Hinduisim Not Including Samsara Flashcards

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What is Aum?

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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

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Why AUM?

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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

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Who are the trimurti?

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-Brahma- the creator
- Vishnu- the preserver
- Shiva - the destroyer

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What is puja?

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Prayers and worship to the deities

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What does puja at home involve?

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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

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What does puja in the temple envolve?

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Older people go to the temple to get good karma, Brahmin priest makes the offering, takes of shoes, prayers, bell ringing, chanting

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