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1. Explain how Huston Smith made his arbitrary decisions about what to include in his book.

His criteria was simply that he selected those ideas that would have the greatest relevance to the intended readers.

2. Explain how Huston Smith compares his book to other survey studies.

His examinations are about values, which he likens to a course in music appreciation where only the best of music is presented during the instruction.

3. Describe in one sentence the basic tenet of Hinduism.

The basic tenant of Hinduism is that what people want they can have and that includes the spiritual ideas of infinite being, infinite awareness, and infinite bliss.

4. Explain something about the Atman.

The Atman (God within) remains hidden until actively sought after and the human self is never complete until the Atman-Brahman (Godhead) is accounted for.

5. What is the purpose of Jnana yoga in Hinduism?

Jnana yoga is prescribed for those who have a spiritual bent and are highly reflective in their thought. This type of yoga requires that a person be able to distinguish clearly between the larger inner self and the surface self.

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