Hinduism and Jainism

Question 0

Moksha

Answer 0

liberation

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Monism

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Belief that all reality is ultimately one

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Samsara

Answer 2

Wheel of rebirth

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Karma

Answer 3

Moral law of cause and effect

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Dharma

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Ethical duty based on divine order of reality

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Polytheism

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More than 1 god

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Atman

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Eternal self

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Brahman

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Ultimate source of the universe and the essence that is the ground of existence

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Pantheism

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everything is God

Question 9

Brahma

Answer 9

creator god

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Vishnu

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preserver god

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Shiva

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destruction god

Question 12

avatar

Answer 12

living embodiment or incarnation

Question 13

Caste System

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Brahmin-priests
Kshatriya- warriors and administrators
Vaisha- merchants
Shudra- Slaves
Dalit- outcast

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4 stages of life

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Student- learn about the Vedas
Householder- married and have children
Forest dweller- go on a retreat for a spiritual quest
Sannyasin- withdrawal from society (wandering ascetic)

Question 15

Four goals of life

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Kama- sensual pleasure
Artha- material pleasure
Dharma- the want to fulfil your duty
Moksha- liberation

Question 16

Diwali

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Festival of Lights that celebrates the victory of light versus darkness that is celebrated in the Fall

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Holi

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Festival of Colors that celebrates life and fertility that is celebrated in the spring

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Shruti Scriptures

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Vedas

Rig Veda

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Shruti

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Most popular among the lower castes
Less authoritative
Bhagavad Gita

Question 20

Bhagavad Gita

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Arjuna
Stay loyal to caste of Kshatriya or nonviolence
Debates with charioteer, Krishna the incarnation of Vishnu

Question 21

Rig Veda

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Oldest and most sacred Veda
1000 hymns composed to the gods
Hymns of praise and used in the fire sacrifice

Question 22

Syncretism

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The practice of combining religions, bad because it takes things out of context

Question 23

Ecumenism

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promotion of worldwide Christian unity

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Interreligious Dialogue

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Dialogue with non-Christian religions

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Jina

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Jainism derived from Jina | Conqueror

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Lokas

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Finite but vast universe shaped like a giant man

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Kevala

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Jain enlightenment

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Ahimsa

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"Nonviolence"

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Asceticism

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Lifestyle of rigorous self denial and self discipline

Question 30

Tirthankaras

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Makers of the river crossing They have reached salvation and help others reach salvation There are 24 per cycle The last is Mahavira

Question 31

Mahavira

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Kshatriya father a ruler luxurious lifestyle that he left gave away possessions gave away robe to represent that he was departed from old life attained kevala after fasting and sitting near a tree meditating

Question 32

Difference between Polytheism and Monotheism

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Polytheism is many gods and monotheism is one God

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The Path of Action

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Karma Marga "The path of works" for the active person main goal is selfless service to others

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The Path of Knowledge

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Jnana Marga understanding that everything is ultimately one for the philosophical person

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The Path of Devotion

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Bhatki Marga worshiping deities for the emotional person

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Nostra Aetate

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declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions Catholics should respect people from different religions The Church does not reject anything that is true and holy May be different but it still reflects a ray of Truth which enlightens people

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Western Religions

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``` Occidental Act of Revelation monotheistic linear time either/or mindset avoid relativism ```

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Eastern Relgions

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``` Oriental moment of enlightenment polytheistic Cyclical Time both/end mindset ```

Question 39

Revelation

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receiving a direct message from God

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Enlightenment

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moment of complete understanding

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Everything is God meaning

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the tree is God, we all are God, the ground is God

Question 42

Finding God in all things meaning

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Realising where God is in your everyday life and how He helps you