Relationship Between Members (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

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What is a guru?

Wise spiritual teacher who guides in religious & spiritual matters

Guru-disciple relationship importance

Fundamental to Hindu practice, most important community bond

Darshan meaning

Spiritual encounter where disciple receives guru's gracious glance

Sadhu definition

Wandering holy person dedicated to spiritual pursuits

Festival where sadhus are commonly seen

Kumbh Mela

Sannyasin definition

Religious hermit at final life stage who renounces all possessions

What sannyasin renounces

All material possessions and family connections

Three items a sannyasin owns

Begging bowl, walking stick, prayer beads

Swami meaning

Master of the senses with spiritual control & scripture knowledge

Amma's nickname

The hugging saint

Sathya Sai Baba follower count

Approximately 15 million followers worldwide

Purpose of spiritual hierarchy in Hinduism

Passes wisdom, maintains traditions, provides spiritual guidance

Guru's required knowledge area

Sacred texts, scriptures, and Brahman (ultimate reality)

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