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Hinduism Flashcards

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What is Aum?

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A monosyllabic word that is used in meditation, yoga & prayer
Sound of the universe + it was created by this sound
Primordial sound

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What does Aum represent?

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The presents of Brahman
Ultimate reality

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What is Aum used for?

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To put a person in touch with their inner nature

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What does each letter in Aum symbolise?

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A - creation
U - preservation
M - destruction

Repeated - cyclical

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What does Trimurty mean?

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3 deities

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Who are the Trimurty?

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3 main deities

Brahma - creator
Vishnu - preserver
Shiva - destroyer

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What do the Trimurty represent?

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Brahman - ultimate reality

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What is the significance of the Trimurty?

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Cycle of life (cyclical)

Creation —> Preservation —> Destruction (death) REPEATS

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What is Puja?

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A worship ritual

Cam be a daily ritual at home to elaborate temple rituals

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When is Puja done?

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Everyday - mostly in the morning

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Who performs Puja?

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Priest or family member

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Why is Puja performed?

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To pray and show devotion

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What happens in Puja?

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Offerings are made and prayers are sung

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What items are included in Puja?

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Special powder
Rice
Incense
Bell
Water or milk
Silver tray
Lamp
Murty (statues)

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Why does Puja include all five senses?

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To prevent you from being distracted

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16
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What is Prashad (Puja)?

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When the food has become holy

17
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What is an Atman?

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An indestructable essence, a soul

18
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What do Hindus believe is a reincarnation?

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The end of one life on earth is simply the beginning of another life on earth

19
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What is the limitless cycle of reincarnation?

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The law of Samsara - a constant cycle of birth, death and rebirth for an Atman

20
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What is good and bad karma?

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Good and bad conduct

21
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What is karma?

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Definition - Destiny or action

If you live a bad life your next life will be full of hardship or born into a lower form of life e.g. plant/insect

Summary- the actions in life determine your next life

22
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What is Moksha?

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Definition - the souls liberation

The goal of an Atman is to escape the cycle and achieve unity with Brahman

23
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What will happen when you break the law of samsara?

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You will be in a spiritual place of existence in perfect peace

24
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What is Brahman?

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The concept of unchanging ultimate reality

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