Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
Name four Hindu scriptures.
A
Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Artharva Veda
2
Q
Define Brahman.
A
the ultimate reality in Hinduism
3
Q
Name three members of the Trimurti and give their roles.
A
Brahma - the creator
Vishnu - the preserver
Shiva - the destroyer
4
Q
Name a Hindu avatar and its role.
A
Rama - to defeat the demon Ravana
5
Q
Define ‘Jiva’ and ‘Atman’.
A
jiva - an individual soul
atman - the universal self
6
Q
Define ‘Yoga’
A
Any form of religious practice.
7
Q
Name two yogi and what there are about.
A
Jnana - It is the yoga of knowledge. It seeks to achieve union with Brahman through studying and understanding sacred truths.
Bhakti - About love and devotion towards God. This may be done through prayer to an image of a deity in the shrine at home.
