Hinduism Flashcards
What is Moksha?
To free and purify the soul and it’s the ultimate goal for a Hindu.
Define Hinduism
Combine beliefs of the Indus people and Aryans (no founder)
Why do you need to achieve moksha?
The world is full of suffering, so moksha makes you free.
Define monism
Believing everything in the world is one, all connected
What are the two realities?
1) What we create because of our desires and ego “maya”
2) The true reality that everything is Brahman
Define Brahman
The world soul, believing everything is one and connected
State the three personalities of Brahman
1) Brahma - Creator
2) Vishnu - Protector
3) Shiva - Destroyer
Define Reincarnation
The soul is reborn until Moksha is achieved
What does Karma have to do with Moksha?
How fast you achieve moksha depends on KARMA (good and bad acts)
Define Karma
Good and bad acts
Define Dharma
Duties and responsibilities
Is Karma related to caste level?
Yes your caste level represents different levels of Karma
What are the 4 aims of life?
Karma (pleasure)
Aretha (stuff, material wealth)
Righteousness (being a good person)
Moksha (liberation)
What are the four stages of life?
Student - learning, under control of father
Householder - pleasure, gain, righteousness
Hermit or Forest Dweller - Isolated and prepared for death
Renunciant - liberation (rarest)
What is the highest caste level?
Brahmins (Priest and Educated)
