Hinduism

a way of managing the predictable disruption that arises in a change of status.

a cultures dream about itself

repetitive, patterned behavior helps return to normalcy

devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose.

the yearning of the devout for union with the divine, even to the extent of losing oneself

-you've been changed inside, and you need to be healed -bathing in water is restorative -being restored after trauma of death

the hindu scriptures. knowledge or wisdom.

priest manual-directions on how to conduct priest life, lots of hymns

"Eternal or Universal Righteousness" is the original name of what is now popularly called Hinduism.

The hindu God associated with creation.

In Hinduism, the name of the highest deity, the Absolute.

A ritual specialist associated with Brahman; one who recites the Vedic hymns and performs the sacrifice; priestly caste.

explanations of sacrifices,"

an ancient language of india that is the language of Hinduism and the Vedas. Derives from the word that means "perfect"

repeated syllable

3 locations: -abode of the gods -abode of humans -midspace

the supreme lord; the preserver

the Auspicious; ultimate lord; the destroyer

Hindu worship of deities. Brahmins often perform rituals desired by householders. The ritual worship of India.

the essence of Brahman this is present in the individual. the universal self.

the soul air, breath-what makes you live

apprearance or illusion; power of creation

-release of the soul from the body so it can unite with Brahman -Concentration that unifies; absorption.

the permanent social group into which a person is born and which determine ones's social and religious obligations.

twice born; priest and teachers

twice born; soldiers, warriors, administrators-responsible for order;

twice born; commercial class; merchants

once born; laborers; servants

the principle that a persons thoughts and deeds are followed eventually by deserved pleasure or pain.

one's caste duty.

concept of the wheel of rebirth that turns forever. souls are reborn until they reach perfection.

the release of the soul from the circle of rebirth; one of the four goals of life for hindus.

talks about your dharma in detail: A Hindu code of conduct

no caste- too impure; no dharma, no karma, but can be reincarnated.

children of God

the oppressed

ignorance, or not seeing things as they are.

disciples used to help you "know" restraints

hindu teacher of religious duties.

was a religious funeral practice among some Indian communities in which a recently widowed woman either voluntarily or by use of force and coercion would have immolated herself on her husband's funeral pyre.

discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility.

selfless service; the pursuit of artistic, recreational and sensual pleasure.

knowledge or wisdom. path of release based on intellectual knowledge. appeals to ppl who emphasis rational understanding of religious beliefs.

path to salvation by disciplining the mind and body

personal devotion to deity. a path of salvation. devoted love for god.

considered the most sacred of all places for hindus. symbol of life w/out end. considered premiere place for spiritual healing.

a collection of stories about the three great gods of hinduism, B, V, and Shiva. contains creation myths and history of the world.

"Sitting near teachers"; the last of the Vedas.

short section of epic poem "Mahabharata" in which the god Krishna teaches about ways to God. most popular sacred text.

the policy of non-violent resistance initiated by Gandhi as means for pressing for political reform.

do no harm

(obligations)intended to cultivate ad refine the interior qualities that life awareness/consciousness to a higher level.

Primal spirit, or soul of an individual.

A god of the Rig-Veda. The creator and ruler of the universe

The Hindu deity of a plant that is intoxicating. In the Vedas, used in worship.

The Rig-Veda god of the high-arched sky.

The Hindu god of order and principles.

Fire used in sacrifi ce. The Vedic god of fire.

One in the last stage of renunciation or detachment; a wandering ascetic

Hindu pacifist leader who demonstrated against British rule in India.