Hinduism Flashcards

1
Q

Who is Braham

A

They are the universe and the material that makes up the universe

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2
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Is Hinduism a polytheistic religion

A

Yes

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3
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What is the cycle called

A

Samsara

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4
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What is the end of the cycle called

A

Moksha when u reach the ultimate reality Brahman

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5
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What is the holy text

A

The vedas

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6
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What is the difference between the shruti and the smriti

A

Shruti is that which is heard and written
Smriti is is that which is remembered and is always changing

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7
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What are the three main dieties

A

Shiva the destroyer
Brahma the creator
And Vishnu the preserver

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8
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What is the caste system

A

It is when Hindus devised society in to groups and u can’t leave that group and can’t marry outside of the group

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9
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What does the lotus flower symbolise

A

Purity and light

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