Gita, are part of Shrmriti.

These are national epics

of India and considered the sacred texts of the
SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN masses where they draw their values and ideals
INTRODUCTIONS IN WORLD RELIGIONS (Jose and Ong, 2016).
SYSTEM AND BELIEFS
Ramayana
The Ramayana, translated as the “Story of Rama’s
I OBJECTIVES: Journey.”
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able The theme of the Ramayana, one of the two great
to: epic poems of India along with the Mahabharata, is
the importance of dharma, or doing one's duty. The
Define Shmriti, another
hero of the story, Rama, the prince of Aydohya,
sacred scriptures of
follows his dharma at all stages of his life. When he
Hinduism.
is young, he obeys his father.
 Illustrate a particular form of
yoga. Dharma-is the most important thing in the world,
 Value Hinduism as a way of truth is established because of it.
life and belief system.
Mahabharata
II. SUBJECT MATTER
TOPIC: HINDUISM The main theme of the Mahabharata is the idea of
REFERENCE: Introductions in World Religions sacred duty. Every character in the epic is born into
System and Beliefs a particular social group, or caste, that must follow
(HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIi-7.1) the duty prescribed to it by sacred law. The
LEARNING MATERIALS: PowerPoint characters who perform their sacred duty are
presentation/Smart TV rewarded, while those who do not are punished.

III. PROCEDURES/METHODOLOGIES Yoga

A. Classroom Recall The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit root
'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke' or 'to unite'. As
 Prayers
per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to
 Greetings the union of individual consciousness with that of
 Classroom management the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect
 Checking of attendance harmony between the mind and body, Man &
B. Review/ Recall Nature
1. Define Shruti.
2. Give the three deities of Hinduism. The Four Yoga  Practices
C. Motivation:
Jnana yoga (the The path of knowledge,
https://www.youtube.com/watch? way of   wisdom, introspection,  and
v=inpok4MKVLM&list=RDLVinpok4MKVLM&st contemplation
art_radio=1&rv=inpok4MKVLM&t=98 Knowledge)

D. Discussion Bhakti yoga The path of devotion, emotion,

Smriti literally means, “That which has been (the way of love, compassion, and service
remembered.” Love)  to God and others
The great epics Ramayana and Mahabharata,
which contains the philosophical poem Bhagavad

Karma yoga The path of action, service to
(the way of others, mindfulness, and
Work)  remembering the levels of
our being while fulfilling our
actions or karma in the world.
Raja yoga (the The path of meditation that
way of   directly deals with
the encountering and
Meditation)
transcending thoughts of
the mind.
1. The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit root
'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke' or 'to unite'.
2. The main theme of the Mahabharata is the idea of
sacred duty.
3. Smriti literally means, “That which has been
remembered.”
4. The Ramayana, translated as the “Story of
Rama’s Journey.”
5. Dharma-is the most important thing in the world,
truth is established because of it.
V. ASSIGNMENT:

For all Hindus, there are four desirable goals of life 1. What is Caste System?
or Purushartha.
1. Dharma – the appropriate behavior 
2. Artha – the pursuit of legitimate worldly success 
3. Kama – the pursuit of legitimate pleasure 
4. Moksha – release from rebirth.
E. Application
Make a poster on the four types of Yoga. Use a long
size bond paper in this activity.
RUBRIC FOR POSTER

CRITERIA  DESCRIPTION 

Organization  The concept was clearly and creatively  conveyed.

Content  Concepts are clearly used as explained. 

Visual   The idea was clearly presented based on  the words used.
Presentation

F. Generalization
1. What are the two great epics of Hinduism?
2. What is the meaning of Yoga in Hinduism?

IV. EVALUATION
Directions: Read each item carefully and use your
notebook to write your answers. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.