Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Hinduism > The Hindu way of life > Flashcards

The Hindu way of life Flashcards

1
Q

What is the first asrama?

A

Brahmacarya

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the Brahmacarya stage?

A

Student stage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What ideal dharma is there for the Brahmacarya stage?

A

Learn to become a useful and mature member of society and to get educated.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the second asrama?

A

Grihastha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the Grihastha stage?

A

House holder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What ideal dharma is there for the Grihastha stage?

A

Marriage and duties of raising a family.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the third asrama?

A

Vanaprastha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the Vanaprastha stage?

A

Forest dwelling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What ideal dharma is there for the Vanaprastha stage?

A

To retire from family and social life, to give up work, wealth and possesions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the fourth asrama?

A

Samnyasin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the Samnyasin stage?

A

Renouncer stage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What ideal dharma is there for the Samsyasin stage?

A

Abandon all desires.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Who did the 4 Asramas apply to?

A

Brahmins , Kshatriyas and Vaishyas.

NOT WOMEN

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Which are the four varnas?

A

1) Brahmin
2) Kshatriyas
3) Vaishyas
4) Sudras

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What were the Brahmins?

A

Priests

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What were the Kshatriyas?

A

Warriors and the ruling class

17
Q

What were the Vaishyas?

A

The buisness class

18
Q

What were the Sudras?

A

The serving class

19
Q

Hey, can you explain the hymn of the Cosmic Man?

A

All Hindus came from the Cosmic Man (GOD), divided into varnas:
Brahmins came from his mouth ~ closer to heaven and God
Kshatriyas came from his arms ~ strong, like warriors
Vaishyas came from his thighs ~ support
Sudras came from his feet ~ like dirt, closer to the ground, away from heaven. :-(

20
Q

What is Dharma?

A

The practice of virtue, obeying duties and obligations of varnas and asramas.

21
Q

Where do the asramas come from?

A

Aryan people who created the vedas.

22
Q

What are the three upper classes called?

A

Twice born, ceremony into student stage, sacred thread ceremony.

23
Q

What is a Sadhu?

A

A holy man who may or may not belong to a religious order or follow any particular spiritual discipline.
They may inflict pain on themselves for spiritual rewards.
e.g. them cremation ground peeps (Aghoris)

24
Q

What is a Pandit?

A

A scholar educated in the sacred scripts.

Translates as ‘‘learned scholar’’

25
Q

What is a Swami?

A

Normally a member of a religious community. They are involved in teaching about the Hindu religion and culture.

26
Q

What is a Rishi?

A

A holy person said to have an intuitive knowledge of the divine.
Normally found in mythology.

27
Q

What is a Guru?

A

translates as ‘‘teacher’’

they are said to be heavy with spiritual and religious knowledge.

28
Q

Give an example of a modern day guru

A

Sathya Sai Baba

29
Q

What is the 4th asrama associated with?

A

Moksha,

liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth

30
Q

How might a Hindu become Samnyasi?

A

They are usually initiated into the ascetic way of life by a guru after a period of training
HOWEVER
formal initiation is now necessary

31
Q

What happens when a Samnyasi leaves home?

A

Funeral rights are performed

This symbolises stepping out of the ritual life & society

32
Q

What is shraddha

A

Rituals for your dead ancestors

33
Q

How do you say the right way of life in Sanskrit

A

Santayana dharma

34
Q

What is the sacred thread ceremony called

A

Upanayana

35
Q

How do you become a twice born hindu

A

through the sacred thread ceremony - upanayana

36
Q

What do the untouchables refer themselves as

A

dalits - the oppressed

37
Q

Why may someone be for the caste system (2)

A
  • stable society

- everyone has an identity

38
Q

What is Sanskritisation

A

when lower castes adopt the customs and manners of upper caste, such as diet, dress, and marriage

Hinduism (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions