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UNIT 1
Unit 1
4 Mark
Do You Think that only humans have a soul?
Yes I agree
3. Moksha can only be achieved through the existence of the soul and you need a
human carrier of the soul as it can achieve good karma through selfless actions
No I dont agree
2. The scripture also explain the relationship between atman and Brahman
Do you think that Vishnu is important?
Yes I agree
No I dont agree
1. The neutral Brahman is the ultimate reality and so worship to Brahman would
be better
2. Worshipping other avatars is a distraction from Brahman
3. Avatars such as brahma and Shiva are just as important as they are also part of
the Trimurti
2. He is the creator of the universe and all living beings and so is important.
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No I dont agree
1. The neutral Brahman is the ultimate reality and so worship to Brahman would
be better
2. Worshipping other avatars is a distraction from Brahman
3. Avatars such as Vishnu and Shiva are just as important as they are also part of
the trimurti
Do you think that the atman is important?
Yes I agree
3. Its ultimate aim to achieve liberation (moksha) and re-join with Brahman.
No I dont agree
2. Nothing exists apart form matter and the soul is claimed to be immaterial
Do you think that all living creatures have a soul?
Yes I agree
No I dont agree
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Yes I agree
No I dont agree
2. The divine is best represented as the fusion of the male and female principles
3. In Hinduism, the underlying teaching is that divine is Nirguna, without form
4. He appears in various forms such as Shiva Nataraja, the lingum and Shiva Maha
Yogi
5. Descriptions of his iconic physical form or biographical details should be
credited separately
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2. His head was removed by Shiva and replaced with that of an elephant.
3. Shakti only has real prominence in a few sects such as the Shaktas
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2.
Reasons Against:
1. Avatars are an important means by which humans can focus their worship on
various aspects of Brahman
2. Devotion to avatars helps working towards moksha
3. They are in Sagun form.
No I dont agree:
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Do you think male gods are more important than female Goddesses?
Reasons for:
1. It is clear that male gods, such as trimurti, Krishna, and Ganesh, are more
prominent in Hindu worship and mythology than most goddesses
Reasons against:
1. Gods and goddesses are equally important in that they are all expressions of the
divinity of the neutral Brahman
2. Some of the most important deities in Hinduism such as durga, lakshmi etc. are
female
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5. It forms the basis of many important Hindu texts regarding how one should live
and behave
Explain why samsara is important for many hindus?
1. It supports the Hindu view that life is in a cycle
2. Rebirth may appear to be attractive but humans have to escape the wheel of
time
3. It is important to escape samsara as it is the main barrier to moksha
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2. Two forms Sagun (with form) Sagun murti, avatar etc. easier to focus &
concentrate on
3. Nirgun (without form) Nirgun internal true nature, focus for Raj & gnan yogis.
4. Advait atman and Brahman = same
4. Their variety of form allows worshipper to relate to God in a way which suits
the situation and Their personality
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3. He is believed to have the power to overcome evil and bring harmony to the
world
4. His teachings are contained in the Bhagavad Gita
6. The devotion shown to him by Radha and the gopis is an example to all Hindus
Explain the Hindu beliefs about Ganesh?
1. He is the first son of Lord Shiva.
2. His head was removed by Shiva and replaced with that of an elephant.
3. He helps to remove obstacles from ones life.
4. He is the doorkeeper of the universe.
5. He is the author of the Vedas.
6. He is accompanied by a rat.
2. Popular with many Hindus, as seeing feminine power as energy driving the
universe
3. Essential nature of every physical object in the universe , Shakti
4. They are often more sensitive to the devotees needs and hence gather more
favour
5. Examples Lakshmi pujan at Diwali to ask for wealth...
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5. The law of karma is fundamental to the Hindu view of the empirical universedetermines how we act in the world and how we see it.
6. It is the basis of Hindu ethics
It may comprise entering into eternal co-union with God.(i.e. living with God
forever)
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2. Karma dictates the nature of ones rebirth(s) (if bad now will pay for it in
next birth)
3. Controlling ones actions can directly affect the attainment of moksha (if good
now can liberate from samsara)
4. 3 Types of Karma- Past Present Future What youve done shapes your
current birth, what do you do now will shape the next granny
5. Some see atman and Brahman as 2 (DVAIT) they share the same nature but
remain
6. Eternally separate (like a spark and a flame)
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ACCURATE.
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5. Should mention briefly what each of the dharma are and represent.
2. His head was removed by Shiva and replaced with that of an elephant.
3. He helps to remove obstacles from ones life.
4. He is the doorkeeper of the universe.
Explain how the Gunas might affect ones chance of reaching liberation (Moksh)
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2.
Sattvic people are more likely that tamsic people to attain moksha
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The gunas pervade all of samsara so our choices of food etc. will affect our
progress towards moksha
Explain how the three Gunas help Hindus to understand human nature?
1. The three gunas Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas all have differing physical and
mental qualities.
2. Sattva will create a peaceful mind and be best suited for devotional or godcentered practices. This will allow you to do actions leading to Moksha.
3. Rajas will create a very active mind best suited for indulging in the worldly
attractions. This will keep you bound to Samsara.
4. Tamas will create ignorance & inertia and breed laziness and anger
physically. This will also bind you to Samsara.
5. Foods you eat will affect your qualities and hence gunas, e.g. Milk (Sattva),
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4. Their variety of form allows worshipper to relate to God in a way which suits
the situation and their personality
Reasons Against:
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2.
Avatars are an important means by which humans can focus their worship on
various aspects of Brahman
Devotion to avatars helps working towards moksha
1. Our nature is dictated by the karmic effects of previous lives and is, therefore,
beyond our control
2. If we try to change ourselves, we would just have to repeat things in our next
life
4. We cannot change the person we are now, only what we may become
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Not supporting this statement:
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1. Despite the fact that we carry a karmic burden we have the freedom, indeed
the duty, to improve ourselves by our choices and actions
2. Some forms of Hinduism teach that karma can be overcome in this Life
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We should try to change ourselves to make life better to achieve good karma
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Eventually the karmic effects of not telling the truth will catch up with you
There may be occasions when telling the truth could cause offence or harm to
someone
If ones reasons for not telling the truth are good then the karmic results may
be positive
If there is only one God/first cause then everything in the universe must be
operating according to one set of universal imperatives
If there is only one God then all religions must, ultimately, be worshipping
that God
Reasons Against:
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Moksha is important
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Yes because
No because
1. There is no proof that anything exists outside samsara- whats really out
there?
2. If it means identity with Brahman then ones identity is lost
3. If you merge with God, you are no longer you living forever inside samsara
is a more attractive prospect
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If you were born to good parents or evil parents they would have an
influence on you
No because
3. You atman is never affected the body is what gets good/bad karma
Avatars are fairy tale stories
Yes because,
2. The perform miracles like lifting mountains that people dont believe
3. Physically not believable like monkey or
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No because,
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Other human goals, such as happiness and pleasure only lead to temporary
satisfaction
No I dont agree
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