Year 8 Term 1+2 - Hinduism - Assessment & Knowledge Test Flashcards
Soul
The consciousness of life. It is the master and the lord of all. It always exists - it is never born.
Ahisma
Having no verbal or physical violence - no killing - respecting living creatures.
Gandhi
The modern political and spiritual leader.
Murti
The image of God used as a type of focus in worship.
Mandir
A holy building/temple.
Bhagavid Gita
The most important scripture for the majority of Hindus. It dates back to 3000 BCE.
Atman
It can refer to to the soul, mind or body. It usually refers to the real self and soul.
Moshka
The continuous cycle of birth and death.
Samsara
Cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
Dharma
Religious laws which must be followed to sustain one’s existence.
Karma
An action. The use of work to refer to the law of cause and effect.
Incarnation
When God becomes a physical form on Earth.
Reincarnation
When the soul is passed on to another person or animal when someone passes away.
Avatar
The descent of a Hindu god.
Aum
The symbol for the one true god (Brahman) which is an eternal, supreme spirit. Brahman has been around since the very start and is worshipped in many different forms. It is present in every person as the Atman (soul).
Shakti
The energy of power, especially of a Hindu feminine goddess.
The caste system
One of the traditional social classes in which people are divided into a Hindu society.
Caste system: Brahmans
The intellectuals who perform the religious ceremonies.
Caste system: Kshatryiya
Traditionally had the power.
Caste system: Vaishyas
Ordinary people who farm, trade and produce a living.
The Ashramas
Stages in a Hindu life.
Caste system: Shudras
Traditionally served the higher classes who did jobs others didn’t want to do.
Trimurti
Brahma;
Vishnu;
Shiva.
Brahma’s role
Creates life and the world.
Vishnu’s role
Maintains the creations of Brahma.
Shiva’s role
Destroys Brahma’s creations.
Hindu Funerals
It takes place in India. They give the body a final drink before a traditional cremation. Instead of wearing black, they wear white in the funeral. Wealthy families spread an oil or scent over the body during the cremation. Once the deceased has become ashes, the ashes are spread along the (considered) holy River Ganges.
Puja
The daily Hindu worship. There are several steps to this particular religious worship. But it has an element of freedom, as you can pick the gods you wish to pray for.
Brahmachayra - The student
He’s educated until 25 years of age.
He leaves home to live with his guru.
Grihasta - The married family man
He gets married.
He gets a job and earns money for his family.
He raises a family (children).
This stage ends at the age of 50 - it usually lasts a lifetime!
Vanaprastha - The hermit in retreat
He becomes a grandfather.
He can only stay with his wife - not his family (children + grandchildren).
Not many men do this stage.
Sannyasa - The wandering recluse
He becomes completely devoted to god.
He has no home or other attachment.
The sole concern is attaining Moshka.
Theocratic society
Ruled by a specific religion and follows teaching laws of their religion.
Secular
Secular means that it is not connected to religion. Secular countries do not have religious laws and leaders.
