Flashcards
Hinduism Terms
Cards in this deck (17)
- 1KarmaDetermines the nature of our incarnations
- 2SamsaraThe continuing cycle of reincarnation and rebirth
- 3MokshaRelease form the cycle of samsara
- 4Avatara descent of god to earth in physical form with a god of helping the world
- 5VishnuPreservation of order in our world
- 6AtmanUndying soul or self
- 7DharmaLaw, duty, and. righteousness
- 8Mayamagical power of gods to create this world
- 9Moksha ( Monoism)Monoism : the union of atman w/ brahman
- 10Moksha (Dualism)Monoism :
- 11Karma MargaEmphasizes ritual and ethical works
- 12monotheismone deity
- 13polytheismmultiple deities
- 14henotheismbelief in one supreme god while acknowledging others.
- 15Phalathe result of our actions
- 16Paths to LiberationJhana Marga (knowledge)
Karma Marga (dharma)
Bhakti Marga (devotion) - 17—