Hinduism Flashcards
What is the caste system called?
Verna
How is the Verna caste system divided? (Highest to lowest)
1) The Brahmins
2)The Kshatriya
3)The Vaishya
4)The Sundra
What is a title below all that isn’t in the Verna Caste system? Why?
Dalits
because they are considered to the untouchable and unclean
Describe “The Brahmins”
The Brahmins are … Priests and Scholars
Describe “The Kshatriya”
The Kshatriya are … Warriors and Rulers
Describe “The Vaishya”
The Vaishya are … Farmers and Merchants
Describe “The Sundra”
The Sundra are … The Laborers
Where’s the Origin of Hinduism?
Harappan + Aryans = Indo-Aryan
Central Asia –> northern India
What is the most sacred text in Hinduism?
Vedas
How many sections were in the Vedas
4
What are some of the most important texts in Hinduism?
Upanisha –> for educated
Epics ( stories w/ morals) –> common for everyone to read
Define Atman
Soul
What happens to the Atman when one obtains moksha in Hinduism?
The Atman is released from samsara and lives in a heaven like place, Moksha Loka.
what is the cycle of rebirth and death called?
Samsara
What is the foundation of the universe/ the great supreme?
Brahman
What is Karma
Karma is … good + bad actions from ones past life determines the quality of their next life.
What is Dharma?
Dharma is … Duty, when one fulfills their nature and duty –> this will get one to obtain Moksha
What is Bhakti Marga
Bhakti Marga is … the spiritual practice of loving and devoting ones self to a deity
–> this will get one to obtain Moksha
What are 2 famous Epics in Hinduism?
Ramayana and Mahabharata
3 KEY people in the Vedas?
1) Agni (god of fire)
2) Varuna (preserve of the universe)
3) Indra (god of thunder and war)
3 KEY dities who are the MOST important in Hinduism?
1) Brahma (created of the universe)
2) Vishnu (cosmic preserver) a shapeshifter
3) Shiva (god of destruction)
The Aryans had what mentality?
Cattle Cult Mentality
