Studied by 3 peopleBrahman
The eternal essence of reality and the source of the universe, beyond the reach of human perception and thought.
Atman
The eternal self.
Hindu Trinity
Brahma - Creator
Vishnu - Preserving
Shiva - Destroyer
Rig Veda
Oldest sacred text
Bhagavad-Gita
Most popular sacred text
Moksha
A release from this ordinary, finite, limited realm of existence into the infinite ocean of the divine.
Monism
All reality is ultimately one
Karma
Moral law of cause and effect
Dharma
Religion is the complete rule of life
Samsara
Individuals are reincarnated from one life-form to another
Avatar
The incarnation of a god or goddess
Path of Works
Physical activities
Path of Knowledge
Philosophical reflection
Path of Devotion
Emotional attatchment
Sati
The burning of a widow
Caste System
Brahmin - priests
Kshatriya - warriors, administrators
Vaishya- producers, farmers, merchants, artisans
Shudra - servants, laborers
Untouchables - street/ bathroom cleaners
4 Goals of Life
Karma - pleasure, sensual love
Dharma - ethical duty based on the divine reality
Artha - material success
Moksha - release of self from samsara
Who is the founder?
No founder
Founded 4000-3000 BC
India
What two important events happened in 1948?
Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated by a Hindu extremist
The Indian government officially forbade caste discrimination
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