Hinduism (Major World Religion) Flashcards
Hinduism is the first…
First religion knwon to man
Hinduism was founded…
1500 B.C.E
Hinduism’s founder was…
Unknown, not a person to date back to
Geographic origin
India, specifically the Indus River Valley
Hinduism’s sacred text is…
Vadis
Hindus worship in/at…
home, or temples (pantheons of all gods)
Who/ what is Brahman?
spiritual force in the universe, kinda like reality or air
What is Atman?
soul within ourselves (thought to be the only thing that connects you to Brahman, and is trapped within ourselves)
The ultimate goal of life
release our soul, go through Moksha, and be united with Brahman
Goal of Hinduism
be released from eternal suffering that comes along with life and the cycle of life
Kharma
spiritual impurity due to life actions, determines rebirth in the next life
Dharma
divine law (afterlife ranking/ social class)
How to boost Kharma?
offering/ prayers and yoga with a teacher)
Holy Days
Diwali, Holi, Navrati, Raksha Bandhan
Diwali celebrates
the victory of good over evil, large light festival
Holi celebrates
the start of spring with a festival of colors
Navrati celebrates
celebrates women, or the feminine side of Brahman with a celebration over nine nights
Raksha Bandhan
celebrates brotherhood, and is done by giving a bond of protecting in the form of a bracelet
The three chief gods
Brahman, The Creater. Vinshu, The Preserver. Siva, The Destroyer.
Where did Hinduism spread?
From India (Indus River Valley) down to S.E Asia
Who/ What are the untouchables?
People at the very bottom of the social pyramid (not supposed to touch anything of higher status. Lived by railroads, and in dumpsters)
Who was in the top of the Caste system?
Priests, and academics (because they were seen to be closer to Brahman)
Who was below Priests and Academics in the Caste system?
Warriors and kings
Who is at the bottom of the Caste System?
Commoners, pheasants, servants
Who is outside of the Caste System, at the very bottom?
the Untouchables
