Hinduism Flashcards
What was the sacred text of Hindu called?
The Vedas
What is the Trimurti?
The Trimurti portrays the main functions of the supreme deity Brahman
Who is Brahma?
He is the first of the Trimurti and the creator and also has 4 heads
Who is Shiva?
She is the destroyer of Evil and holds a trident
Who is Vishnu?
He is one of the most important of the Hindu gods and she is the maintainer and you would often find him sitting or standing on a snake
What is reincarnation?
It is also known as rebirth and what it is that it is where the non-physical essence of a being begins a new life in a different form like being reborn and is also a key belief within Hinduism, all life goes through birth, life, death and rebirth and this is known as the cycle of Samsara
What is Aum?
Pronounced Om’ a symbol of the gods.A special word that Hindus believe was at the beginning of creation and is said at the start of each prayers
