Hinduism quotes Religious life Flashcards
(18 cards)
His mouth was the brahmins
“His mouth was the Brahmins, his arms were made into the Kshatriyas, his two thighs were the Vaishyas and from his feet the Sudras were born” Rig veda
A man falls from his varna when
” a man falls from his varna when he abandons his hereditary profession” Gandhi
I am touchable by
“I am touchable by birth but an untouchable by choice Gandhi
I was born a hindu
“I was born a Hindu but i will not die a Hindu” Ambedkar
Ahimsa is the
“Ahimsa is the highest Duty Gandhi”
As many hairs of the slain beast
“As many hairs of the slain beast has… he killed it without a lawful reason will suffer violent death in future births” Manu Smriti
Satygraha is a weapon
Satyagraha is a weapon of the strong it admits no violence under any circumstance whatever and always insists upon truth” Gandhi
The four varnas are
“The four varnas are created by Me” Bhagavad Gita
When the duties of each varna are followed
“When the duties of each varna are followed, the world is harmonious Bhagavad gita
If untouchability lives
“if untouchability lives, Hinduism dies” Gandhi
my fight against untouchability
my fight against untouchability is a fight against impurity in humanity” Gandhi
Brahmins must practice
Brahmins must practice wisdom, Kshatriyas valour, Vaishyas trade, and Shudras serve others.” Manu smirti
A person should engage in the duties of their
“A person should engage in the duties of their ashrama, for these duties purify the soul.” Bhagavad gita
far bettter to do ones duty ill
“far better to do ones duty ill than anothers well
sanatana dharma is the law
Sanatana Dharma is the law of the eternal truth, based on the nature of all living beings.”
be friendly and compassionate hate not
be friendly and compassionate hate not any being bhagavad gita
i call them harijans
“I call them Harijans, children of God, and I am determined to remove untouchability from Hinduism.” gandhi
satygraha is the weapon
“Satyagraha is the weapon of the strong.. It believes in the truth and the power of non-violence.” Gandhi
