Hinduism Flashcards

1
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In Hinduism, the goals for life are referred to as this.

A

Purusarthas

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2
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In Hinduism, this refers to ethics and duties.

A

Darma

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3
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In Hinduism, this refers to work and prosperity.

A

Artha

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4
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In Hinduism, this refers to passion and desires.

A

Kama

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5
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In Hinduism, this refers to liberation from samsara.

A

Moksha

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https://quizlet.com/2154544/flashcards?funnelUUID=88517520-c6aa-4251-a8c3-5dcf05f9736d

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7
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What are the 3 main beliefs in Hinduism

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Multiple gods, but depedning on your life people worship more a specific god. Karma is heavily worshiped and serves as a key to determine your next life/atman through reincarnation

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8
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List the caste system ranks in Hinduism 4-5

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Brahmin - priests
Kshatriya - warriors nobility
Vaisya - farmers traders and artisans
Shruda - tenant farmers and servants
Untouchables - “crushed ones”

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9
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The four major sects of Hindu

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Shaivism, vaishnava, shaktism, and smarta

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10
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What is samsara

A

The cycle of life

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11
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What is the atman

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The eternal spirit atfter the cycle of death

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12
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How do you reach the atman

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By completing moksha/salvation from good karma

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13
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What are the holy books of Hinduism

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The four Veda books

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14
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What is dharma

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The endless currency of the universe

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15
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What are the two differences between Buddhism and Hinduism

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Buddhism does not worship or offer to the same gods and rejects the caste system

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16
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Who is the supreme god

A

Brahma

17
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Who is the god shiva

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The destroyer of worlds in order to rebuild the world

18
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Who is the goddess Devi

A

Fights to restore dharma

19
Q

Who are the holy trinity gods

A

Brahman, shiva, Vishnu

20
Q

What is a place of worship called and what is their temple called

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Puja the mandir temple