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Paths of Liberation
Caste System
Stages in Life
Gandhi
Key Terms
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There are this many number of paths for a Hindu
What is three
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The caste system came into being in this time period.
What is 1500 B.C.E.?
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There are this many number of stages in life for a Hindu
What is four?
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Gandhi held this position in society before his conversion.
What is lawyer?
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This is total liberation from the eternal cycle of rebirths.
What is moksha?
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This is the ultimate goal of Hinduism.
What is noksha?
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The caste system has this number of groups
What is four?
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The first stage is occupied by this type of person.
What is a student?
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Gandhi practised this principle of doing no harm.
What is ahimsa?
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Any image of a Hindu deity is called this.
What is murti?
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One of the goals for the path of knowledge is to understand that these two concepts are one
What are atman and Brahman?
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The group considered to be outsiders is called this.
What is untouchables or outcastes.
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The duty of a person in the second stage is to do this.
What is raise a family and be a householder?
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Gandhi worked to gain independence for his native country of India from this nation.
What is Britain?
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This is the best way to ensure good karma and so secure a favourable rebirth.
What is to perform good deeds and follow one's duty or Dharma?
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These two techniques help us focus our mind in meditation.
What are mantra and mandala?
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The priestly caste is also known as this.
What are the Brahmans?
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In the semi-retired stage, or third stage a Hindu is called to do this.
What is retreat from worldly life and focus on spiritual matters?
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Gandhi was assasinated in this month of 1948.
What is January?
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This is another word for illusion.
What is maya?
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The path of good works is also known as this type of yoga.
What is karma yoga?
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The caste known for the protection of the people and running a fair government is called this.
What is Kshatriyas or warrior caste.
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These stages in life are mostly followed by men in the top three castes. To achieve ultimate detachment a person must enter this fourth stage of life.
What is a wandering ascetic?
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Gandhi was raised to have a special reverence for this deity.
What is Vishnu?
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This title stands for The Song of the Blessed One or Song of the Lord.
What is Bhagavad Gita?