Revision : Religious Studies Flashcards
What does Ahimsa mean ?
Ahimsa means NO VIOLENCE and RESPECT TO ALL LIVING THINGS.
What is the BAGHARVID GITA ?
The BHAGARVID GITA is the Hindu holy book.
Define MOKSHA ?
Cycle of REBIRTH.
What does SAMSARA mean ?
Birth and Rebirth.
Dharma means…
Inheriting / taking in nature.
Incarnation is…
God in a human form.
Shakti…
Female form of god.
How many gods do they have ? Name 4.
Many Gods ( too many to count ). Sita, Radha, Lakshman and Krishna.
Who are in the caste systems ?
Brahmans, Kshatriya, Vaisyas, Sudras.
Who lights the fire of the dead body ?
The closest male relative.
What colour do you wear at the funeral ? What does the dead body have to drink ?
White. Holy Water.
River….
Ganges
What do the rich families put on the body ?
Oil.
What are these process’s called ?
CREMATION.
What are done with the ashes ?
They are scattered in the River Ganges
Procession of BAD karma.
BABY ~ CHILD ~ ADULT ~ ELDERLY ~ DEATH ~ ANIMAL
Procession of GOOD karma.
BABY ~ CHILD ~ ADULT ~ ELDERLY ~ DEATH ~ BABY
Define PUJA…
Prayer.
What was Mahatma Gandhi’s job ?
He was a journalist but his main job was a lawyer.
Why did Mahatma Gandhi go to South Africa ?
To train and look after the poor people.
What is Free Speech?
The right to express your opinions without censorship.
Secular means…
that it is not connected to religion. Secular countries don’t have religious laws and leaders.
Theocratic is…
when the society is ruled by a specific religion and follows the teachings and laws of their religion.
Prejudice
Is when you prejudge someone before you know them.
