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