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| system of beliefs relate to supernatural entities as a means for ordering the universe in humanly meaningful terms |
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why the world is the way it is
need for resolution |
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| solution to the myth is articulated (be compassionate) |
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| necessary to accept this to accept the religion, the nature of religion (ex. God is one, life is suffering) |
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prearranged regularly repeated sequence of actions
transformation (marriage)
Designed to create a sacred place and time |
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| collection of texts around 1500 BCE |
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russia
nomads
brought vedas |
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oral hymns
exact words memorized
sanskrit
not an object for the eyes, only ears
Teaches purity
truth |
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1st vedas
hymns in praise of various gods, certain rhythm |
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| same hymns as rig veda, set to a melody, sung |
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| during rituals, various junctures in ceremony |
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magical spells, protect against illness, etc. used by priest during sacrifice to make sure nothing goes wrong
last |
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| that which is heard, literature heard from ancient seers, memorized by priests so as to assure accuracy |
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kind of one-god-at-a-time-ism
that god is supreme at the time |
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(lord of all the gods): he’s heroic
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hymns sung during (and only during sacrifice)
done on occasions (beginning of new season, first fruits of harvest, new moon) sponsored by wealthy patron offerings
oriented to the east |
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2 knowledges:
Lower and higher
Lower: grammar, astronomy, Book knowledge
Higher: Knowledge of the imperishable (God?) - what the wise fully percieve
You know you are one with Brahman, You realize all else is an illusion
forever united with brahman |
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further interpretation of vedas
teach unattachment, realize that we are all one, not individuals
purpose:transend the cycle of birth and death
To understand ourselves and the grounds of universe
Texts between 600-300 BC
Vedas are rituals to gain Earthly items. Keep you in the system
Vedas do not lead to Brahman
Physical sacrifice is not the correct interpretation of the Vedas |
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social order perpetuated by sacrifice
Gives power to priest |
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| From the hymn The caste system is brought about by the order of the universe |
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Transcendent potency of hymns
supreme reality and can be tapped into by the sacrifice and those who have the authority to preform the ritual
Power of sacrifice itself (electricity) power over creative order
Manipulating names changes the entire spirit |
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inner selves and brahman is identical
No differences b/w people
No distinction get back to natural identity
To know the ultimate reality |
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actions and their effects from all lifetimes accumulated, residual energy
Source of our ignorance
How to rid yourself of karma?
1. Yoga= Yoke; Meditation is the answer
You must stop your mind while you are burning Karma
2. Tapas= Burn; heat generated through religious exercise
Multiple lives (samsara) fueled by desires |
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never ending cycle of death
Internal sacrifices, Must withdraw from world
Transcend birth death reach moksa join brahman
kept up by yoga |
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Vedas deal with this world
Upanisad deal with other worlds |
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| state attained when all karma burned and no more rebirths |
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(2BC-4CE)
Dharma vs. Mortality
Krishna: visible representation of Vishnu on Earth
royal succession
“do your duty but do not attach yourself to the fruit of your actions”
Dont plant an apple tree b/c you want apples; plant a tree b/c you are a gardener |
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ascetic
severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence
Wander, beg for food
Get rid of karma not reborn but is born with brahman
Now has no idea of themselves as an individual
Most people do not do this whole leaving of society |
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duty morality law the right codes to live
founded on the vedas |
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| they accept the vedas as authoritative |
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Each classes have a duty
Important to fulfill your own duties
Once you are polluted, you cannot interact with society
Varna= class in the vedas (so all who accept Vedas accept Varna)
Keep socially constructed codes in place
Do not let them mix
Purity codes
Pollution: menstruation, child birth (bodily fluids, dead bodies) interacting with lower caste
Rituals are needed to maintain the integrity of the body
Regulating of social relationships
Orthopraxis: the right actions according to your station in life |
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class in the vedas (so all who accept Vedas accept Varna)
First three called “twice born”. You go to training learn the vedas etc. Are reborn when initiated
Brahmins: priests
Ksatriya:
Vaisyas:
Sudras: servants |
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sub-class (like the caste) no vedic authority regional
Share bodily substance properly intermarry
Of the same kind |
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beyond caste they deal with polluting substances
untouchables |
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| keep the social order, follow where you should be in asrama, state of life |
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States in life
1. Student- young boy who learns the vedas (math, grammar, etc.)
2. Householder- marry and have sons (arranged marriage) preform life cycle rituals called samskara: naming ceremony, marriage, death
This is as far as most Hindus go
3. Hermit-
4. Ascetic- shramina |
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life cycle rituals
(naming ceremony, marriage, death) |
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discipline in action
Without possessions focus your mind
Restrain motives, you can be detached while in the world while fulfilling your duties
The lord will carry the effects of your karma if you rely on Krishna
Used to create a state of detachment |
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Brahman- monism, essence/power
Brahma- creator/god (have not gone over)
Brahmin- priest class |
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Upanishads: check out of society
Vedas: get married do sacrfices; Dharma
Laws of Manu: do your own Dharma poorly rather than other’s well |
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Sorex cinereus
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| Northern Short-tailed Shrew |
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Blarina brevicauda
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Condylura cristata
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Eptesicus fuscus
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Sylvilagus floridanus
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| Ermine or Short-tailed Weasel |
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