Hindu Social Philosophy Flashcards

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Varnas

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social classes

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Jatis

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castes

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Four varnas

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  1. priests; 2. warriors/political leaders; 3. merchants and farmers; 4. laborers; untouchables
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Four stages of life

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  1. youth/student; 2. householder; 3. forest-dwelling retreat; 4. Sannyasin
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Four aims of life

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means of life/wealth; pleasure; moral virtue; spiritual liberation

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Karma yoga

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one can be liberated in Hinduism just by doing one’s social duty; discipline of action

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