Karma And Reincarnation

Question 0

What is reincarnation?

Answer 0

the belief that the soul, upon death of the body, comes back to earth in another body or form. rebirth of the soul in a new body. a new incarnation or embodiment, as of a person. There is a fatal recurrence of existence, for life tends ever to create the conditions of its own reincarnation and continuance.

Question 1

What is karma?

Answer 1

The sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. Good or bad luck, viewed as resulting from one’s actions.

Question 2

What is the atman?

Answer 2

The eternal soul, some Hindu traditions describe atman as being the same as Brahman.

Question 3

What is the Bhagavad Gita?

Answer 3

One of the most important books in Hinduism, it is a shruti text which means the direct word of God and cannot be changed.

Question 4

What are the three types of yoga?

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1. Karma yoga, the path of selflessness and generosity, without self intentions
2. Jnana yoga, path of knowledge
3. Bhakti yoga, path of love and devotion

Question 5

What does avatar mean?

Answer 5

The term avatar in Hinduism refers to the incarnation or immortal being or God. It derives from the san script