Relationship Between the Transcendent and the Human (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

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Relationship Between the Transcendent and the Human
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Dharma in Hinduism

Path of righteous duty & virtuous living

Why dharma varies per person

Based on family, social position & occupation

Primary human purpose (Hindu belief)

Fulfilling one's dharma

The four purusharthas

Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha

Artha purushartha

Achieving material prosperity

Kama purushartha

Experiencing appropriate pleasures

Moksha purushartha

Attaining spiritual liberation

Key principle of purusharthas

Proper balance among all four goals

Karmic consequences & suffering

Past life actions influence present circumstances

Suffering's spiritual role

Catalyst for growth, seeking inner peace

Sanatana dharma

Eternal truth or eternal law

Hindu duty towards others' suffering

Alleviate it whenever possible

BAPS Shikshapatri includes

Dharma, non-violence, no meat/alcohol, honesty, respect religions

Four essences of dharma

Worship, integrity, avoid harm, honesty

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