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10 marksHuman Life Issues (Hinduism)

CSEC Religious Education · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 8(c)

Dev and Mohan, who are both Hindus, got into a violent fight after school. They were taken to the police station. You have the opportunity to speak with them. Advise them of their dharma as brahmacharyas and explain to them how their moksha could be threatened.

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  1. 8(a)(i)Define sin (paap) according to the Hindu view.[2 marks]
  2. 8(a)(ii)In the above quotation, identify FOUR behaviours of a person engaged in sin (paap).[4 marks]
  3. 8(a)(iii)a)According to Hindu teachings, state ONE way sin (paap) affects the individual.[2 marks]
  4. 8(a)(iii)b)According to Hindu teachings, state ONE way sin (paap) affects society.[2 marks]
  5. 8(b)(i)Explain how Tapasya or spiritual penance leads one out of bondage to liberation. Illustrate your answer using the example of Valmiki's life.[6 marks]
  6. 8(b)(ii)Discuss THREE ways in which the environment might suffer because of adharma or sin.[6 marks]

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