Hinduism Flashcards
In Hinduism, the goals for life are referred to as this.
Purusarthas
In Hinduism, this refers to ethics and duties.
Darma
In Hinduism, this refers to work and prosperity.
Artha
In Hinduism, this refers to passion and desires.
Kama
In Hinduism, this refers to liberation from samsara.
Moksha
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What are the 3 main beliefs in Hinduism
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
List the caste system ranks in Hinduism 4-5
Brahmin - priests
Kshatriya - warriors nobility
Vaisya - farmers traders and artisans
Shruda - tenant farmers and servants
Untouchables - “crushed ones”
The four major sects of Hindu
Shaivism, vaishnava, shaktism, and smarta
What is samsara
The cycle of life
What is the atman
The eternal spirit atfter the cycle of death
How do you reach the atman
By completing moksha/salvation from good karma
What are the holy books of Hinduism
The four Veda books
What is dharma
The endless currency of the universe
What are the two differences between Buddhism and Hinduism
Buddhism does not worship or offer to the same gods and rejects the caste system
