Definitions (fix later) Flashcards
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What is Atman?
The Hinduism name for a Soul that moves on during reincarnation.
What is Ahimsa
The Hindu practice of non-violence (physical, mental, emotional), living a peaceful life.
What is Samsara?
The cycle of life and death and being reincarnation in a loop.
What is Moksha?
The process of escaping samsara and being brought to enlightenment / perfection where a Hindu is reunited with Brahman.
What is Reincarnation?
The process of being reborn after death, with your placement in society based on your karma and dharma in your previous life.
What is Brahman?
The umbrella term for the 3 main gods, brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
What is Dharma?
It literally means duty, but it includes two different types, Vishesha dharma and Sadharana dharma. Vishesha dharma is about completing tasks per your caste, and Sadharana dharma is about being a universal good person.
What are Deities?
It is another word for Gods, or divine beings.
What is Karma
Karma is a measure of how good your actions were in your life and it determines what you shall be reincarnated as, to reward or give consequences for your actions in your previous life.
What is a Cyclical Worldview?
It is the worldview used by Hindus which uses the principle of reincarnation after death in a cycle called samsara.
What is The Caste System?
The social hierarchy system Hindu’s use that characterizes people into their societal roles.
What is Shruti Text? Give an example.
Shruti text is heard from Gods, and it includes the Vedas and Upanishads, it holds more authority that the smriti texts.
What is Smriti Text? Give an example.
Smriti text is the remembered text as it is written down, it includes the epics (poems) and the Bhagavad Gita, it has less authority than the shruti text but the Bhagavad Gita is the foundation text of Hinduism.
What is Sacred?
Connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration (respect/reverence)
What is a secular Society?
A Society run by Religion
What is a Theocratic Society?
'’Theocracy’’ is a Greek word that means ‘‘government by God. ‘’ A theocracy is a state that is governed by a government that derives its authority directly from a religion, usually invoking the authority of a religious deity and basing their laws on religious texts
What is Sociology?
The Study of society
What is a Secular Society?
A Society NOT run by religion
What is a theocratic society?
'’Theocracy’’ is a Greek word that means ‘‘government by God. ‘’ A theocracy is a state that is governed by a government that derives its authority directly from a religion, usually invoking the authority of a religious deity and basing their laws on religious texts
What is Sacred?
Connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration (respect/reverence)
Sacred is defined as the power, being, or realm understood by religious persons to be at the core of existence and to have a transformative effect.
What is profane?
Profane things are anything considered to be part of the ordinary world and thus, commonplace and familiar. They are considered secular / secular in nature (this is confusing as sometimes they are mentioned to need to have some significance (if you read this card email me to remind me to correct it))
What is the definition of Religion according to Durkheim?
Religion is defined as a system of roles and norms that is organized around the sacred realm and that binds people together in social groups.
“Religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative tosacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden.“
What are Adherents?
Adherents is another word for followers, it is often used in religious context.
What is the Transmission of Religious Beliefs?
How religious Rituals, Beliefs and Values are passed down through generations.
What is blasphemy?
The Mocking of a God / Deit
What are Religious Writings?
‘Religious writings’ refers to any text related to a particular religious tradition that discusses notions such as the beliefs, rituals, ethical principles or history of the religious tradition.
What are Sacred Texts?
‘Sacred texts’ refers to texts that hold particular authority or special status within a religious tradition.
