Hinduism-Unit review

T or F: Brahman is personal and is easily perceived by humans

T or F: Brahman is Atman, Atman is Brahman, that art thou... thou art that

This legitimate aim of life says it is appropriate to pursue material goods and success, though within limits

The cosmic law of Hinduism that all actions reap consequences, good from good, bad from bad.

The lowest official caste, made up of servants and laborers.

Ancient sacred texts that describe philosophical ideas such as the nature of Brahman and Atman

A “wandering ascetic” who has advanced to the fourth and highest stage of life is also called a:

Hindu name for an earthly incarnation of a deity who descended to accomplish a divine purpose.

The quasi-illusion that the world is separate parts - or - a veil keeping us from seeing the true oneness of reality.

The oldest (earliest) scriptural text in Hinduism.

Lord Krishna, in the Bhagavad Gita, compares reincarnation to

The caste of political leaders, rulers and warriors, second in the caste order.

Hinduism’s most popular sacred text, a story of Krishna and Arjuna, filled with guidance on how to live.

Which marga did Mahatma Gandhi most advocate for - marked by an attitude of detached action in all its aspects.

Which marga might encourage helping out in a homeless shelter or soup kitchen?

Hindu equivalent term for salvation, or experiencing union with the ultimate reality

Which marge involves regular worship at a temple or household shrine?

Which marga is most informed by the philosophical understandings of Hinduism?

Monism describes the belief that...

The name used to describe the cycle or "wheel" of rebirth.

This Marga: Emphasizes studying and intense meditation practice

To counter their harsh treatment, Gandhi renamed these “out of caste” people Harijan, meaning “God’s children.”

Which Marga? The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes both doing one’s dharma and the worship and love of God of THIS path.

T or F: Hindu’s must choose only one “path” of religious practice because only one will work for each person.

A person’s particular dharma is determined by his or her...