what are some nicknames for Hinduism?
"the eternal tradition," or the "eternal way
what are the 2 types of text?
Śruti ("heard") and Smṛti
what are 2 topics of these texts?
theology and philosophy
what is Hinduism?
an Indian religion, or a way of life, widely practiced in South Asia
what are some important themes in Hinduism?
four Puruṣārthas, the proper goals or aims of human life, namely Dharma (ethics/duties), Artha (prosperity/work), Kama (desires/passions) and Moksha (
what are the four Puruṣārthas?
Dharma  Artha  Kama and Moksha
why do some engage in Sannyasa?
to achieve Moksha
what are some of the Major scriptures?
the Vedas and Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Agamas.
where is Hinduism mostly practiced?
South Asia
what do scholars define it as?
a fusion or synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and no founder.
when did it start to develop?
500 BCE and 300 CE
what are some enternal duties?
honesty, refraining from injuring living beings (ahimsa), patience, forbearance, self-restraint, and compassion, among others. T
what are some of the biggest denominations?
the Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism and Smartism.
what is karma?
action, intent and consequences
who created Hinduism?
it has no founder.
what are yogas?
paths or practices to attain moksha