Hinduism year 12 religious concepts quotes Flashcards
(21 cards)
In truth
In truth brahman is all.. upanishad
Summary: This encapsulates Brahman as immanent and transcendent, the ultimate reality behind all existence.
🔎 Use: Strong opener for any question on the nature of Brahman.
He moves and he
“He moves and he moves not, he is within all and is outside all” Upanishad
Summary: A paradox describing Brahman as both active and passive, immanent and transcendent.
🔎 Use: Ideal for complex essays explaining the ineffable nature of Brahman
i am the original….
I am the original foundation of eternal truth” Bhagavad gita
Brahman as the ultimate source of truth and reality.
The indwelling atman
“The indwelling atman is the same as brahman” huxley
Summary: Highlights the non-duality (Advaita Vedanta) idea that the inner self (atman) and Brahman are identical.
🔎 Use: Great philosophical quote linking Western interpretation to core Hindu belief.
no one is able to..
the soul is…
“no one is able to cause the destruction of the imperishable soul” Bhagavad gita
“The soul is never born, nor does it die.” Bhagavad Gita
The self is
“the self is brahman” upanishad
Meaning: There is no distinction between the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman) — central to Advaita Vedanta.
Use in essays: Demonstrates the non-dualist view that realising the unity of Atman and Brahman leads to liberation.
As a man casts
“As a man casts off worn-out garments and puts on new ones, so the soul discards worn-out bodies and wears new ones.” Bhagavad Gita
Meaning: Reincarnation is a natural cycle; the Atman moves from one body to another.
Use in essays: To explain Hindu views on rebirth and karmic consequence
He is the one who has entered
““He is the one who has entered into the wombs, who is born in all beings.” Upanishad
Meaning: The Atman dwells within all beings; it is universal and divine.
Use in essays: Excellent for showing the divine presence of Atman in all living things — links well with ideas of Brahman = Atman.
he who created
“he who created the worlds and then entered them” Upanishad
brahma
“From brahma all
from brahma all beings take birth
He is the preserver
He is the preserver of the universe, dwelling in all beings.”
Meaning: Vishnu is seen as the sustaining power within all life, immanent and omnipresent.
Use in essays: Use when discussing Vishnu’s role in the Trimurti or pantheism/panentheism in Hindu thought.
For the protection of the good,
““For the protection of the good, for the destruction of evil, and for the establishment of righteousness, I come into being age after age.”
Meaning: Vishnu (as Krishna) explains why he incarnates — to protect righteousness and restore balance in the world.
Use in essays: Ideal for essays on avatars, Krishna, or Vishnu’s role in upholding cosmic order.
“the destroyer of evil
the destroyer of evil, who dances the cosmic dance of creation and destruction.”
shiva
“he watches over all and
“He watches over all and rules over creation and destruction.” shiva
Those who worship me with devotion
“Those who worship me with devotion…, I carry what they lack and preserve what they have.”
Meaning: Vishnu sustains and protects his devotees, rewarding their devotion.
Use: Emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between Vishnu and his followers in Vaishnavism.
an important aspect of vaishnavism
“an important aspect of Vaishnavism is that it emphasises god as someone you can have a personal relationship with” Emily baler
he who meditates on shiva
“He who meditates on Shiva ..who sees Shiva in everything, obtains liberation.”
Meaning: Devotion to Shiva leads to moksha, liberation from samsara.
Use: Demonstrates the importance of Bhakti in Shaivism.
As the embodied soul continually passes in
“As the embodied soul continually passes in this body from boyhood to youth to old age the soul similarly passes into a new body at death”
the sould is covered by
“The soul is covered by the accumulated karma of many lifetimes, which must be exhausted before liberation is possible.”
Meaning: Sanchita Karma is the stockpile of all past actions affecting the soul’s journey.
Use: Explains the concept of karmic debt that impacts reincarnation.
“Prarabdha karma alone
“Prarabdha karma alone is responsible for the present life; it cannot be avoided.”
Meaning: This emphasizes that the karma currently in effect shapes this life’s circumstances, and it must be experienced.
Use: Highlights the inevitability of experiencing Prarabdha Karma.
The wise man acts
“The wise man acts without attachment, knowing that his actions will bear fruit in time.”
Meaning: One should perform righteous actions without selfish attachment, aware this shape future karma.
Use: Shows the awareness of Agami Karma in ethical conduct.
