Hinduism Flashcards
(21 cards)
Brahmacharga
The student
Grihasta
The married man
Soul
The spiritual part of humans
Ahimsa
The principle of non injury to living beings
Gandhi
Indian politician
Murti
An image or idol of a deity or person in Indian culture
Mandir
Indian temple
Bhagavid Gita
Hindu holy book
Atman
Soul
Moksha
Moksha often refers to various forms of release or liberation
Samsara
Cycle of death rebirth and death
Karma
An action which will affect the future of that person
Incarnation
A god in human flesh
Reincarnation
A person or animal in whom a particular soul is believed to be reborn
Avatar
A manifestation of a deity or released soul in dodily form on earth
Shakti
The female principal of divine energy especially when personafied as the supreme deity
Caste
The way Indian society works
Brahmans
Religious leaders
Kshatriyas
Traditionally have the power
Raishayas
Ordinary people who farm and trade
Shudras
Traditionally served the higher classes and did jobs other people didn’t want to do