Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
Puja.
A
Worship.
2
Q
Bhakti.
A
A loving devotion to a personal God.
3
Q
Murti.
A
An image of a deity used for worship.
4
Q
Shrine.
A
A place people go to worship with a connection to an event.
5
Q
Mandir.
A
A Hindu temple.
6
Q
Arati ceremony.
A
A ceremony to show devotion to God.
7
Q
Havan ceremony.
A
A ceremony to purify and cleanse Hindus.
8
Q
Darshan.
A
Seeing the truth of the world.
9
Q
Japa/Mantra.
A
108 chants to focus you on God.
10
Q
Bhajan/Kirtan.
A
Hymns and narrative songs.
11
Q
Guru.
A
Spiritual leader.
12
Q
Ashram.
A
A temple or dwelling of a guru.
13
Q
Sadhu.
A
A holy man who travels to help and teach others.
14
Q
Sannyasin.
A
A holy man nearing the end of his life devoted to God.
15
Q
Swami.
A
A holy man whose job is too teach scripture
