hinduism Flashcards
what is the oldest sacred text in Hinduism
the Rig Veda
what is the incarnation of a deity known as
an avatar
what term means action
karma
what term means ethical duty
dharma
what is the term that means that all is made of one essence
monism
what is the most popular sacred text in hinduism
the Bhagavad-Gita
what are the 4 goals of life in hinduism
sensual pleasure
material success
harmony with dharma
bliss of moksha
define the first goal in hindu life
sensual pleasure- getting pleasure from your seances like it tastes good feels good ect.
define the 2nd hindu goal in life
material success- not wanting material things anymore seeking something more
define the 3rd hindu goal in life
harmony with dharma- knowing whats right and wrong without having to think about it
what is the last goal in hindu life
bliss of moksha- doing enough good karma to moksha
what does the term samsara mean
the wheel of rebirth
what does the term moksha mean
to do enough good karma to be released from samsara and go to brahman
what is the ultimate reality in hindiusm
brahman
what does the term brahman mean
a state of all knowingness the ultimate reality
what is an atman
ones spiritual self
what type of theism is hinduism
polytheistic
what does the term dharma mean
knowing whats good bad right and wrong
what are the steps of finding dharma
- devine revelation (sacred scripture)
- sacred tradition
- the wisest in society
- our own conscience
what are the 4 ranks of the caste system
- brahmin- priests
- kshatyiya- warriors administrators
- vashya- farmers merchants
- shudra- servants
what is the first stage of life in hinduism
1.the student- the study of literature
what is the 2nd stage of life in hinduism
the house holder- having a career and family
what is the 3rd stage of life in hinduism
the forest dweller- after the birth of the first child a man goes into a forest to retreat from society
what is the 4th stage of life in hinduism
asceticism- removing yourself from society to become more spiritual
why do bad things happen to good people (hinduism belief)
because you weren’t always a good person in your past lives.
