Core beliefs, practices, and history of Hinduism from a world religions survey course.
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- What is Brahman in Hinduism?
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The ultimate reality or universal consciousness underlying all existence- Define Atman.
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The individual soul or self, believed to be identical with Brahman- What is dharma?
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Righteous duty or moral law; one's sacred obligation based on social role and stage of life- Define karma.
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The law of cause and effect; actions have moral consequences in this life or future lives- What is samsara?
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The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that continues until moksha is achieved- Define moksha.
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Liberation from the cycle of samsara; the ultimate spiritual goal- What are the Vedas?
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The oldest and most authoritative sacred texts of Hinduism, composed between 1500 and 500 BCE- What are the Upanishads?
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Philosophical texts within the Vedas that explore the nature of Brahman, Atman, and ultimate reality- What is the Bhagavad Gita?
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A dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and the god Krishna addressing duty, action, and devotion- What is the Trimurti?
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The trinity of Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva (destroyer/transformer)- What is Vishnu's primary role?
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Preserver and maintainer of the universe and cosmic order- What is Shiva's primary role?
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Destroyer and transformer of the cosmos; also associated with yoga, meditation, and asceticism- What is Brahma's primary role?
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Creator of the universe and all living beings- Upon what is reincarnation based in Hinduism?
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Karma accumulated from actions in past lives determines rebirth status and circumstances- Name the four Vedas.
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Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda
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