Hinduism – Flashcards
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rites of passage
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a way of managing the predictable disruption that arises in a change of status.
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Myth
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a cultures dream about itself
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Ritual
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repetitive, patterned behavior helps return to normalcy
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Sacred
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devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose.
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Mysticism
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the yearning of the devout for union with the divine, even to the extent of losing oneself
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Ritual cleanlines/purity/impurity
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-you've been changed inside, and you need to be healed -bathing in water is restorative -being restored after trauma of death
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Vedas
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the hindu scriptures. knowledge or wisdom.
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rig veda
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priest manual-directions on how to conduct priest life, lots of hymns
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Sanatana Dharma
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"Eternal or Universal Righteousness" is the original name of what is now popularly called Hinduism.
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Brahma
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The hindu God associated with creation.
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Brahman
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In Hinduism, the name of the highest deity, the Absolute.
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Brahmin
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A ritual specialist associated with Brahman; one who recites the Vedic hymns and performs the sacrifice; priestly caste.
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Brahmanas
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explanations of sacrifices,"
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Sanskrit
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an ancient language of india that is the language of Hinduism and the Vedas. Derives from the word that means "perfect"
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Mantra
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repeated syllable
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Triloka
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3 locations: -abode of the gods -abode of humans -midspace
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Vishnu
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the supreme lord; the preserver
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Shiva
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the Auspicious; ultimate lord; the destroyer
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Puja
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Hindu worship of deities. Brahmins often perform rituals desired by householders. The ritual worship of India.
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Atman
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the essence of Brahman this is present in the individual. the universal self.
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atman
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the soul air, breath-what makes you live
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Maya
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apprearance or illusion; power of creation
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Samadhi
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-release of the soul from the body so it can unite with Brahman -Concentration that unifies; absorption.
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caste
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the permanent social group into which a person is born and which determine ones's social and religious obligations.
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Brahmin caste
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twice born; priest and teachers
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Kshatriyas caste
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twice born; soldiers, warriors, administrators-responsible for order;
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Vaishyas caste
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twice born; commercial class; merchants
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Shudras
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once born; laborers; servants
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Karma
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the principle that a persons thoughts and deeds are followed eventually by deserved pleasure or pain.
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Dharma
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one's caste duty.
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Samsara
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concept of the wheel of rebirth that turns forever. souls are reborn until they reach perfection.
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Moksha
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the release of the soul from the circle of rebirth; one of the four goals of life for hindus.
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The Dharma-shastras/ The Laws of Manu
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talks about your dharma in detail: A Hindu code of conduct
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Outcastes
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no caste- too impure; no dharma, no karma, but can be reincarnated.
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Harijans
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children of God
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Dalits
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the oppressed
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avidya
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ignorance, or not seeing things as they are.
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Yamas
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disciples used to help you "know" restraints
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guru
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hindu teacher of religious duties.
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Sati or sutti
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was a religious funeral practice among some Indian communities in which a recently widowed woman either voluntarily or by use of force and coercion would have immolated herself on her husband's funeral pyre.
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yoga
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discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility.
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Kama Yoga
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selfless service; the pursuit of artistic, recreational and sensual pleasure.
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Jnana yoga
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knowledge or wisdom. path of release based on intellectual knowledge. appeals to ppl who emphasis rational understanding of religious beliefs.
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Raja yoga
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path to salvation by disciplining the mind and body
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Bhakti yoga
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personal devotion to deity. a path of salvation. devoted love for god.
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The Ganges
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considered the most sacred of all places for hindus. symbol of life w/out end. considered premiere place for spiritual healing.
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Puranas
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a collection of stories about the three great gods of hinduism, B, V, and Shiva. contains creation myths and history of the world.
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The Upanishads
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"Sitting near teachers"; the last of the Vedas.
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Baghavad-gita
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short section of epic poem "Mahabharata" in which the god Krishna teaches about ways to God. most popular sacred text.
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Satyagraha
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the policy of non-violent resistance initiated by Gandhi as means for pressing for political reform.
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Ahimsa
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do no harm
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niyamas
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(obligations)intended to cultivate ad refine the interior qualities that life awareness/consciousness to a higher level.
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purusha
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Primal spirit, or soul of an individual.
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Indra
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A god of the Rig-Veda. The creator and ruler of the universe
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Soma
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The Hindu deity of a plant that is intoxicating. In the Vedas, used in worship.
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Varuna
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The Rig-Veda god of the high-arched sky.
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Rita
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The Hindu god of order and principles.
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Agni
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Fire used in sacrifi ce. The Vedic god of fire.
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sannyasin
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One in the last stage of renunciation or detachment; a wandering ascetic
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ghandi
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Hindu pacifist leader who demonstrated against British rule in India.
