Facts
What is the name of Hinduism before Westernism?
Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Faith)
This is the "soul" or your true self
Atman
What is Liberation in Hinduism?
Moksha
What is the true purpose of yoga?
Yoga is the union with the ultimate reality/God
What does one lose/must lose in order to achieve Moksha
Ego
What cycle are we currently in?
Kali Yuga
How do Hindus define reincarnation?
The transmigration of the soul
Simple answer: How do we achieve Moksha?
Build enough positive Karma that supports the Dharma.
Who is a leader in Yoga?
A Guru
What word is used to describe caste?
Jati
Is Hinduism Polytheistic?
Explain Samsara
Means flow or cycle and is the condition of humanity where the atman is condemned to an endless of cycle of reincarnation.
Is there a hell in Hinduism?
What yoga is primarily practiced in the West?
Asana Yoga
Hindu laws associated with the Caste system and age. Following your caste/age guidelines build kharma and is one way to find moksha.
Who are the holy trinity?
Vishnu, Brahma, Shiva
What is Karma and what types of karma are there?
Actions and explains the whole idea of cause and effect.
3 types:
What you brought with you from your previous life
Karma happening now
Karma you are building for the future
ALSO Good, bad, neutral
What is important to understand about thoughts?
Your thoughts create your reality, and build the right karma. Thoughts turn into action, so practicing meditation/yoga to create positive thoughts are very important to the process of moksha.
What are the yogic paths? (Main 3)
Jnana (Knoweldge)
Bhakti (devotion)
Karma (action)
Explain the stages of life
Child
running a household
old age
Renunciation of this life, preparing for moksha
When was Hinduism started?
Insider: It has always been
Outsider: The second millenium BCE
What is Dharma?
The term dharma may be translated as “religion,” “law,” “order,” “duty” or “ethics.” It is far more
encompassing than any of the particular activities that might be described as “religion.” Dharma is what
centers, upholds, and makes meaningful all activities, not just those done at certain times and certain
places. Indeed, the word dharma comes from a word root that means “to uphold, support, bear.” It is that
order which supports the whole world, from the laws of nature to the inner workings of conscience.
What is Murti?
Hindus say that the Supreme Being, the Lord, has graciously condescended to dwell in the image, becoming intimately present in the world of families and communities.
And the daily discipline of rites and offerings enables worshippers to cultivate and refine the arts of hospitality, honor, and praise which they offer to God who has become present among them.
Explain Bhakti yoga
Sravana or listening
Praising God by estatic group singing
Smarana or fixing one's mind on Vishnu
Pada-sevana or giving service at a temple or holy shrine
Arcanada or worshipping an image/statue of a deity
Vandana or paying homage by chanting
Dasya or being a servant
Sakhya or offering friendship in relationship
Fullying/completely surrendering oneself
Explain the different parts of the Caste System
Brahmans (teachers)
Kshatriyas (army/admin)
Vaishyas (farmers/merchants)
Shudras (Artisans/workers)
Untouchables