Hinduism Flashcards
What is the term for the ultimate reality in Hinduism?
Brahman
Dharma refers to the moral law and duty in Hinduism.
Dharma
Fill in the blank: The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hindu belief is known as ______.
Samsara
What is the Hindu term for the law of cause and effect?
Karma
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a sacred text in Hinduism? A) The Bible B) The Quran C) The Vedas D) The Tao Te Ching
C) The Vedas
What do the terms ‘Atman’ refer to in Hindu philosophy?
The individual soul or self
True or False: Moksha is the liberation from the cycle of Samsara.
True
What are the four goals of life in Hinduism called?
Purusharthas
Kama-pleasure
Artha- wealth
Dharma - own goal
Moksha
Trimurti
A way of understanding Brahman which consists of 3 deities, Vishnu (preserver), Shiva (destroyer), and Brahma (creator)
What is the significance of the Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism?
It is a sacred text that addresses moral and philosophical dilemmas.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following represents the cosmic order in Hinduism? A) Yoga B) Dharma C) Karma D) Moksha
B) Dharma
Fill in the blank: The concept of ______ refers to the duty and righteousness specific to an individual’s position in life.
Dharma
True or False: Hinduism recognizes only one path to spiritual enlightenment.
False
What is ‘Puja’ in Hindu practice?
A ritualistic worship of deities.
What is the term for the sacred syllable representing the essence of the universe?
Om
Dharma vs Darshan
Dharma is one’s duty based on their status in society and age. Darshan is seeing and being seen. Darshan is experienced through puja.
What is the hierarchy of the goals?
Kama and artha are the basic goals. They are many if following dharma. Dharma following roles based on societal status. Moksha is realizing that you don’t need material things. Dharma is first step. Liberation from cycle of reincarnation
Shakti
Feminine version of gods
Avatar
Incarnation of a deity
The vedas
Oldest texts. Rigveda, samaveda,
Where are there the most Hindus
1) India
2) Nepal