AQA Hinduism Beliefs and Teachings Vocabulary

What is the Hindu holy book in which Krishna – avatar of Vishnu – discusses dharma.

• Bhagavad Gita
• Mahabharata
• Rig Veda
• Upanishads

One of the four goals which humans should pursue in life which means ethical living or doing your duty.

• Artha
• Dharma
• Kama
• Moksha

One of the four goals which humans should pursue in life which means seeking material prosperity (providing for your family).

• Artha
• Dharma
• Kama
• Moksha

One of the four goals which humans should pursue in life which means seeking pleasure.

• Artha
• Dharma
• Kama
• Moksha

One of the four goals which humans should pursue in life which means seeking liberation.

• Artha
• Dharma
• Kama
• Moksha

The immortal self, distinct from mind, body and personality.

• Ahimsa
• Artha
• Atman
• Avatar

The word for actions; these can be positive (punya) or negative (papa); accumulation leads to rebirth; all actions are a consequence of free will.

• Kama
• Karma
• Moksha
• Samsara

The ethical and moral foundations of Hinduism; God’s divine law; has three guiding principles – non-harming, truthfulness, and non-indulgence.

• Dharma
• Karma
• Moksha
• Samsara

Liberation from the cycle of rebirth (samsara).

• Atman
• Dharma
• Moksha
• Samsara

The Ultimate Reality, All-pervading Pure Consciousness, the Divine.

• Atman
• Brahman
• Moksha
• Samsara