Hinduism

Question 1

What is the Trimurti??

Answer 1

Another description: The Trimurti is a Hindu trinity of three gods that represent the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction:

The three major expressions of the supreme being - Brahma, Vishnu and shiva.

Question 2

What is an Avatar??

Answer 2

The idea that Hindu gods take different forms on earth

Question 3

What is Moksha??

Answer 3

A state that is free from birth,death and reincarnation

Question 4

What is Samsara??

Answer 4

The cycle of birth,death and reincarnation.

Question 5

What is Reincarnation??

Answer 5

Belief that you are reborn in a different form after death depending on the life you have lived.

Question 6

What is Ramayana??

Answer 6

The text that contain the story of Rama and sita

Question 7

What is puja??

Answer 7

Hindu worship practice

Question 8

What is Diwali??

Answer 8

The Hindu festival of light

Question 9

What is Bhagavad Gita??

Answer 9

One of the Hindu sacred texts

Question 10

What is a mandir?.

Answer 10

A mandir is the Hindu place of worship

Question 11

What is the Mandap??

Answer 11

The canopy which a Hindu couples get married.

Question 12

What is the atman??

Answer 12

In Hinduism, atman is the eternal soul or spirit that is the true self of each person.
Easy version: is a Hindu word that means ‘soul or spirit’. Essentially, it refers to the real person

Question 13

What is the backstory to holi??

Answer 13

Trying kill Prahlad, Hiranyakashipu (his father) conspired with his sister, Holika, to burn him alive. But through divine intervention, Prahlad was unharmed, while Holika perished in the flames. The legend symbolizes the victory of good over evil, a theme central to Holi celebrations.

Question 14

What is the story to diwali??

Answer 14

Short version: It signifies the triumph of good over evil, as represented by Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana

Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, is exiled by his father, King Dasharatha, along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman. While in exile, Sita is kidnapped by the demon king Ravana. Rama, with the help of Hanuman and Sugriva, the king of the Vanaras, builds a bridge of stones to Lanka to rescue Sita. Rama defeats Ravana and returns to Ayodhya with his family

Question 15

What are 5 things used in puja?? (Hindu worship)

Answer 15

A bell- to awaken the god and let them know you are ready to worship.

Satues- of the gods

Food offerings- food, usually fruit, is given as an offering to the gods

Murti- incense is burnt. It fills the room which reminds worshippers that Brahman is always there (it’s also used to purify the atmosphere.

Kum-kum powder- marks the head of worshippers and the god to show respect.

Question 16

What are the 5 senses

Answer 16

Hear,taste,touch,smell,see

Question 17

Who is Brahma??

Answer 17

Brahma is the creator and everything that exists comes from him including the earth

Question 18

Who is shiva?

Answer 18

Shiva is the destroyer and his job is to destroy the universe in order to recreate it. some Hindus believe that his power is used to destroy the illusions and imperfections of this world by paving the way for beneficial change. He creates, protects and transforms the universe.
(Not sure this bits correct ) he represents the cycle of creation, preservation and destruction.

Question 19

What structure should you use for your paragraphs?? For explaining the different Trimurtis

Answer 19

1. Who are they
2. What role do they play
3. What do they represent
4. What are they known as
5. What features do they have

Question 20

Who is Vishnu??

Answer 20

Vishnu is known as the preserver and the protector of the universe. Bevotees believe that he incarnates in different forms called avatars to restore cosmic order when threatened

Question 21

What’s the lowest caste?

Answer 21

Dalits