RELI 10203 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mantra, Samatha, Taoism
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Religion study guide 2: list the 4 castes of hinduism and give examples of each: Shuddra: unskilled labor force: discuss the classic hindu notions of transcendence by writing a paragraph incorporating the concepts of brahman, atman, karma, samsara, and moksha. Tra(cid:374)s(cid:272)e(cid:374)de(cid:374)t: aspe(cid:272)t of god"s po(cid:449)er (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h is i(cid:374)depe(cid:374)de(cid:374)t fro(cid:373) ph(cid:455)si(cid:272)al (cid:449)orld. Once you discover your atman (your inner self/soul) and thus also its brahman (source of existence/ ultimate reality) the self merges into its transcendent course and you experience peace. Samsara is the cyclic process of rebirth with no clear beginning or end which is determined by karma (cause and effect by which one reaps what one sows). Describe the four different yogas outlined in the text and in class, and be prepared to give an example associated with the practice of each type. Yoga: physical, mental, and spiritual practices designed to clear the mind and support a state of detached awareness and peacefulness.
