Hindu Philosophy Flashcards
1
Q
A metaphysical claim
A
Atman is Brahman?
2
Q
Atman: Who am I really?
A
The body? The walking self? The thinking self? The understanding self? The waking self? The dream self? The deep-sleeping self?
3
Q
The different layers of the self:
A
1) waking state
2) the dreaming state
3) deep sleeping
4) self illuminating
4
Q
Brahman: What is the ultimate reality?
A
Brahman is everything
5
Q
The entire universe is one thing:
A
Monoism
6
Q
Caste system:
A
1) priests
2) warriors
3) herders, farmers, merchants, craftspeople
4) famer workers, servants, laborers
* reincarnation
7
Q
Dharma is a rule of action
A
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