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30 Cards in this Set
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What are two psychological consequences of belief in karma?
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1) freedom of choice and total responsibility
2) Belief that everyone gets what they deserve through previous incarnations |
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What are the 4 stages of consciousness?
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1) Sensory delights
2) Social achievements 3) Duty (ego confining) 4) Infinite and eternal good/liberation |
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Describe yama.
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*Interpersonal Restraints*
non-injury, non-falsehood, non-stealing, self-control (esp. sexually and w/ regard to acquisition of things) |
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Describe niyama.
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*Internal Restraints*
cleanliness, contentment, self-discipline, desire to reach the goal of devotion to the Lord |
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What is the first yoga?
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Jnana (shortest and steepest path)
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What is the way of the first yoga?
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Knowledge
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What does Jnana literally mean?
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Knowledge
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What anthropological type does Jnana yoga appeal to?
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Reflective nature
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What is the theological concept of Jnana yoga?
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God is impersonal
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What is the guiding image of jnana yoga?
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The infinite sea
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What is the general method of jnana yoga?
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intuitive discernment
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What is gnosis?
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Knowing God through direct experience
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What is the key to Jnana yoga?
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To discern between the finite self and the universal self.
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What is the first stage of the 3-stage process? (Jnana)
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Learning that our essential being/self is our Being/Self
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What is the second stage of the 3 stage process?
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Intensive reflection on distinction between self and Self
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What is the second type of yoga?
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Bhakti yoga (the most popular)
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What is the way of the second type of yoga?
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Love
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What does bhaj literally mean?
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to adore
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What anthropological type does Bhakti Yoga favor?
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The devotional/emotional type.
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What is the purpose (teleology) of Bhakti yoga?
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A loving, adoring union
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What is the general methodology of Bhakti yoga?
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To direct the heart's love to God.
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What is the key to Bhakti yoga?
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To love God dearly.
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What is the process of Bhakti yoga?
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Japam: repeating the mantra (name of God or secret phrase)
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What is the third type of yoga?
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Karma yoga
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What is the way of the third type of yoga?
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Work and service
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What anthropological type does Karma yoga favor?
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Active doers
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What is the key to Karma yoga?
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selfless action
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What are the two processes for Karma yoga?
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1) Bhaktic: sacrifice all for beloved
2) Jnanic: dis-identify with self as doer |
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What is the 4th type of yoga?
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Raja yoga
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What is the way of the 4th type of yoga?
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psycho-physical exercises
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