Hinduism vs. Jainism

Answer the following questions about Hinduism in 90 to 175 words each:

1. Provide a brief history of Hinduism.

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2. Summarize the mythology and functions of one Hindu god or goddess.

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3. What is the role of the sacred texts in Hinduism?

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4. Define these concepts in Hinduism: maya, karma, moksha, samsara, and atman.

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5. What does the Hindu moral life consist of?

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Read the assigned chapters for the week and complete the following table. Be as specific as possible when identifying practices, beliefs, rituals, and historical elements. Include citations and references throughout your responses.. APA formatting is preferred but not required.

Core Beliefs	Hinduism	Jainism
	1.	1.
	2.	2.
	3.	3.
	4.	4.
	5.	5.

Respond to the following questions in 175 words each:

1. What do you think is the most important similarity between Hinduism and Jainism? What do you think is the most important difference? Use specifics to support your answer.

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2. Consider the following statement: Sallekhana (holy death) violates the Jain principle of ahimsa because it is an act of violence against oneself. Using examples from Ch. 5 of Experiencing the World’s Religions, what points might a follower of Jainism make to argue against this statement?

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References: List the resources that you used to answer the questions

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