Hinduism Flashcards
Indra is associated with what?
God associated with the sky- clouds, rain, heavens. Quarter of the hymns are devoted to him
Agni is associated with what people?
He is a God associated to the priest, God of priests
What is the role of Agni to the Vedas?
God of fire, cannot have a sacrifice without him, acknowledge him before sacrifice
Who are the destroyer deities?
Shiva, Durga
Who is Shiva?
Destroyer deity, destroyer of ego to transform self, get rid of ego
Who is Durga?
Destroyer deity, she destroys evil in the universe, goes to battle
Who are the creation deities?
Brahma, Sarasvati
Who is Brahma
Created the caste system (Vedas and Varna), Priest, warrior etc.
Who is Sarasvati?
Goddess of learning and knowledge
What is the symbolism of Sarasvati?
knowledge in arts; musical instruments, books
Who are the preserver deities?
Vishnu, Krishna, Lakshmi
Who is Vishnu?
Preserver, universal love, protects creation and dharma
The incarnation of Vishnu within the Bhagavad Gita
Krishna
Who is Krishna?
Humanity preserver
Who is Lakshmi?
Preserver of wealth, mental and physical