What characteristics of early Hinduism set it apart from the monotheistic and polytheistic religious beliefs of ancient Mesopotamia? How might this viewpoint affect one’s perception of nature? Of self? How does this approach to life differ from monotheism?

Respond in writing to the following questions after exploring the sites above and watching the video.

1. What characteristics of early Hinduism set it apart from the monotheistic and polytheistic religious beliefs of ancient Mesopotamia? How might this viewpoint affect one’s perception of nature? Of self? How does this approach to life differ from monotheism?

2. Would you agree with this statement from the Bhagavad-Gita – “Thinking about sense-objects will attach you to sense-objects.” How might such an anti-materialistic position affect one’s life? The culture at large?