Five Periods in Hindusim History
Aryans left language, scripture, and leaves in that area. We received Vedas composed in Sanskrit.
Give four descriptions of the Mandala.
A geometric design or pattern that represents the cosmos or deities in various heavenly worlds. Symmetry, geometry, color, number, and intention.
What event in the Catholic Church brought about interreligious dialogue?
Second Vactain Council
Name two sacred spaces for Hindus and what is their holiest place?
Temples, home shrines, Ganges river
Who is the main character in this story?
Arjuna is the main character in the Bhagavad,.
what happened in the Brahinmical Period?
During this time, we had ritual sacrifices that the Brahmins performed. Were so expensive not many could afford them. Due to this Brahmin's role decreased and gave rise to gurus. They trained people in personal devotion.
Where does the term religion come from and to what does it refer?
The term religion comes from both Old French and Anglo-Norman (1200s AD) and means respect for a sense of right, moral obligation, sanctity, what is sacred, and reverence for the gods.
What document was published that encouraged interreligious dialogue between Catholics and non-Christians?
Nostra Aetate.
What is a bindi?
The bindi, once primarily a symbol of marriage, has largely become a fashionable accessory for Hindu females of all ages, regardless of their marital status. Traditionally, bindi was red in color, circular in shape, made kumkum, and applied with the ring finger of the right hand. Today, bindi come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and are often self-adhesive for convenience.
13 years!
what happened in the Classical Period?
Hinduism becomes an official religion, a shift in belief from the transcendent to the immanent- from the cosmos to the personal development. The concepts of karma and reincarnation emerged. This is also when the caste system emerged.
What is moksha and what are the three paths/practices/disciplines that Hindus use to achieve this?
These paths are bhakti, the path of devotion, ghana, the path of knowledge, karma, the path of selfless service, and raja, the royal path of meditation.
What does the document say in regard to the Catholic Church and Hinduism?
Nostra Aetate stated, “In her task of promoting unity and love among men, indeed among nations, [the Catholic Church] considers above all in this declaration what men have in common and what draws them to fellowship.” The declaration affirmed that “The Catholic Church rejects nothing which is true and holy in these religions,” but rather looks “with sincere respect upon those ways of conduct and of life, those rules and teachings, which, though differing in many particulars from what she holds and sets forth, nevertheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.”
What are the two major categories of sacred scriptures in Hinduism and briefly explain each?
Shruti- most sacred. Vedas- major. Smriti- most popular. Maha Beretta.
Who is Arjuna's charioteer?
Krishna!
what happened in the Hindu-Muslim Period?
Muslim traders reached and invaded the northern part of India. They began to spread, and the obvious result was the spread of Islam. Though there were conflicts between the Muslims and the Hindus, Hundisum remained a distinct and prominent religion in India.
What is Ahimsa?
Respect for all living things and avoidance of violence toward others.
What is the stance of Hinduism on other religions and interreligious dialogue?
Encourages its followers to celebrate each other's way of God-realization. Reverence for other religions is an essential element of the Hindu spiritual vision. Hindus have never been an organized ecclesiastical body nor do they seek to convert humanity to any one set of beliefs.
What are the two main festivals that all Hindus celebrate? Describe them.
There are two main celebrations that are well-known across the world. These are Diwali and Holi. Celebrated in late fall, the festival of lights that celebrities light over darkness. They share food and go to the temple and fireworks. Holi festival is celebrated by people spraying each other with bright colors on the last full moon in the spring.
What does Krishna teach him?
How to live life, and to fight. Dharma means duty, truth, and synonyms for god. Gita is Krishna trying to cornice Arjuna. Action, knowledge, and devotion are ways Hindus connect with God. Arjuna asks Krishna to reveal himself so he does and he asks him to go back.
what happened in the Modern Period?
Muslims broke away and established the country of Pakistan. Christians, through colonization, entered India and impacted Hinduism. Causing a rise in Hindu reformers Gahndi worked to free
What is puja?
It is Sanskrit means reverence, honor, homage, adoration, and worship. Puja, the loving offering of light, flowers, and water or food to the divine, is the essential ritual of Hinduism.
Compare one theological topic between Hindu and Catholic beliefs.
They both believe in icons which they were persecuted for. Or Jesus.
Do Hindus believe in heaven or hell?
Because Hindus believe in karma and reincarnation, the concept of heaven and hell as worlds of eternal glory or damnation does not exist in Hinduism. Hindus also do not ascribe to the concept of Satan or the devil that is in eternal opposition to God or the Ultimate Reality.
Summarize the Bhagavad Gita.
Arjuna is the main character in the Bhagavad, the middle brother. They are in a struggle with their cousins for the crown. They lose a gambling game and get exiled for thirteen years. The cousins say they will not give it back. Krishna is one of the people of god, the cousins say no to him when he asks them to give the kingdom back. Krishna is the avatar of Vishnu who helps Arjuna when they fight their cousins. He is his chariot teer who doesn't know Arjuna at first, but then they become friends. When Arjuna hesitates to kill his cousins, Krishna takes him through the forest of all his teachings. How to live life, and to fight. Dharma means duty, truth, and synonyms for god. Gita is Krishna trying to cornice Arjuna. Action, knowledge, and devotion are ways Hindus connect with God. Arjuna asks Krishna to reveal himself so he does and he asks him to go back.