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Hinduism Test (Davis)

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T/F: there is one creed and doctrine for Hindus.
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T/F: there is one creed and doctrine for Hindus.
false
T/F: Gods and goddess for Hindus can number up to 330,000,000
true
T/F: the ultimate reality is known as Brahmin, Vishnu, and Shiva
false (Brahmin = highest caste / Brahman = ultimate reality)
T/F: To transcend the temporal life means you have gone beyond ordinary range of perception
true
T/F: Brahmin is highest caste.
true
T/F: in Hinduism yoga is to transcend plane of reality in western culture yoga is a form of exercise
true
Avatars
the incarnation of a god or goddess (e.g. Krishna and Rama)
Atman
"real self" (mind, body, and emotions are "maya" or illusions")
-Hindus strive for release from maya in order to achieve union w/ Brahman/Atman
Dharma
one's duties in life, especially as dictated by caste
Maya
- means "illusions"
- states only Brahman is permanent; everything else in an illusion
What are the parts of the atman?
1. mind
2. body
3. soul
Samsara
belief in ongoing migration b/t life and death and new life
Vedas
ancient scriptures - the foundation of Hinduism (means "wisdom")
Puja
honouring the gods (sacred places and spaces)
Guru
teachers and guides in philosophical and spiritual matters