Misc
Term that refers to people east of the Indus Valley
What is Hindu?
The doctrine that all of reality is one divine essence
What is monism?
"Action" in Sanskrit; the law of cause and effect that determines one's reincarnation
What is Karma?
The original purpose of the Caste system.
What is maintaining balance and order in society?
Teaching: Salvation is a consequence of our good works
What is karma & moksha in Hinduism?
A prominent Indian and Hindu leader and activist
Who is Mahatma Ghandi?
The eternal essence of reality and source of the universe, beyond human perception or thought
What is Brahman?
The ethical duty based on the divine order of reality and one of the 4 goals of Hinduism
What is Dharma?
The lowest group, excluded from the caste system. Includes street cleaners.
What is the Dalits/the Untouchables?
Teaching: Salvation is a free gift.
What is grace and mercy through faith in Christ?
A traditional art form made using rice powder
What is Kolam/Rangoli?
Final liberation from the individudal self and the end of the cycle of reincarnation
What is Moksha?
The cycle of death and rebirth
What is samsara?
The top of the caste system hierarchy. Includes priests
What is Brahmin?
Teaching: All paths are ways to enlightenment
What is Hinduism? - all religions/beliefs are ways to salvation.
A trait of Hinduism that encourages acceptance of other beliefs
What is tolerance?
Our eternal selves
What is Atman?
The cosmic illusion that veils us from the reality of Brahman
What is maya?
The bottom of the caste system hierarchy. Includes menial laborers.
What is Shudra?
Teaching: There is goodness in each religion, but absolute Truth has been revealed to us and must be proclaimed.
What is Christianity? - Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
An Indian Harvest celebration
What is Pongal Festival?
The oldest and most significant sacred text in Hinduism
What is the Rig Veda?
Although this aspect of Hinduism seems to contradict Monism, it is actually a way to connect with Brahman.
What is polytheism?
This is determined by what caste you are in.
What is your dharma?
The Hindu vs Christian teachings on our individuality
What is our individuality is an illusion and will dissolve VS our individuality is created and preserved for all eternity?