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According to Hinduism, what is the root of the universe and everything that exists?
According to Hinduism, what is the root of the universe and everything that exists?
- The law of Karma
- The Aum (Om) (correct)
- The Brahman
- The concept of Dharma
What does Hinduism believe binds the soul to the world of matter?
What does Hinduism believe binds the soul to the world of matter?
- Karma (correct)
- Dharma
- Samsara
- Moksha
In Hinduism, what is the spiritual and immortal essence of human beings called?
In Hinduism, what is the spiritual and immortal essence of human beings called?
- Samsara
- Dharma
- Atman (correct)
- Moksha
What is humanity's basic goal in life according to Hinduism?
What is humanity's basic goal in life according to Hinduism?
What is the continuous cycle of life and death in Hinduism known as?
What is the continuous cycle of life and death in Hinduism known as?
What is considered the most sacred sound in Hinduism?
What is considered the most sacred sound in Hinduism?
According to Hinduism, what is the relationship between the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman)?
According to Hinduism, what is the relationship between the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman)?
According to Aristotle in De Anima II, what is the primary characteristic of the soul?
According to Aristotle in De Anima II, what is the primary characteristic of the soul?
What is the concept of Aum or Om in Hinduism?
What is the concept of Aum or Om in Hinduism?
What is the significance of the sacred sound 'Aum' or 'Om' in Hinduism?
What is the significance of the sacred sound 'Aum' or 'Om' in Hinduism?
According to the concept of Karma in Hinduism, what determines an individual's circumstances in their next life?
According to the concept of Karma in Hinduism, what determines an individual's circumstances in their next life?
What is the Hindu concept of Karma?
What is the Hindu concept of Karma?
What is the concept of Nirvana in Hinduism?
What is the concept of Nirvana in Hinduism?
In Hinduism, what is the ultimate goal of the individual soul (Atman)?
In Hinduism, what is the ultimate goal of the individual soul (Atman)?
What is the significance of the Upanishads in Hinduism?
What is the significance of the Upanishads in Hinduism?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologia, what is the relationship between the body and the soul?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologia, what is the relationship between the body and the soul?
According to Hinduism, what is the dual nature of the human being?
According to Hinduism, what is the dual nature of the human being?
What is the Hindu concept of Jiva?
What is the Hindu concept of Jiva?
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Hinduism and the Human Person
- In Hinduism, the soul is eternal, but bound by the law of Karma to the world of matter, which it can escape only after spiritual progress through an endless series of births.
- The ultimate goal of human life is the liberation (Moksha) of the spirit (Jiva) from the cycle of birth and death.
- The Aum (Om) is considered the root of the universe and everything that exists, and is the most sacred sound in Hinduism.
- Hinduism believes in the concept of transmigration, where a person's soul passes into another creature after death.
- The Upanishads are the final section of the Veda, and are considered the most significant part of Hindu scriptures.
- Karma refers to the law of cause and effect, where an individual's actions have consequences in this life and the next.
- Dharma refers to the law of salvation, and is the path to achieving Moksha.
- Nirvana is the state of being absolutely free from all forms of bondage and attachment.
The Nature of the Soul
- According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the body is not the essence of the soul, but the soul can be united to the body.
- The soul is considered the source of life, perception, and thought, and is characterized by the power of self-nutrition, sensation, and movement.
- In Hinduism, the soul is considered the spiritual and immortal essence of a human being, which is distinct from the empirical life and character.
Key Concepts
- Moksha refers to the liberation of the spirit from the cycle of birth and death.
- Jiva refers to the spirit or immortal essence of a human being.
- Samsara refers to the continuous cycle of birth and death.
- Archatship refers to the perfect character of an individual.
- Brahman/Atman refers to the absolute soul or ultimate reality in Hinduism.
- Transcendence refers to the existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
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