Philosophy and Religion in Ancient India

The Atharvaveda is not one of the four Vedas, but rather a collection of hymns, spells, and charms.

The Upanishads are part of the Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedas.

Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, and Yoga are all schools of Hindu philosophy.

The Bhagavad Gita is part of the Mahabharata, one of the two major epic poems of Hinduism.

Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the three main deities of Hinduism.

Ahimsa is a central concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

The four noble truths of Buddhism are: life is suffering, the cause of suffering is desire, the end of suffering is nirvana, and the path to nirvana is the eightfold path.

The founder of Buddhism was Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in Lumbini, Nepal.

The three jewels of Buddhism are Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

Moksha is a central concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

The five vows of Jainism are non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-possession, and celibacy.

The founder of Jainism was Mahavira, who was born in Kundagrama, Bihar.

The three jewels of Jainism are Jina, Dharma, and Sangha.

Chardi kala is a central concept in Sikhism, which emphasizes the importance of always striving for higher spiritual and moral ground.

The five Ks of Sikhism are kesh (uncut hair), kangha (comb), kara (steel bracelet), kirpan (dagger), and kachera (short breeches).