Hinduism Flashcards

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Hinduism

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Oldest of all major religions

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Braham

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A god they claim to worship

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Brahma

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The creator

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Vishnu

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The preserver

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Shiva / siva

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The destroyer

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Ganesha

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Another important god in India today

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Dharma

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Love in a virtuous life

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Artha

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Gain wealth

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Karma

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Find pleasure

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Moksha

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Seek enlightenment

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Ultimate goal

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Unite your soul with the eternal universal soul of Brahman

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12
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Samsara

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Reincarnation, cycle of rebirth

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Karma

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How a person lives their life determines what form the person will take in the next life

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Good life

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Higher place in caste

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Bad life

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Lower place in caste

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Dharma

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A persons duties

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Moksha

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Oneness with Brahman/ one with good

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How to reach moksha

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Meditation - mantras
Good karma
Yoga

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Where do Hindus worship

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At home and in mandirs (temples)

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Guru

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Spiritual teacher

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Pilgrimage

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Journey to get closer to god

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Fire

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Image of god

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Jainism

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Major branch of Hinduism

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Four goals in life

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Dharma
Artha
Karma
Moksha