Hinduism

Question 1

How many sacred scriptures are there in Hinduism?

Answer 1

4

Question 2

What are the 4 sacred scriptures in Hinduism?

Answer 2

Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Artharva Veda, Sama Veda.

Question 3

Hindus believe that the human ____ is immortal, and that it migrates to a new _______ when you die. This is called ________________. They also believe in a spiritual force of cause and effect called _______ which determines the circumstances of your rebirth based on your actions in this life. The whole cycle of karma and reincarnation is called __________. The highest goal of Hinduism is to attain ________ (liberation from ________ and reunion with Brahman).

Answer 3

Hindus believe that the human SOUL is immortal, and that it migrates to a new BODY when you die. This is called REINCARNATION. They also believe in a spiritual force of cause and effect called KARMA which determines the circumstances of your rebirth based on your actions in this life. The whole cycle of karma and reincarnation is called SAMSARA. The highest goal of Hinduism is to attain MOKSHA (liberation from SAMSARA and reunion with Brahman).

Question 4

What are the four types of yoga?

Answer 4

Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga and Bhakti Yoga

Question 5

What is Karma Yoga?

Answer 5

It is the yoga of selfless action. It seeks to achieve union with Brahman by performing selfless acts for others.

Question 6

What is Jnana Yoga?

Answer 6

It is the yoga of knowledge. It seeks to achieve union with Brahman through studying and understanding sacred truths.

Question 7

What is Raja Yoga?

Answer 7

Raja yoga is the yoga of meditation. It seeks to achieve union with Brahman by training the mind to see through the illusion of Samsara.

Question 8

What is Bhakti Yoga?

Answer 8

It is the yoga of devotion. It seeks to achieve union with Brahman by developing a close, personal relationship with a god or avatar.

Question 9

What is Brahman?

Answer 9

Brahman is the ultimate reality in Hinduism.