Hinduism Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the main teachings of hinduism?
Teaches the wisdom and duties necessary to be released from the cycle of life- death- rebirth
What do hinduisms strive to do?
To be released from the cycle so that one may return to Brahman
What is Brahman?
The ultimate source of life
When and How did Hinduism start?
It started with the nomadic Aryans settling in India bringing their Vedic religion (1500-500BC)
The most important writing in Hinduism are the —– which consists of
Upanishads - the Brahman, atman, samsara, moksha
Smriti are “—- “ writings
Smriti or “remembered”
What is the other name for Bhagavad-Gita
“Song of the lord”
What are the 4 castes of society in Hinduism
- Priest
- Warrior- kinds
- Common people
- Servants
What are the 3 paths to salvation in Hinduism?
- Do the duty of your caste
- Attain knowledge of your oneness with brahman.
- Devote yourself to a “favourite god”
What are the two major schools of Hinduism?
Vaishnavism (devoted to Vishnu)
Saivism (devoted to siva)
Hinduism thrived throughout which country?
India (for millennia)
