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