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Ganesh |
This Elephant-headed figure is Hinduism’s most popular deity. He has a “potbelly and love of sweets.” |
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Krishna |
This deity is “the most complex and multifaceted,” “revered in many forms,” including a trickster and mature guru. |
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Vishnu |
This deity is mentioned in the Vedas. He is often referred to as the god of the universe, underlying all reality. |
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Shiva |
This deity “merges opposing sides of Hindu life” because in legends he has both save the world many times and punished humans. |
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Mostof the beliefs and practices of Hinduism today date back to the time of thefour original Vedas. (T/F) |
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What are the 4 noble truths? |
1.Life is suffering 2. The origin of suffering is desire 3. Ceasing to desirewill end suffering 4. The Eightfold Path will lead to the end of suffering. |
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What is the Eightfold Path? |
1. Rightview 2. Right intentions 3. Right speech 4. Right action 5. Right livelihood 6. Righteffort 7. Right concentration 8. Right mindfulness |
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Placethe following texts in the correct order by the earliest date composed to thelatest date composed. Upanishads, Laws of Manu, Vedas, Yoga Sutras |
Vedas, Upanishads, Yoga Sutras,Laws of Manu |
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Samsara |
The idea that all phenomena are secondary appearances only subject to the law of karma and birth/rebirth. |
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Karma |
Actionsas well as the effects of that action. |
