Hinduism Key Concepts

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Match the term with its corresponding definition within the context of Hinduism:

Samsara = The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth driven by karma. Moksha = Liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Karma = The principle of cause and effect based on one's actions. Maya = The illusion that the material world is the ultimate reality.

Match each Varna (caste) with its traditional role in Hindu society:

Brahmins = Priests and scholars responsible for spiritual knowledge. Kshatriyas = Rulers and warriors responsible for protecting society. Vaishyas = Merchants and landowners involved in economic activities. Shudras = Laborers and servants providing essential services.

Match each term with its significance in Hindu scripture and philosophy:

Rig Veda = An ancient collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns and a foundational text of Hinduism. Upanishads = Philosophical texts that explore the nature of reality and the self (Atman). Bhagavad Gita = A popular scripture that discusses dharma, karma, and devotion to God. Atman = The individual's true self, which is ultimately identical to Brahman.

Match the spiritual concept to its meaning:

Dharma = An individual's duty fulfilled by observance of custom or law. Brahman = Eternal essence of reality and the source of the universe. Avatar = A manifestation of a deity in bodily form on earth, such as a divine teacher. Samadhi = The highest state of consciousness one can achieve through meditation. Signup and view all the answers

Match the yoga practice with its description:

Jnana Yoga = The path of knowledge, emphasizes intellectual inquiry and contemplation. Bhakti Yoga = The path of devotion, focuses on love and surrender to a chosen deity. Karma Yoga = The path of action, involves selfless service and performing one's duty with detachment. Raja Yoga = The 'royal' path of yoga which emphasizes meditation. Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with the goal:

Sensual pleasure = One of the four goals of life. Marital status = One of the four goals of life. Harmony with dharma = One of the four goals of life. The bliss of moksha = One of the four goals of life. Signup and view all the answers

The order of caste system from top to bottom:

Brahmins = Top of the caste system. Kshatriyas = Kings, rulers, and warriors. Vaishyas = Landowners, skilled workers, merchants, craftsmen. Shudras = Servants, farm workers. Signup and view all the answers

Match the description with the terms:

The untouchables = People tainted by their birth into a caste system that deems them impure, less than human. Sati = A Hindu widow burns alive on her deceased husband's funeral pyre, the death by burning. Maya = the powerful force that creates the cosmic illusion that the phenomenal world is real. Atman = True eternal self. Signup and view all the answers

Match the Hindu term with its conceptual category:

Samsara = The endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Dharma = A complex concept encompassing duty, righteousness, and cosmic order. Moksha = Liberation or release from the cycle of samsara. Karma = The principle of cause and effect governing actions and their consequences. Signup and view all the answers

Match the Hindu text with its key focus:

Rig Veda = Hymns and prayers dedicated to various deities in the Vedic pantheon. Upanishads = Philosophical inquiries into the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate Brahman. Bhagavad Gita = A dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna on duty, devotion, and the path to liberation. Ramayana = An epic tale of Rama's journey, embodying ideals of dharma, love, and sacrifice Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Samshara

The cycle of birth, misery, and death caused by karma.

Dharma

An individual's duty, fulfilled by observing customs or laws.