QuizMe

1: Our true self is called...

brahma

brahmin

brahman

2: What is the difference between shruti and smriti

Shruti is brahmanical texts and a canon of hindu scriptures. Smriti is through oral tradition

there is no difference

Shruti is oral tradition and smriti is the sacred scripture that contains the vedas

3: what does hinduism have to do with the onset of jainism and buddhism

Hinduism is jainism and Buddhism

Janism contains some elements of both hinduism and buddhism. Noted for ahisma or non-violence

they are seperate religions

4: What is Dharma

A religion

a type of yoga

Sankrit for "Uphold"

5: How are brahman and atman related?

Hindus believe that ultimate reality (Brahman) is identical to the innermost soul, the real self (Atman) of each person.

they aren't related at all

Atman created brahman

6: What is the stage of life where one renounces past, family, name and all old memories?

vanaprastha

sannyasin

Brahmanicarin