Exam 3: Hinduism

The Bhagavad Gita is contained within the Mahabharata.

Which of these describes atman?

Krishna teaches about karma-marga in the Bhagavad Gita.

The icon in a Hindu temple is just a symbol and is not considered to be divine.

According to the Indian philosopher Radhakrishnan, philosophy is thought of as atmavidya, meaning knowledge of the __________.

Describe the four stages of the "twice-born" man as they are outlined in the Laws of Manu. How do you think modern society might hinder this path?

Which Hindu god is described as destructive and creative, menacing and benign, sensual and ascetic, male and female, solitary and familial?

Which text includes instructions on how to correctly conduct the ritual of cremation so the deceased can journey to his or her ancestors?

Through myths and legends expressed in poetic verse, the _________ praise the divine powers and miraculous exploits of a pantheon of gods and goddesses.

What does the following Key Term mean: -arati

The central act of Hindu worship, from the point of view of the layperson, is to stand in the presence of the deity and to behold the image with one's own eyes, to see and be seen by the deity.

Which of these describes the all-pervading Spirit known by many Hindus as Brahman?

The ________ school of Hindu philosophy accepts the philosophical outlook of Samkhya regarding spirit, matter, and liberation but goes further in emphasizing meditative and physical techniques for binding the spirit to Brahman and thus achieving moksha.

Who was Arjuna's charioteer in the battle at Kurukshetra, recounted in the Bhagavad Gita?

There is general agreement that moksha is the most important aim, and there is only one path to follow in hopes of achieving it.

According to the Laws of Manu, what is the third stage in a twice-born Hindu man's life?

Who created the Hindu school of philosophy called Advaita Vedanta?

Discuss how Uma Bharati, former member of parliament, social worker, and devout Hindu, understands women's roles in Hinduism.

Which of these is one of the four goals of life described in the textbook?

What does the following Key Term mean: -trimurti