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Key facts
Ahimsa: Non-Violence
Ahimsa means non-violence.
The Four Aims of Life: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha
Wealth and prosperity is the aim called Artha.
Vegetarianism in Hindu Tradition
Many Hindus are vegetarian because of ahimsa and respect for all living beings.
Yoga: Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, Raja
Bhakti yoga is the path of love (devotion).
Ahimsa: Non-Violence
Ahimsa applies to all living beings.
The Four Aims of Life: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha
Wealth (artha) supports family and society.
Vegetarianism in Hindu Tradition
Many Hindus regard the cow as sacred and do not eat beef.
Yoga: Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, Raja
Bhakti yoga is the path of devotion.
Ahimsa: Non-Violence
Many Hindus are vegetarian because of ahimsa.
The Four Aims of Life: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha
Artha is lawful wealth and prosperity.
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What does ahimsa apply to?
- ✓All living beings
- •Fellow Hindus only
- •Only animals
- •Only humans
What is dharma?
- •Lawful wealth and prosperity
- •Pleasure and emotional fulfilment
- ✓Religious duty or righteousness
- •Spiritual liberation from rebirth
Which statement about Hindus and vegetarianism is correct?
- •All Hindus must be
- ✓Many but not all
- •No Hindus avoid meat
- •Only Brahmin priests
What does the word 'yoga' literally mean?
- •Calming the breath
- •Sitting in silence
- •Stretching the body
- ✓Union with the divine
How does ahimsa relate to thoughts?
- ✓Avoid anger and ill will
- •Only actions count
- •Thoughts do not matter
- •Words are unimportant
What is artha?
- ✓Lawful wealth and prosperity
- •Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
- •Pleasure and emotional fulfilment
- •Religious duty or righteousness
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