Hinduism(Incomplete) Flashcards

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What is Shruti?

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that which was heard

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The pizza effect is a sociological and anthropological phenomenon that describes when a cultural practice or item is exported to another country, transformed, and then re-exported back to its original culture.

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Arya has multiple meanings, including "noble", "honorable", "illustrious", "spiritual", "song", "air", "mist", and "wind

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the most ancient Hindu scriptures, written in early Sanskrit and containing hymns, philosophy, and guidance on ritual for the priests of Vedic religion

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Poet-sages

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Hymn of the Supreme Person

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God of the storm(lightning) Drives away evil beasts Kills demons of the dark sides

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God of fire Through fire rituals and sacrifice( smoke as a carrier of sacrifice )

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Cosmic order

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The Sanskrit term Upaniṣad originally meant “connection” or “equivalence", but came to be understood as "sitting near a teacher," from upa "by" and ni-ṣad "sit down", "sitting down near", referring to the student sitting down near the teacher while receiving spiritual knowledge (Gurumukh).

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Cyclic existence, often referred to as reincarnation

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Yoga is the path to the absolute

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Varna means class brahmin - priest Kshatriyas - warriors, nobles, rulers vaishya - merchants shudra - servant

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The caste(class) of an individual when they are born

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any of a class of Sanskrit sacred writings containing Hindu legends and folklore of varying date and origin, the most ancient of which dates from the 4th century AD.

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The word Ramayana is a Sanskrit term that translates to "Rama's Journey". It refers to an ancient Indian epic poem that tells the story of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu

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The name Mahabharata is a Sanskrit word that translates to "the great tale of the Bharata dynasty" or "the great Indian tale" The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic poem that is considered one of the most important texts in world literature. It is about the conflict between two branches of a family, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, who fight for the throne of Hastinapura in the Kurukshetra War. The poem also includes the Bhagavad Gita and other smaller stories and philosophical discourses.

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The Sanskrit word Kṛṣṇa means "black", "dark", or "dark blue". It can also mean "all attractive" Krishna is also the name of an important Hindu god and incarnation of Vishnu, the second god in the Hindu trinity. Krishna is the god of love, compassion, and protection. He is a central figure in the Bhakti movement of medieval Hinduism, which sought to bring about religious reform through devotion

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Arjuna has multiple meanings, including a name, a character in Hindu mythology, and a term for the ark of the covenant Arjuna is a boy's name of Indian and Sanskrit origin that means "white," "clear," "bright," and "silvery". It may also refer to the Arjun tree, which has silvery bark Arjuna is a demigod and the third of the five Pandava brothers in the Indian epic Mahabharata. He is a symbol of the ideal prince and warrior, and is known for his archery skills and magical weapons. In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna's friend and charioteer, Krishna, explains the nature of being and God to Arjuna

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The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu devotional text that means "song of the blessed one (Krishna)". The title is derived from the Sanskrit words Bhagavad, which can be interpreted as "God" or "the Lord", and Gita, which means "song The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between the Indian hero Arjuna and Lord Krishna that takes place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The story is about Arjuna's internal struggle to decide whether to fight against his own family members, and the importance of living a life of purpose and truth. The text is symbolic and representational, and is meant to represent the internal struggles that people face in their own lives.

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Worship, offering

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Holi (Hindi pronunciation: ['hoːli:]) is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna

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he quality of something that strongly indicates a successful result.

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Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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Upanayana is a Hindu rite of passage ceremony that marks a child's entrance into formal education and acceptance as a student by a guru "the act of leading to or near, bringing"

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Brahmacharya is a concept in Indian religions that means "conduct consistent with Brahman" or "on the path of Brahman". It can be translated as "celibacy" or "chastity", but it encompasses more than just sexual restraint.

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Dharmashastra is a collection of rules and guidelines for life in Hinduism, often in the form of a metrical law book.

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denotes behaviours that are considered to be in accord with Ṛta—the "order and custom" that makes life and universe possible.

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end of the vedas

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a type of habitat and a term for a group of saints

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Yoga is a path to oneness or union with brahman

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Woven together

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To worship, have recourse to or betake oneself to Devotional worship directed to one supreme deity, usually Vishnu (especially in his incarnations as Rama and Krishna) or Shiva, by whose grace salvation may be attained by all regardless of sex, caste, or class. It is practiced by the majority of Hindus today.

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Community of men who worship the one Brahman":

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Society of nobles

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The word "acharya" means "teacher" in Sanskrit, and "avatar" means "descent" in Sanskrit. In Hinduism, an acharya is a religious teacher and spiritual guide, and an avatar is a manifestation of a deity in physical form on Earth.

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In Hinduism, the name Shiva means "auspicious one", and he is one of the most important deities in the religion: Shiva is known as the destroyer in the Hindu trinity, the Trimurti, along with Brahma and Vishnu. He is also known as the Supreme Lord who creates, protects, and transforms the universe

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The word "trimurti" is a Sanskrit term that means "three forms" and refers to the Hindu trinity of gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva: Brahma: The creator Vishnu: The preserver Shiva: The destroyer

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Sacred sound that begins every mantra

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Yuga (Sanskrit: युग) means "a yoke" (joining of two things), "generations", or "a period of time" such as an age, where its archaic spelling is yug, with other forms of yugam, yugānāṃ, and yuge, derived from yuj (Sanskrit: युज्, lit.

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A tilaka is a mark worn on the body, usually on the forehead, that has many meanings and purposes in Hinduism

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The word Navaratri is a Sanskrit phrase that means "nine nights". It's a Hindu festival that involves nine nights of festivities and worship of the goddess in her various forms

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Puja is a Hindu ritual of worship that involves offering prayers, songs, and invocations to honor a deity, spirit, or other aspect of the divine. The word "puja" comes from Sanskrit and means "to honor" or "to worship"

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A ceremony to mark a change in a person's status at various phases throughout life.

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Hindu birth rituals celebrate the birth of a child, welcome them into the family, and mark important stages in their live Ex. The first ritual for a newborn, Jatakarma celebrates the baby's birth and the bond between the father and baby. The father chants mantras or the name of gods into the baby's ear, and then touches the baby's lips with honey or ghee.

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In Hindu philosophy, Samskara are the impressions and dispositions that develop and accumulate deep inside a person from perception, inference, choices, preparation, practice, interaction with others, thoughts, intent, willful actions and such karma.

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Upanayana is a Hindu rite of passage and initiation ceremony that marks a young boy's entry into formal education and his acceptance into his religious community

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Vivaha is considered a sacred union between a man and a woman, and a spiritual and social contract that strengthens familial and societal bonds. It is seen as a bond between two souls that transcends multiple lifetimes.

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In a Hindu wedding, panigrahana is a ritual where the groom takes the bride's hand in front of a fire to symbolize their union. The term translates to "accepting the hand"

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Simple act of devotion and worship( less formal than puja )

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In Hinduism, Shakti is a Sanskrit term that refers to power, energy, or force, and is associated with the divine feminine

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The word Durga in Hinduism means "impassable", "invincible", or "unassailable" in Sanskrit. It is derived from the roots dur (difficult) and gam (pass, go through)

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Earliest Indian religious texts Composed by the Indo-Aryans Poetry Oral Literature Proscribe Rituals Cosmology: describe the universe

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The Rig Veda("hymn knowledge")- contains 1,000 or more chants Yajur Veda("ceremonial knowledge)-contains matter for recitaiton during sacrifices Sama Veda("chant knowledge")-muscial elaborations of Veda chants Atharva Veda("knowledge from(the teacher)Atharva")-practival prayers and charms

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Deities identified with natural forces: sun, moon, earth, sky Deities associated with cultural spheres: warfare, healing, ritual

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Shining ones

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In one verse, one deva will be supreme In the next, it will be another.