Hinduism Flashcards
Explain Hindu beliefs about Karma?
They belive that how you are in
The life before dependens on
What body your soul goes into
What is Moksha?
When they become one with brahma
Out of reincarnation cycle
What is the relationship between Brahman and the Gods and Godesses?
Gods and goddess represent
Diffrent gods
What does the Hindu symbol represent?
Sound heard in the deepest sound
Who are the 3 most important Hindu Gods?
Shiva,brahma, vishnu
What is the name given to each of the 3 most important Gods?
Thr creater,the destroyer,the presurver
Name some other Gods and Goddesses?
Durga,kali,mmurugan,parvati
Why are rivers Holy for Hindu’s?
Washing in holy rivers is
Belived to wash away
Sins
What do Hindu’s believe about the river Ganges?
Hindus believe
One drop of this water
Drunk washes away
All sins from past and
This life
Give two resons why cows are considered to be Holy?
1.They have
Gentle nature.
They are heavily relied upon for dairy products,tilling fields and their dung( s source of fertiliser and fuel)
What is the name of the sacred Hindu book?
Vedas
What is the name of the building Hindus worship in?
Mandir
Name some gifts Hindus give to the Gods during worship?
Water,fruit,flowers
List the 10 principles of Hindism
Remain calm and patient
Respect all living things
Be truthful
Control bad thoughts
Be compassiontate
Be pure in mind and body
Earn,dont take
Eat wholesome foods
Be honest and honourable
Be determend to do the right things
