hinduism study guide extras Flashcards
(36 cards)
Ahimsa
concept of nonviolence/not causing harm to others
Avidya
blindness to ultimate truth; ignorance/delusion
Brahman
the ultimate truth or “god” in a way
Chakra
wheel-like points of energy in the body
Darsan
the beholding or worship of a deity or sacred object; one is meant to simply look at said object or painting of said deity
Dharma
one’s duty
What does Ganesha do
clears obstacles and paves the way for us in life
Hanuman
monkey god of strength and energy; worshipped for unyielding devotion to Rama
Harappan Civilization
Indus River Civilization
Harijan
Dalit class; untouchables new name given by Gandhi
Kundalini
divine feminine energy located at the base of the spine/muladhara
Lila
playful sport between Brahman and the real world (?)
Maya
the power of a god to make humans believe in what is an illusion
What does OM mean
name of God or world
Puja
worship ritual where fruit or flower offerings are often made to a god
Saivite
worship to shiva as the supreme being; daily worship in the home shrine
Sakta
worship of sakti as a goddess
Samsara
entire process of rebirth
Sanatana Dharma
eternal law of hinduism; list of duties for hindus
Sannyasi
a religious ascetic who has renounced the world by performing his own funeral and abandoning all claims to social or family standing
Swastika
symbolizes good luck and prosperity
varna
levels in the caste system
Yuga
cyclic age of 4,320,000 years; repeats krita, yuga, dvapara yuga, and kali yuga
Functionalism
religion is false but allows the world to function in XYZ way
