Hinduism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/05) - Beliefs and teachings - The four aims of human life (Purusharthas) — OCR GCSE Religious Studies
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Hinduism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/05) - Beliefs and teachings - The four aims of human life (Purusharthas) explained
Hinduism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/05) - Beliefs and teachings - The four aims of human life (Purusharthas) covers 7 specification points, including The meaning of the term Dharma, which is… and The role and significance of dharma in Hindu….
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- The meaning of the term Dharma, which is dependent on the context in which it is applied
- The role and significance of dharma in Hindu life
- The relationship between dharma and other concepts such as varna, ashrama, artha, karma and moksha
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- Sanatana dharma (the eternal dharma) as a name some Hindus give to their religion, including the idea of ancient and universal truths contained within the religion
- The relationship between an individual’s dharma and the concept of karma
- Common and divergent emphases placed on the four aims of human life by different Hindu groups, including different ways of understanding varna and its function in society
- Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Hindu groups