Yr9 Flashcards
What does the word karma mean
Karma means the consequences of actions
Hindus know they have free will to decide their path in life
What does moral responsibility mean for the kids and the ninja warrior yet true
Having a duty to do good things rather than bad things in the world
What does the word ahimsa mean ?
Not killing , respect for life, never being violent , not hurting others
Why are cows sacred
Lord Krishna was a cowherd so many want to follow his example
Cows give us enough nutrition for a complete diet
Cows looks after us better when alive than dead
The vedas forbid the killing of cows
The bull is the animal on which shiva rides and is a source of power
Define ahimsa
Not killing , respect for life, never being violent , not hurting others
Cows are sacred because
They provide everything needed for life Milk, butter , yoghurt and cheese for food , labour for farming the land, dung for fertilizing the land
This is one of the main reasons Hindus are vegetarian
They respect animals too highly kill them for food
