Explain what a caste is and how Hinduism has traditionally been a caste-based society. (1 paragraph). Explain the doctrine of karma, including the evolution of the idea from its meaning in the Vedas to its meaning by the time of the Upanishads. What do th
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Explain what a caste is and how Hinduism has traditionally been a caste-based society. (1 paragraph). Explain the doctrine of karma, including the evolution of the idea from its meaning in the Vedas to its meaning by the time of the Upanishads. What do the Upanishads teach about the doctrine of karma and rebirth? (1-2 paragraphs). What is the supreme truth as presented in the Upanishads? Briefly explain the different ways people have tried to interpret this supreme truth (1 -2 paragraphs). What is Arjuna's dilemma in the Bhagavad Gita, in terms of the householder/renouncer debate? How does Krishna convince him that it is possible to achieve liberation even while being a soldier and engaging in killing? Does the Gita successfully reconcile the household and renouncer ideals? (2-3 paragraphs). Give a brief account of the three main phases of the Hindu religion, as reflected in the Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Bhavagad Gita. What are the principal differences between these three phases? (2 - 3 paragraphs). Explain the Bhagavad Gita's doctrine of the three distinct paths or yogas: what are these three different kinds of religion? How would you character the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in terms of these three types of religion? Do you agree that all these 3 modes of religion are equally valid? (2-3 paragraphs).
