Hinduisim Not Including Samsara Flashcards
What is Aum?
A sylyble used instead of the name brahman that allows him to not be ´boxed up’.abd shows that he is greater han a name
Why AUM?
The sound revergerates out and fills the room representing the idea that Brahman is everywhere. It also mirrors the vibration present at creation. The 3 letters symbolise life, birth and death
Who are the trimurti?
-Brahma- the creator
- Vishnu- the preserver
- Shiva - the destroyer
What is puja?
Prayers and worship to the deities
What does puja at home involve?
A shrine in the kitchen, offer food, donations’ flowers and inscense to the deities, ring a bell, chanting singing, arti, the food is eaten after
What does puja in the temple envolve?
Older people go to the temple to get good karma, Brahmin priest makes the offering, takes of shoes, prayers, bell ringing, chanting