E.p key words Flashcards
Diwali
Definition - Diwali means ‘‘row of lights.’’
Example - It is a Hindu and Sikh festival celebrating good versus evil.
Lakshmi
Definition - The Goddess of wealth and good fortune.
Example - Hindus worship her at Diwali to be blessed with good fortune.
Murti
Definition - Murti means object or image.
Example - In Hinduism, they worship Murtis of Gods and Goddesses.
Shrine
Definition - A place devoted to a God or Goddess to worship.
Example - Hindu’s perform puja (worship) here.
Brahman
Definition - One true God in Hinduism.
Example - Brahman is shown through millions of Gods and Goddesses in Hinduism.
Trimurti
Definition - Means ‘‘three forms’’
Example - Brahman has three forms - Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.
Light
Definition - Light makes things visible.
Example - Light can bring hope and can be very exciting.