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hinduism Flashcards

1
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what is the oldest sacred text in Hinduism

A

the Rig Veda

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2
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what is the incarnation of a deity known as

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an avatar

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3
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what term means action

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karma

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4
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what term means ethical duty

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dharma

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5
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what is the term that means that all is made of one essence

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monism

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what is the most popular sacred text in hinduism

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the Bhagavad-Gita

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7
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what are the 4 goals of life in hinduism

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sensual pleasure
material success
harmony with dharma
bliss of moksha

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8
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define the first goal in hindu life

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sensual pleasure- getting pleasure from your seances like it tastes good feels good ect.

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define the 2nd hindu goal in life

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material success- not wanting material things anymore seeking something more

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define the 3rd hindu goal in life

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harmony with dharma- knowing whats right and wrong without having to think about it

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what is the last goal in hindu life

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bliss of moksha- doing enough good karma to moksha

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12
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what does the term samsara mean

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the wheel of rebirth

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13
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what does the term moksha mean

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to do enough good karma to be released from samsara and go to brahman

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14
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what is the ultimate reality in hindiusm

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brahman

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15
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what does the term brahman mean

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a state of all knowingness the ultimate reality

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16
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what is an atman

A

ones spiritual self

17
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what type of theism is hinduism

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polytheistic

18
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what does the term dharma mean

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knowing whats good bad right and wrong

19
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what are the steps of finding dharma

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  1. devine revelation (sacred scripture)
  2. sacred tradition
  3. the wisest in society
  4. our own conscience
20
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what are the 4 ranks of the caste system

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  1. brahmin- priests
  2. kshatyiya- warriors administrators
  3. vashya- farmers merchants
  4. shudra- servants
21
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what is the first stage of life in hinduism

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1.the student- the study of literature

22
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what is the 2nd stage of life in hinduism

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the house holder- having a career and family

23
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what is the 3rd stage of life in hinduism

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the forest dweller- after the birth of the first child a man goes into a forest to retreat from society

24
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what is the 4th stage of life in hinduism

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asceticism- removing yourself from society to become more spiritual

25
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why do bad things happen to good people (hinduism belief)

A

because you weren’t always a good person in your past lives.

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