Key Terms/Glossary (Hinduism) Flashcards
1
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What is a Vedas?
A
Large bodies of religious text, there are 4 Vedas in total within the Hinduism religion. They contain hymns, philosophy, and guidance on rituals.
2
Q
What is a Upanishad?
A
Basis of later Hindu philosophy, the most recent part of the Vedas
3
Q
What are the Epics?
A
Big heroic tales, the main three being Stimad Bhagavatam, Ramayana, and Mahabharata
4
Q
What is a Sruti?
A
Text that is heard
5
Q
What is a Smfiti?
A
Text is remembered
6
Q
Brahman
A
The Supreme God
7
Q
What is the Hindu Trinity?
A
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
8
Q
What is Moksha?
A
Afterlife with Brahman (Enlightenment)
