Exam 3: Encountering Hinduism: Many Paths to Liberation

Short sacred sounds or words used widely in prayer or meditation are called:

What is the third goal of Hindu life that relates to spiritual, mental, and physical pleasure?

Explain briefly the renouncer stage of a Hindu man's life.

The elephant-headed god who is the son of Shiva is called:

The stage of life at which a Hindu man devotes his concentration to achieving moksha is the:

What teaches a form of yoga to enable members to realize "the god within"?

This diety has both a human-like form in an image and the powerful image of the lingam and the trident.

Hinduism derives its name from within the Hindu faith.

Which of the following describes karma?

In the context of Hindu funerals, four balls of rice are offered on the twelfth day after death to symbolize:

Selfless action without desire for reward is true renunciation for the Bhagavad Gita.

The power or essence of a deity is believed to be in the murti, either temporarily or permanently.

Which of the following statements is true of dharma?

What is the path of active service that breathing and postures assist?

Briefly explain pilgrimage and its advantages as proposed in Hinduism.

Which of the following statements is true of Brahmins?

The rishi was a priest in Vedic times who was able to commune directly with the gods.

The festival of lights celebrated by almost all Indians irrespective of their religion is:

Briefly explain Brahman in the context of the Upanishads.

Right-handed Tantrism is highly controversial among Hindus, while left-handed Tantrism is commonly approved.