Flashcards: Hinduism: Beliefs, Deities, and Practices — 14 cartões

Historical origin — civilization?

From the Indus River Valley.

Hinduism — founder?

No single founder; evolved over time.

Core belief — monism?

All reality is unified through Brahman.

Trimurti — gods?

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.

Brahman — nature?

Ultimate, all-encompassing divine reality.

Atman — definition?

Individual soul; reincarnates through lives.

Dharma — role?

Moral duty and righteousness.

Karma — law?

Actions determine future rebirths.

Samsara — cycle?

Rebirth and continuous reincarnation.

Moksha — meaning?

Liberation from rebirth, union with Brahman.

Paths to Moksha — types?

Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja Yoga.

Hindu rituals — purpose?

Express devotion and mark life stages.

Caste system — structure?

Hierarchical social groups based on duties.

Untouchables — status?

Marginalized group outside varna system.