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Hinduism Flashcards

1
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Oldest part of the shruti

A

Vedas

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2
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Best known part of the Vedas

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Rig-Veda

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3
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Part of the Vedas that includes hymns and chants (used my priests)

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Sama-Veda

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4
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Part of the Veda that includes litanies, prayers, and prose dedications- devotions

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Yajur-Veda

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5
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Part of the Vega that reflects concerns and negative emotions (charms and spells for ordinary people)

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Atharua-Veda

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6
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“What which has been remembered”

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Smriti

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7
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The fire used in sacrifice

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Agni

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8
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  • most important dirty of the hymns
  • slays demons and hateful forces
  • God of storms and monsoons
  • weapon is the Lightning bolt
A

Indra

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9
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Dirty of an intoxicating plant

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Soma

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10
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God of the sky

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Varuna

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11
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Principle force of the universe, protector of truth, orders all things and prevents chaos

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Rita

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12
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  • personifies an agreement or contract

- closely allied with Varuna

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Mitra

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13
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God of mountain storms, planes

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Rudra

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14
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The sun

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Savitar, Surya

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15
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Priest

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Brahmin

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16
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Commentaries that guide priests in their sacrifices

What is the significance?

A

Brahmanas

  • gives us insight Into the theology of the Vedic period
  • gives us better understanding of how priests gained increased status in society
17
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The sacraments or rites by which a Hindu is fully integrated into the community

  • birth of child
  • naming
A

Samskaras

18
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Sacrament which initiated a boy as a twice-born person (responsible for his actions in religion)

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Upanayana

19
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A sacred thread given at the upanayana sacrament. Must be worn at all times if he would remain in his caste

A

Janëu

20
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Marriage. Symbolizes entry into the second stage (ashram)

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Vivaha

21
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Funerals. Most Hindus are cremated. Eldest son performs the rites.

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Antyesti

22
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Festival in which all castes become as Shudras- castes are temporary everyone has the same spiritual unity

A

Holi

23
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Hindu sacred writings

A

Shruti

IB World Religions (5 decks)

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