Religious Life Question plans

Question 1

Examine the Hindu concept of Varnashramadharma

Answer 1

Introduction: Catuvarnashramadharma four social and religious duties according to caste and stage of life. Varnas:Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras, Ashrama: Brahmacharya Grihastha Vanaprastha Sannyasin

Paragragh one: Varnas Story of pursa after secon millenium ““The four varnas are part of the eternal order (Sanatan Dharma)” (Bhagavad Gita”

Paragraph two: Ashramas “A person should engage in the duties of their ashrama, for these duties purify the soul” (Manusmriti 6.83).

Paragraph three: dharma “far better to dones duty ill than anothers well” why is it important kama dharma artha moksha

Conclusion: relevance to today, varna system opposed by Ghandi and ambedkhar for dalit discimnation also illegal in india 1950.

Question 2

Hindu beliefs and teachings about the four ashramas 20 marks

Answer 2

Intro: definition Brahmacharya Grihastha Vanprathsa Sannyasin
Paragraph one: Brahmacharya “The purpose of Brahmacharya is to instill discipline and spiritual wisdom to prepare for future duties”