Hinduism Flashcards
Monostic
Belief in one force and everything is part of this ultimate power/energy.
Polytheistic
Belief in many Gods
Shiva
One of the main Gods. Known as the Destroyer. Appears in many different forms.
Brahman
Is the force or energy that is in everyone
Atman
The Human soul/spirit needs to reunite with Brahman.
Samsara
The endless cycle of rebirth and reincarnation.
Moksha
The liberation from the endless cycle.
Karma
One’s actions determine what form one takes once reborn. There is both good and bad.
4 types of yoga - Bhakti
The path of devotion
4 types of yoga- Karma
Path of action
4 types of yoga- Jnana
path of wisdom
4 types of yoga-Raja
path of meditation
Caste System
People will be separated into different castes.
Brahmins(priests)
Kshatriyas(rulers/ warriors), Vaishyas(merchants)
Sudras(servants).
Dharma
This means a code of moral and Righteous duty
Om
A recognized symbol. A sacred
Bhagavad Gita
Part of the Smriti scriptures. Most popular. Considered their bible.