Hinduism Flashcards
Arjuna
Main character of the Bhagavad-gita facesthe conflict of if he should/can kill his family
Odyssey
explanations for evil
Jnana
knowledge; ya-to know
Brahman
Preiests in hindu religion closest to gods and further hindu teachings
Atman
Self, soul, spirit, spark of the divine
Krishna
Human like avatar as Vishnu (blue)
Hindu Karma
desire emotional feeling of attachment; deeds part of the samsara and action according to caste
Hindu Dharma
Sacred diety order law duty action that upholds the order of the cosmos. Dhr- sustain
brahman
infinite spirit
puranas-
ancient stories which preserve traditions of myth, legend, and ritual
Veda
- revealed texts orally transmitted hymns philosophy and guidance on ritual for priests.
Cosmology
the individual place and relationship in the cosmos in a particular religion.
Samsara
cycle of birth and religion
Varnashramadharma
social system that has hold the diverse forms of hindusim together
Yajna
Sacrifice to ensure the well-being of the individual and the community with relationship to gods