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(a) Outline what is meant by the term trigunas.
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(c) Outline one custom associated with Diwali.
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(d) Describe how detachment might lead to freedom from samsara.
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(e) ‘Men and women are equal according to Hindu teachings.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Hinduism
• refer to sources of wisdom and authority. [15]
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Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour
No extra materials are needed.
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
INSTRUCTIONS
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..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [3]
(b) Outline the concept of Nirguna Brahman.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [3]
(c) Outline one custom associated with Diwali.
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. ................................................................................................................................................. [3]
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(d) Describe how detachment might lead to freedom from samsara.
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Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Hinduism
• refer to sources of wisdom and authority. [15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
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