Religious History 343
Religions of the World
Study Guide Hinduism/Jainism
I. Hinduism and Jainism
Castes-->Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras
Vedanta: Shankara, Ramanuja, Madhva
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Three ways of salvation
Mohatma Gandhi (Mohandas)
Compare Hinduism and Jainism
Dharma
Brahman
Karma
Kathenotheism
Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu
Krishna
Yoga, Mimamsa, Vedanta
"twice born" – daily obligations
Vivekananda
Mahavira
The Vedas (Rig-Veda)
Laws of Manu
Upanishads
Bhagavad-Gita
5 vows of Jain priests
Suami Dayananda Sarasvati
Mantra
Hare Krishna
ahimsa
"Untouchables"
Moksha
Aryans
Yoga
Rama
suttee
Bahkti Hinduism
home worship
Jina
Atman
Samsara
Harappa
Varuna
Varna
Hindu stages of life
Sanskrit
Dravidian
Indus
II. Discussion
1.
2.
Be able to show the development from Hinduism to Jainism.
Compare the similarities & differences between Hinduism and
Jainism in regard to the concept of salvation.
3. Discuss the basic features of the caste system.
4. Why did Buddhism never "take control" of India? What is it
about Hinduism that keeps it so strong & resilient?
5. Discuss reincarnation. Why does it have such a strong hold
on Hinduism & Buddhism?
6. Outline the early history of Hinduism. How did the gods and
rituals brought by the Aryans blend with India's indigenous
religions to produce classical Hinduism?
7. What are the Rig-Veda, Upanishads, and Laws of Manu? Show
how these texts illustrate basic Hindu religious concepts.
8. Discuss
the
interactions
between
Hinduism
and
other
religious traditions over time.
9. List the three major gods and goddesses of modern Hinduism
and give a brief description of each.
10. Discuss the different Jain sects and their emphases.