Hinduism Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is the caste system called?
Verna
How is the Verna caste system divided? (Highest to lowest)
1) The Brahmins
2)The Kshatriya
3)The Vaishya
4)The Sundra
What is a title below all that isn’t in the Verna Caste system? Why?
Dalits
because they are considered to the untouchable and unclean
Describe “The Brahmins”
The Brahmins are … Priests and Scholars
Describe “The Kshatriya”
The Kshatriya are … Warriors and Rulers
Describe “The Vaishya”
The Vaishya are … Farmers and Merchants
Describe “The Sundra”
The Sundra are … The Laborers
Where’s the Origin of Hinduism?
Harappan + Aryans = Indo-Aryan
Central Asia –> northern India
What is the most sacred text in Hinduism?
Vedas
How many sections were in the Vedas
4
What are some of the most important texts in Hinduism?
Upanisha –> for educated
Epics ( stories w/ morals) –> common for everyone to read
Define Atman
Soul
What happens to the Atman when one obtains moksha in Hinduism?
The Atman is released from samsara and lives in a heaven like place, Moksha Loka.
what is the cycle of rebirth and death called?
Samsara
What is the foundation of the universe/ the great supreme?
Brahman
What is Karma
Karma is … good + bad actions from ones past life determines the quality of their next life.
What is Dharma?
Dharma is … Duty, when one fulfills their nature and duty –> this will get one to obtain Moksha
What is Bhakti Marga
Bhakti Marga is … the spiritual practice of loving and devoting ones self to a deity
–> this will get one to obtain Moksha
What are 2 famous Epics in Hinduism?
Ramayana and Mahabharata
3 KEY people in the Vedas?
1) Agni (god of fire)
2) Varuna (preserve of the universe)
3) Indra (god of thunder and war)
3 KEY dities who are the MOST important in Hinduism?
1) Brahma (created of the universe)
2) Vishnu (cosmic preserver) a shapeshifter
3) Shiva (god of destruction)
The Aryans had what mentality?
Cattle Cult Mentality
