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Hindu practices glossary Flashcards

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Puja

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Hindu term for worship. Literally meaning ‘to give respect’

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Bhakti

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The practice of showing love and devotion to Brahman or a deity

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Murti

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A statue or image of a deity used in worship

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Shrine

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A sacred space usually in the home used for worship

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Mandir

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Hindu term for a temple

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Arati cermony

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Main ceremony in Hindu Mandir-showing love

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Havan ceremony

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Fire sacrifice on special occasions to fire deity Agni

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Darshan

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To view/look: looking at murtis of deities and contemplating them

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Japa / Mantra

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The act of chanting short phrase repeated over and over

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Bhajan / Kirtan

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Hymns/sung prayers narrative songs

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Guru

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Particularly knowledgeable holy teacher

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Ashram

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Holy house where gurus teach their followers

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Sadhu

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Travelling guru

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Sannyasin

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Near death guru who spends final days as ascetic

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Swami

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Guru who specialises in holy scriptures

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Pilgrimage

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Journey to a sacred place

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Pilgrim

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Person who goes on a pilgrimage

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Circumambulation

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Walking around holy site, whilst praying/chanting

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Celibacy

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Giving up sexual activity as sign of commitment to God

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Penance

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Doing something to rid self of bad karma

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Varanasi

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Holy city on the river Ganges that is holy because has relations with shiva

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Ghat

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Platform on the river Ganges where ceremonies take place

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Kumb Mela

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A 12 year pilgrimage that visits 4 sites

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Haridwar

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1st gathering of Kumbh Mela on the river ganges

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Ujjain

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2nd gathering of Kumbh Mela on river shipra

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Nashik

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3rd gathering on Kumbh Mela on river godavari

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Prayaga

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Final gathering on Kumbh Mela where three rivers meet

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River Ganges

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One of the 3 holy rivers in India where Hindus settled along

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Himalayas

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Realm of shiva where ascetics live

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Yoga

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The spiritual pathway a person follows through life - the way in which a person chooses to connect with Brahman throughout their life. Meaning ‘discipline’

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Karma yoga

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The path of selfless action

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Astanga yoga

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The path of meditation

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Bhakti yoga

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The path of devotion

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Jnana yoga

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The path of knowledge

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Moksha

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The joining of the atman with Brahman

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Festival

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A religious celebration usually remembering a particular event or deity

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Diwali

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Hindu new year festival in October/November also called festival of light

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Rama & Sita

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One of the reasons why Diwali is celebrated

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Dharma

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Adharma

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Diwa lamps

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Symbolises enlightenment to welcome lakshmi to home

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Lakshmi

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God of wealth, fortune, power and beauty

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Rangoli patterns

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Bright patterns on the floor by the door to welcome visitors into Hindu homes

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Holi

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Hindu spring festival in February/March celebrates good overcoming evil

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Prahlada

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Story of Vishnu protecting Prahlada from evil father Holika burnt to ashes and Prahlada survived

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Narasimha

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Avatar of Vishnu - God of yoga, hala and portection

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Holika

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Evil sister of Prahlada who got burnt to ashes

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Krishna

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An avatar of Vishnu who is a reason why holi is celebrated

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Kama

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Living life responsibly - linked to holi as it’s fun but stay responsible

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Ahisma

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Pacifism/non-violence towards all living things (including environment)

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Stewardship

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That belief that the world belongs to God & humans must take care of it

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Sustainability

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Only using natural resources at a rate they can be replaced

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Banyan tree

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Holy tree, Brahma associated with roots, Vishnu with trunk and shiva the leaves symbol of life and fertility

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Langur monkey

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Believed to be descendants of hanuman, ash charred face & national symbol of strength

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Goshalla

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Cows are so sacred they have shelters all over India for strays / cow sanctuary for cows sick or old

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Tree hugging

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A form of protest where people link arms around a tree to protect it from being cut down

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Vrindavan Forest project

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Project that stops industrialisation in forests in northern India

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Social justice

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Ensuring that society is fair for all people

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Inclusion

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Ensuring that all people are equally valued & included in society

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Dana

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Giving: Hinduism teaches that there are 4 ways to give - give to family, society, world & God

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Sewa

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Selfless service: (similar to ‘charity’) - Hinduism teaches that part of Dana is selfless service to those in need - sewa

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Sewa International

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Established in India based on Hindu ethos of ‘service before self’ promotes women’s rights

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ISKCON Food for Life

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Worlds largest vegetarian food distribution program in over 60 countries

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