Epic Civilisation 5 Flashcards
Purusartha
The aspiration and purpose of human life.
Kama
Desire and sensual enjoyment
Artha
Wealth, prosperity
Dharma
Virtue. ‘That which upholds’, the system of duties, rewards, punishments etc. Universal justice, which ensures happiness for all who follow the law of their own nature.
Moksa
Liberation
Varna
Caste, occupation.
Brahmana
The class of priests and teachers
Kshatriya
The class of warriors, kings and statesmen
Vaisya
The class of merchants, producers and farmers
Sudra
The class of servants and labourers
Asrama
A stage in life.
Brahmacarin
The student stage of chastity, study and obedience
Grhastha
The householder stage
Vanaprastha
The forest-dweller stage
Sannyasin
The stage of complete renunciation as a wandering mendicant
Dhyana
Meditation
Yajna
Sacrifice. This can be a complicated ritual or dedicated action. Five sacrifices are enumerated in Manu: devayajña (to the gods), rsiyajña (to the sages), pitryajña (to the ancestors), manusyayajña (to human beings), and bhutayajña (to the lower creatures).
Tapas
Disciplined action that purifies and enhances energy
Punya
Merit, the essence of good deeds
Paapa
Sin, the essence of bad deeds
Ahimsa
Harmlessness of thought, speech and action
Satyam
Unfailing truthfulness in speech
Asteyam
Abstention from theft
Saucam
Cleanliness
Abhayam
Fearlessness
Danam
Generosity
Dama
Control of mind, speech, senses and the body
Svadhyaya
Regular study of the scriptures
Akrodha
absence of anger
Santi
Peace
Daya
Compassion
