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What are the basic beliefs of Hinduism quizlet?

by Conna Walls

What are the basic beliefs of Hinduism quizlet?

Hindus worship many gods/goddesses but the god Brahman is the most important.

  • Most important gods are Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma (not Brahman)
  • A family might only worship one god fully.
  • Are all aspects of Brahman.

    What are some of the most important principles in Hinduism?

    Hindus believe that there are four goals in human life: kama, the pursuit of pleasure; artha, the pursuit of material success; dharma, leading a just and good life; and moksha, enlightenment, which frees a person from suffering and unites the individual soul with Brahman.

    What is the religious text of Hinduism?

    The Vedas, or “Books of Knowledge,” are the foremost sacred texts in Hinduism. These books, written from around 1200 BCE to 100 CE, began with four vedas, or mantras: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda.

    What are the holy text’s for Hindus?

    The revealed texts constitute the Veda, divided into four sections: the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda, and the Atharva Veda. The Vedas are hymns that are also accompanied in the total Veda by Brahmanas (ritual texts) Aranyakas (“forest” or “wilderness” texts), and Upanishads (philosophical texts).

    What are the 4 sacred texts in Hinduism?

    The Vedas, or “Books of Knowledge,” are the foremost sacred texts in Hinduism. These books, written from around 1200 BCE to 100 CE, began with four vedas, or mantras: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. These expanded over time to include Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads.

    What are the 3 pillars of Hinduism?

    All aspects of a Hindu life, namely acquiring wealth (artha), fulfillment of desires (kama), and attaining liberation (moksha), are part of dharma, which encapsulates the “right way of living” and eternal harmonious principles in their fulfillment.

    What is meant by liplock kiss?

    : a long amorous kiss.

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