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Hinduism
History, Beliefs, Values, Symbols, Figures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is the main problem of human life for a Hindu? | ignorance of our divine interconnectedness |
| How do Hindus view the nature of reality? | There’s only one world, with all things united; separateness is an illusion |
| Approximately when did Hinduism start? | 1500 BCE |
| moksha | freedom from reincarnation and illiusion |
| Who is Vishnu? | the preserver and maintainer |
| Who is Lord Brahma? | the creator who represents the four Vedas |
| Who is Kali? | the destroyer and goddess of time |
| What is the origin of the word 'Hindu'? | Sindu - -> sanskrit for 'river' |
| Indus Valley Civilization (2500 CE - 1500 CE) | evidence of ritual bathing, animal sacrifice, and deity worship, achieved highest standard of living at the time |
| Vedic Period (1500 BCE - 500 BCE) | Vedas, caste system, Brahmin priests |
| The Way of Works (1500 BCE - 900 BCE) | rules and rituals are signified and incorporated |
| The Way of Knowledge (900 BCE) | more heavy emphasis on intent, developing belief with sacred, and finding peace and oneness with everything |
| Epic Period (500 BCE - 500 CE) | Epics/stories originate; incorporating ideas about goals of life, reincarnation, and developing an impersonal sacredness (Brahman) |
| Medieval Period (500 CE - 1500 CE) | focusing on one god (Shiva, Brahma, Vishnu, etc.), making offering to them, building large and decorative temples |
| What was the logic behind caste system (during Vedic Period) and how did it originate? | The Dravidian culture which began in Indus Valley developed over time and thought that the caste system was beneficial for the religion AT that time period. |
| What do Hindus believe to be 'sacred'? | Brahman, to them, is all knowing and aware of everything. Everything comes from it ( and is part of it). |
| How do Hindus view the world? | They believe that the world is filled with illusion ('maya'); reality is not as it seems... |
| samsara | the repeating cycle of life |
| yoga | actions to attain moksha: meditation, community service, obtaining knowledge, devotion |
| karma | the idea that actions in this life will affect you in the next life |
| The Hindu trinity consists of... | Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva |
| Hanuman | Monkey god of devotion |
| Shiva | destroyer and transformer |
| Ganesha | the god of wisdom and beginnings |
| Saurabhi | mother of cows and prosperity |
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