hinduism-7 core beliefs Flashcards
1
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Brahman
A
source of all reality, universe and its materials (Belief in one universal soul)
2
Q
Atman
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Soul follows you through eternity and just changes forms (belief in an immortal individual soul)
3
Q
Karma
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Your actions good or bad affects your samsara (belief in karma)
4
Q
Moksha
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Release from samsara and doing good to reach Brahman (realizing oneness with Brahman)
5
Q
Vedas
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Hindu sacred knowledge, all 4 were defied to Hindu sages (believed by Hindus)
6
Q
Time
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Hindus believe in no beginnings or endings, only 4 cycles which are the kali, duapara, treta, and krita (belief in cyclical time)
7
Q
Dharma
A
Balance in the universe and will go wrong if not followed (proper behavior)
