world religions hinduism test Flashcards
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brahmen
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eternal universe, essence of reality
2
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krishna
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avatar, 8th incarnation of vishnu
3
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what is krishna’s comparison of incarnation
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getting undressed at night and then getting dressed in new clothes in the morning
4
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brahmin
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closest word to religion, highest in caste system, consisting of priests
5
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dharma
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your ethical duty based on your gender, caste, and stage of life
6
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sannyasin
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last stage of life, wandering ascetic
7
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ascetic
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one who renounces worldly attachments
8
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shiva
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god of destruction
9
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shudra
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caste of servants and laborers
10
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hindu worship
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veneration of cows, pilgrimages, and household rituals
11
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bhakti marga
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path of destruction
12
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jhana marga
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path of knowledge
13
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atman
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eternal self, samsara, will of rebirth
14
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karma
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cause and effect of our actions
15
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avatar
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incarnation of a deity
