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The Nature of Belief
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Religious Education GCSE Coursework The Nature of Belief (Hinduism) In Hinduism there are many Gods, but three main powerful deities worshipped by Hindus. They are known as the Trimurti: Brahma who is the many faced creator God, Shiva who is the lord of dance and Vishnu who is the preserver god. Hindus believe in God as they believe they are part of the universe, and everything in the universe hangs together. The technical word for music throughout India is the word sangita, which originally included dancing and the drama as well as vocal and instrumental music. In a Hindu temple, the music you would hear would be calm and relaxing as this helps prayer and meditation which Hindus believe are the two paths designed to lead to liberation. The uses of music and art are traditional forms of Hindu devotion. Carvings of gods (Bhagvan) decorate most Hindu temples. The most important symbol in Hinduism...
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