Hinduism Flashcards

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Monostic

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Belief in one force and everything is part of this ultimate power/energy.

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2
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Polytheistic

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Belief in many Gods

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3
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Shiva

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One of the main Gods. Known as the Destroyer. Appears in many different forms.

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4
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Brahman

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Is the force or energy that is in everyone

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5
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Atman

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The Human soul/spirit needs to reunite with Brahman.

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6
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Samsara

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The endless cycle of rebirth and reincarnation.

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7
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Moksha

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The liberation from the endless cycle.

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8
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Karma

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One’s actions determine what form one takes once reborn. There is both good and bad.

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9
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4 types of yoga - Bhakti

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The path of devotion

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10
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4 types of yoga- Karma

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Path of action

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11
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4 types of yoga- Jnana

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path of wisdom

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12
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4 types of yoga-Raja

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path of meditation

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13
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Caste System

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People will be separated into different castes.
Brahmins(priests)
Kshatriyas(rulers/ warriors), Vaishyas(merchants)
Sudras(servants).

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14
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Dharma

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This means a code of moral and Righteous duty

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15
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Om

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A recognized symbol. A sacred

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16
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Bhagavad Gita

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Part of the Smriti scriptures. Most popular. Considered their bible.