Hindu Dharma - Unit 5 Flashcards
What do Hindu’s believe about God?
Hindu’s believe that there is one God in many forms. They believe that God is in all living things.
What do Hindu’s say about Brahman?
Hinduism teaches that there is one Universal Spirit which pervades the universe. This Spirit is referred to as
Brahman. Hinduism teaches that Brahman is in all living things. Brahman is believed to be present in everything and everyone. Because Brahman resides in all things it is
important for Hindus to treat everything in the universe with respect.
What do you know about the Trimurti?
Each god is in charge of one aspect of creation, with Brahma as creator, Vishnu as preserver, and Shiva as destroyer.
Tell your partner about the Indian Parable of The Blind Men and the Elephant.
What does this story teach us?
Even when presented with a real elephant, each man could “see” only what he already believed to be true. The story and this lesson is intended to encourage us to develop perspective awareness—awareness that each of us creates a unique view of the world based on personal experience, language, and culture.
