Religious figures and sacred texts quotes Flashcards
(14 cards)
Overtime….
“Overtime misunderstandings have arisen over the origins of Hinduism”- Girilal Jain
Hinduism has evolved over thousands of years, making its origins complex and often misunderstood.
Use: Good for exam Qs about historical development and misconceptions
There may be continutites..
There may be continuities between the Indus valley and later Hinduism but ritual purity sacrifice and an emphasis on fertility are common to other ancient religions” Gavin Flood
Evidence and artifacts from Indus valley do not necessarily mean that I the origin of Hinduism. Links between Indus Valley and Hinduism exist but are not exclusive, pointing to shared ancient themes.
Use: Use this for debates on Hindu origins and continuity theories.
The ramayana…
“The Ramayana has been a source of guidance and instruction to many Hindus-Common scholarly consensus.
Summary: The Ramayana offers moral, ethical, and devotional guidance through Rama’s story.
Use: Use in questions about the role of epics in Hindu life.
The mahabharata tell us
“the Mahabharata tells us we all have to live and die by our karmic cycle” tejpal
the veda contains..
“the veda contains all knowledge” flood
India has been famous
“india has been famous for its wisdom and its thought” Frawley (Vedas)
The story of rama appears as
“the story of Rama appears as old as civilization and has fresh appeal for every generation”
I cherish…
“”I cherish the earnest soul that comes to Me” Bhagavad gita
Loves me….
“Loves me and is dear to me” Bhagavad Gita
Summary: Reinforces bhakti yoga – devotion brings closeness to God.
Use: Emotional and personal element of Hindu worship. Bhakti yoga
By doing his work without attatchment
“by doing his work without attachment one attains the supreme” bhagavad gita
link to karma yoga
a person who is (jnana yoga)
A person who is devoted to wisdom gains spiritual knowledge (jnana yoga) Bhagavad Gita
“they who understand the difference between the creation and the creator
“they who understand the difference between the creation and the creator know the technique of liberation from the trap of maya and attain the supreme”
Summary: Realisation of Brahman (the creator) versus the illusory world (maya) leads to liberation.
Use: Key in jnana yoga, moksha, and maya discussions.
“he is released from
he is released from all bondage when he comes to know brahman”
Summary: Refers to jnana yoga, spiritual liberation through wisdom.
Use: Essential for questions on liberation and moksha.
