Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 HRE Strand 2 (Scriptures) Notes. The MS Word version (editable) is also available upon your request.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Sub-Strand 2.1: Origin and Development
    • Sanatan Dharma Scriptures: Classifies texts into Shruti ("Heard" - Vedas, Upanishads) and Smriti ("Remembered" - Puranas, Ramayana, Mahabharata); details the four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva).
    • Jain Scriptures: Covers the Agams (Canonical texts like Angas) preserved through oral tradition and the Kalpasutra (biographies of Tirthankars).
    • Buddhist Scriptures: Explains the Tripitaka (Three Baskets: Vinaya, Sutta, Abhidhamma) and the non-canonical Visuddhimagga (Path of Purification).
    • Sikh Scriptures: Describes the Guru Granth Sahib (Adi Granth) as the Living Guru containing interfaith hymns, and the Dasam Granth (martial poetry of Guru Gobind Singh).
    • Challenges in Development: Discusses obstacles such as reliance on oral tradition, political persecution, and language barriers.
  • Sub-Strand 2.2: Ethical and Moral Teachings
    • Sanatan Dharma (Ethics of Duty): Derives ethics from Epics; Ramayana teaches integrity and loyalty; Mahabharata teaches Nishkama Karma (selfless action) and Svadharma.
    • Jainism (Ethics of Ahimsa): Focuses on strict Non-Violence (Ahimsa), Non-Possession (Aparigraha), and Intellectual Tolerance (Anekantavada).
    • Buddhism (Ethics of Discipline): Outlines the Five Precepts (Panca Sila) and Right Speech (avoiding lies/slander) as the foundation for the Middle Way.
    • Sikhism (Ethics of Active Service): Emphasizes Truthful Living (Sacch), Sharing (Vand Chhakko), and Selfless Service (Nishkam Sewa) to crush the ego.
  • Sub-Strand 2.3: Prominent Personalities
    • Ved Vyas: The Literary Architect who classified the Vedas and authored the Mahabharata and Puranas.
    • Adi Shankaracharya: The Great Unifier who established Advaita Vedanta (Non-Dualism) and four Mathas across India.
    • Tulsidas: The Devotee Poet who wrote Ramcharitmanas in the common language (Awadhi) to spread Bhakti.
    • Swami Vivekananda: The Global Voice who introduced Vedanta to the West (Chicago Address) and emphasized service to humanity.
    • Ramakrishna Paramhansa: The Mystic who taught the harmony of all religions ("As many faiths, so many paths").
    • Bhagwan Swaminarayan: The Social Reformer who campaigned against Sati and female infanticide, and established the Shikshapatri.
    • Swami Dayanand Saraswati: The Vedic Revivalist who founded Arya Samaj, opposed idol worship/caste, and promoted education (DAV schools).
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• Length:

  22 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  HRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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