Hinduism Flashcards
Do Hindus believe in riencarnation?
Yes
What is the Hindus symbol?
The Om /Aum
How many Gods do they believe there is ?
One God in many froms.
How do Hindus start each day?
By praying
Why do they put a red dot on their forehead?
for commitment
Do the Hindus have a founder, and if so, what is the founders name?
Hindus do not have a founder.
When Hindus die, what do they do with their bodies?
The are burnt ( crimated)
What do Hindus believe are the most significant forms of Branhman?
Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu
What does the word Trimurti mean?
Three forms
What is Brahma
The creator- shown with four heads, holds rosary and scriptures and his vehicle is a goose.
What is Vishnu?
The preserver- he holds divine weapons in two of his hands
What is Shiva?
the destroyer- Has a 3rd eye on his forehead.
How does the story o f the Blind men and the elephant link to Brahman?
Each part of the elephant shows a different avatar of Brahman.
What is Matsya?
The fish
What is Kurma?
The tortoise
What is Vanora?
The boar
What is Narasimha
The man- lion
What is Vamana
(The Dwarf)
What is Parasurama
(The Angry Man)
What is Rama
(The Perfect Man)
What is Krishna
(The Divine Statesman)
What is Balarama
(Krishna’s Elder Brother)
What is Kalki
The Mighty warrior
What does lakshmi represent
Beauty, wealth and kindness
What are the 8 steps to performing prayer (puja)?
wash/bathe, dress in light clothing, Light a diya, opening prayers, chant mantras, Perform Aarti, place flowers at the murtis, closing prayers.
What is Karma?
Karma is the consequences for your actions.
What is the law of Karma?
To be in a repeat cycle of reincarnation, until you reach moksha (union with Brahman).After death, the soul is finally released from the body.
