How does dharma influence how Hindus live?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about dharma and how it influences the way in which Hindus live their lives.
How does dharma influence how Hindus live?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about dharma and how it influences the way in which Hindus live their lives.
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- The basic teachings of the 'eternal truths', and how Dharma promotes right-living, respecting life and honouring the natural world
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3 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following religions is thought to be the oldest?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism
Q2.
Veda means...
sacred writings of a religion
wise person
Q3.
Between which dates is the Vedic period thought to have occured?
c. 2000 - c. 200 BCE
c. 3000 - c. 1200 BCE
c. 3000 - c. 200 BCE
4 Questions
Q1.
How many Purusharthas, or aims, are there in Hinduism?
One aim
Three aims
Two aims
Q2.
Dharma means...
the support of the universe's power.
the universe that supports the power.
Q3.
What is the definition of self-dharma (sva-dharma)?
Consists of the duties, jobs and responsibilities that everyone must fulfil. Sometimes referred to as the eternal duty to God.
Q4.
What is the definition of Social dharma (sanatana dharma)?
Consists of one's own right, duty, or nature. This type of dharma refers to someone's own role in the social and cosmic order.