Hinduism Flashcards
Monism
Religious idea that all things exist as one
Brahman
The great “Mon” - the eternal “Oneness” - the only true god, of which we are all a part. like the sea
Atman
illusion of individuality - like a wave
Samsara
The circle or wheel of life - view of existence as a never ending, continually turning wheel - a cycle of reincarnations
Moksha
Release from the wheel cycle of Samsara. To rejoin the great “oneness” of Brahman. The extinction of the soul.
Dharma
“The Way” - or that which is appropriate
The three ways of “oneness”
Karma, Jnana, Bhakti
Combination of all three ways to “oneness”
Raja Yoga
Karma
the way of works
Jnana
the way of knowledge
Bhakti
the way of devotion
Path? Practice?
Marga. Yoga.
Ahimsa
“No harm” - the notion of “doing good” - specifically doing no harm to any type of life, human or animal.
Nirvana
Understanding the “one supreme reality” which leads to Samadhi
“Aum”/”Om”
The sacred syllable (sanskrit)
The four Varna’s
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaiyishas, Shudras
Hindu Temple
Mandir
Ashram
Temple and School
The three high gods
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
Lord Brahma
Creator god of the triad
Depicted sitting on a lotus
Depicted in human-like form
Consort/wife = Saraswati
Saraswati
Consort/wife of Brahma
Dressed in white (purity)
Four hands - playing music and holding scriptures
Lord Vishnu
Preserver god of the world
Depicted in human-like form
Blue skin and four hands
Consort/wife = Lakshmi
The world came into existence when? Our current age will end when?
When Vishnu awoke from sleep. When Vishnu goes back to sleep.
Lakshmi
Consort/wife of Vishnu
Sits upon a lotus flower
Four hands - holding lotus and using emblems of worship
Essence of purity, truth, chastity and generosity
