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Two definitions of religion (scholarly and traditional) |
1. Religion is any set of beliefs and practices which expresses the worship of God or supernatural beings. 2. Religion is any set of beliefs and practices which expresses a person's ultimate concern/unique approach to the Ground of Being, around which that person orients their life. |
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When was the Vedic period and what scriptures came from this era? |
2000 to 500 BCE The Vedas were ancient scriptures of India; origin unknown. |
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What is the Aryan invasion theory? |
The theory that in 2000 BCE, a group called the Aryans moved from South Russia in two directions- towards West Europe and Iran/India. |
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Who were the Dravidians? |
Original inhabitants of the Indin peninsula; associated with the Harappa culture. |
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Name the 4 texts of the Vedas and how they are used. |
1. Rig Veda- "hymn knowledge"; chants to Aryan Gods 2. Yajur Veda- "ceremonial knowledge"; recitation during sacrifice 3. Sama Veda- "chant knowledge"; musical Vedic chants 4. Atharva Veda- "knowledge from the teacher Atharva"; practical prayers and charms |
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What are the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas? |
Two of the 4 Shruti (what was heard) scriptures; detailed ceremonial rules 1. Brahmanas- priest instruction 2. Aranyakas- helps understand the Vedas |
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What are the 4 books of Shruti? |
1. Vedas (4 books) 2. Brahmanas 3. Aranyakas 4. Upanishads |
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What is taught in the Upanishads? |
"Sitting near a teacher"; metaphors and symbolic language, philosophical monologues |
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What are the 4 books of Smriti? |
1. Ramayana 2. Mahabharata 3. Puranos 4. Law of Manu |
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What is in the book of Mahabharata? |
The Bhagavad-Gita |
