influences on daily life
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain how the four faiths influence day-to-day life.
  2. Swadharma: one own duty
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the Sanatan idea of Swadharma.
  3. The four Purusharthas
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the four goals of life in the Sanatan faith.
  4. The four Ashramas
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the four stages of life and how they guide daily habits and planning.
  5. Sanskaras: rites of passage
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain how Sanskaras shape values and social life.
  6. Jain traditions and daily habits
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain how Jain traditions shape the daily habits of a devotee.
  7. Ahimsa: non-violence
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the Jain principle of non-violence (Ahimsa) for harmony.
  8. Satya and self-discipline
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain truth and self-discipline in the Jain vows for harmony.
  9. Buddhist traditions and the Triple Gem
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain Buddhist traditions and the Triple Gem.
  10. Buddhist practice and well-being
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Evaluate how Buddhist practices shape moral and emotional well-being.
  11. The Sikh Rehat Maryada
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Analyse the influence of the Sikh Rehat Maryada on daily life.
  12. The five seats of authority
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the five Takhts as centres of Sikh spiritual authority.
  13. Religious influences on society and a balanced life
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain how religious influences shape society and a balanced life.
  14. Review of religious influences
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Review the influences of the four faiths on life.