Hinduism
Historical background, scriptures (Vedas, Upanishads, epics), doctrines, paths to liberation, gods, sects, caste, modern movements.
Syllabus sub-points
Verbatim from the official FPSC syllabus — what an examiner can ask under this topic.
- Historical Background: Indus Valley civilization, Aryan invasion theory, Vedic Dharma, Brahmanism
- Scriptures: Sruti (Vedas, Upanishads); Smriti (Manu Smriti, Sutras, Puranas); Epics (Ramayana, Mahabharata)
- Doctrines: Dharma, Vedanta, Karma, Transmigration of Souls, Moksha
- Paths to liberation: Karma marga, Jnana marga, Bhakti marga
- Hindu gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Trimurti
- Major sects: Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism
- Hindu society: Caste system, Ashramas
- Hinduism in the modern world: 19th century reform and revival movements
Lessons
- 18 minHinduism: History, Scriptures and Core Doctrines
The historical development of Hinduism, the major scriptural traditions (Vedas, Upanishads, epics, Puranas), and the core doctrinal concepts of dharma, karma, samsara and moksha.
- 210 minHinduism
Hinduism — its scriptures (Vedas to Bhagavad Gita), doctrines (Brahman, Atman, karma, dharma, samsara, moksha), six classical philosophical schools, major sects, festivals, and contemporary status.
- 37 minHindu Sects, Caste and Modern Movements
The major sectarian traditions (Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism), the structure of caste, the bhakti movement, modern reform movements, and contemporary Hinduism.