Hinduism Flashcards
What is ahimsa?
The belief that you shouldn’t kill or harm any other living beings
What is karma?
The idea that when you do good things, good things happen to you, and when you do bad things, bad things happen to you
What is reincarnation?
Rebirth after death
Why would you be reincarnated as an animal/plant?
Because you were bad in your previous life
Why would you be reincarnated as a human?
Because you were good in your previous life
What is moksha?
The ultimate goal of a Hindu - freedom from the cycle of rebirth ( when you have achieved everything you can in all your lives and have become fulfilled )
What are three things used in puja ( worship )?
Kum Kum powder - placed on the forehead as a sign of goodluck
A diva lamp - symbolises enlightenment and wisdom
A bell - rung when entering the prayer space to clear the mind
Why might some consider Hinduism to be monotheistic ( only believe in one God )?
Because Brahman is considered to be the supreme deity and all other gods/goddesses are just manifestations of his many qualities
Why might some consider Hinduism polytheistic ( believe in multiple gods/goddesses )?
Because each deity has their own individual quality they represent ( eg. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity ) and they have their own abilities, stories, strengths, weaknesses and designated statues at temples
What is the trimurti?
The trinity of supreme divinity
Which deities make up the trimurti?
Brahma - the creator
Vishnu - the preserver
Shiva - the destroyer
What is samsara?
The cycle of birth, death and rebirth
Give 2 reasons karma is important in hinduism?
Your karma being either good or bad, determines how you will end up in your next life
Karma is a way to hold people accountable for their actions
“Praying at the temple is the same as praying at home”
D MARK:
Point
Explain
Source of authority/wisdom
Analysis ( why is this a strong argument )
x2
Conclusion ( What do I agree with )
Some may disagree as many Hindus have shrines which creates the same affect as praying at the temple
- many people have their own murtis and shrines where they can worship, creating the same affect as at a temple
- Equality is an important rule in Hinduism ( Brahma sees all souls as equal and is all-loving ) so by normalising prayer at home, it is increasing equality within hinduism and giving more people access to prayer
Some people may disagree as praying at a temple helps develop a personal relationship with god and creates a sense of community that cannot be replicated at home
- Temples have a variety of different statues of different deities that represent various qualities and by going to the temple, you can pray to and speak with each of them, forming a deeper personal connection and gaining more advice
- Community is important in hinduism ( Hindus are expected to give back to their communities and care for one another, as this increases good karma which leads to moksha ) and by attending the temple, Hindus can find that sense of community
Overall….
What is Diwali?
The festival of light
