Potential Questions Flashcards
How does the Bhakti movement challenge class?
They rejected the caste distinction and mixed for equality basis, took their meals as one from the same kitchen, and loosened the caste bonds.
What does Ramayana tell us about dharma?
As Ravana is defeated by Rama and his army, the message is that with persistence and dedication, goodness will win over bad
What is the relationship between dharma, caste, and gender?
Dharma is not exactly the same for each of these castes, nor is it the same with gender. Spiritual leaders and teachers were called Brahmins. Warriors and nobility were called Kshatriyas. Merchants and producers were called Vaishyas. Laborers were called Sudras.
What is the relationship between karma, samsara, and dharma?
Karma is the sum of a persons actions. The goal for most Hindu’s is to reach samsara and then moksha. Samsara is the cycle of birth, life, and death. Moksha is the release from this cycle.
What are some ethics “required” in Hinduism?
Describe what a guru is in Hinduism.
A spiritual teacher or guide. They teach the tutorial methods of Hindu literature.
Describe what sannyasis is in Hinduism.
“Renunciates”a religious ascetic who has renounced the world by performing his own funeral and abandoning all claims to social or family standing.
Describe what sadhus is in Hinduism.
“Medicants” Religious ppl who’ve let go of all attachments to society. This includes, material, familial, sexual—in pursuit of “moksha”, or total liberation from ignorance and desires.
Describe what a Brahmin priest is in Hinduism.
Brahmin People who acts as officials at temples, conducting or assisting on worship, are known as a “pujari” or priests.
What are some major forms of Hindu practice?
Devotion (Bhakti) -A hindu becomes a devotee of the god or goddess they choose to worship. They choose someone to worship to reach salvation, Worship (Puja) - to worship, one must make offering in turn they will receive blessings. , Fire sacrifice, Mantra, Yoga, Astrology and more.
What is the significance of the cosmic man myth?
This creation myth explains that the universe was created out of the parts of the body of a single cosmic man (Purusha) when his body was offered at the primordial sacrifice. The four classes (varnas) of Indian society also came from his body: the priest (Brahman) emerging from the mouth, the warrior (Kshatriya) from the arms, the peasant (Vaishya) from the thighs, and the servant (Shudra) from the feet.
What is the Bhakti Movement?
Bhakti movement was a strong reform movement that tried to refuse caste divisions.
