REL 2027 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Jnana Yoga, Kamna Jethmalani, Mount Mandara
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Metal work and pottery, paved roads, drainage systems, cities built on mud brick platforms. Brahman- one supreme, universal spirit that is the origin and support of the phenomenal universe. What are the three m rgas: karma marga- path of action (ritual and moral, jnana marga- path of knowledge (meditation, bhakti marga- path of devotion (puja) What are the four varnas (caste): brahmans- priestly caste, kshatriyas- ruling/warrior caste, vaisya- farmer caste, sudras- lowest/labor/worker caste. What are the four ramas: student- study with guru, house holder- marriage, hermit/forest dweller- pursuit of moksha, sannyasa/renunciation- moksha is final goal. Ganesa- person with elephant head, parvati"s (devi"s) child. Happens at night, roll up marijuana (bhang) and eat it. Means order monism belief that there are many manifestations of one godly being dharma. Tman m y central self of a person an epiphany in order to achieve moksha moksha. Liberation of the spirit puja rituals performed as an offering to deities.
