hinduism

Question 1

What is Atman?

Answer 1

The individual soul or true essence of a being in Hinduism.

Question 2

What is reincarnation?

Answer 2

The cycle of rebirth where the soul is reborn into a new body after death.

Question 3

What is puja?

Answer 3

A ritual of worship to honor gods and goddesses.

Question 4

What is ahimsa?

Answer 4

The principle of non-violence toward all living beings.

Question 5

How many followers does Hinduism have?

Answer 5

Over 1.2 billion, primarily in India and Nepal.

Question 6

What is the Trimurti?

Answer 6

The three main gods: Brahma (Creator), Vishnu (Preserver), Shiva (Destroyer).

Question 7

Who is Rama?

Answer 7

Avatar of Vishnu; hero of the Ramayana; known for virtue and dharma.

Question 8

Who is Ganesh?

Answer 8

The elephant-headed god; remover of obstacles and god of beginnings.

Question 9

Who is Krishna?

Answer 9

Avatar of Vishnu; featured in the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita.

Question 10

Who is Lakshmi?

Answer 10

Goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune.

Question 11

Who is Parvati?

Answer 11

Consort of Shiva; goddess of power, fertility, and love.

Question 12

Who is Saraswati?

Answer 12

Goddess of knowledge, music, and wisdom.

Question 13

Who is Hanuman?

Answer 13

Devotee of Rama; symbol of strength, loyalty, and devotion.

Question 14

What are the Four Stages of Life in Hinduism?

Answer 14

Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, Sannyasa.

Question 15

What are the castes in the Hindu caste system?

Answer 15

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Dalits (outcasts).

Question 16

What are the 3 main groups of Hindus?

Answer 16

Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism.

Question 17

What are the Four Aims of Life?

Answer 17

Dharma (duty), Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure), Moksha (liberation).

Question 18

What are the Four Paths of Salvation?

Answer 18

Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga.

Question 19

What are the 3 ways Hinduism is referred to?

Answer 19

Sanatana Dharma, Hinduism, Vedic Religion.

Question 20

What are the 4 Hindu beliefs?

Answer 20

Moksha, Samsara, Karma, Dharma.

Question 21

How are the 4 Hindu beliefs interconnected?

Answer 21

Good karma through dharma improves samsara, leading to moksha.

Question 22

What are two major Hindu festivals?

Answer 22

Holi (Festival of Colors) and Diwali (Festival of Lights).

Question 23

What are two Hindu milestones?

Answer 23

Weddings (Saptapadi) and Death (cremation and ash immersion in rivers).

Question 24

What is the significance of the Holy Cow?

Answer 24

It symbolizes non-violence and fertility.

Question 25

What is a Mala?

Answer 25

Prayer beads used for meditation and chanting.

Question 26

What are forehead markings like the Bindi and Tilak?

Answer 26

Symbols for spiritual, cultural, or sectarian reasons.

Question 27

What are the Vedas?

Answer 27

The oldest Hindu scriptures containing hymns, rituals, and philosophies.

Question 28

What are the Upanishads?

Answer 28

Texts exploring Atman (soul) and Brahman (universal essence).

Question 29

What is the Bhagavad Gita?

Answer 29

A dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about dharma and life.

Question 30

What is the Mahabharata?

Answer 30

An epic poem about the Kurukshetra War and moral dilemmas.

Question 31

What does Om/Aum symbolize?

Answer 31

The sacred sound representing the universe.

Question 32

What does the Swastika represent?

Answer 32

A symbol of well-being and good fortune.

Question 33

What is the Sri Yantra?

Answer 33

A geometric design used for meditation.

Question 34

What does the Lotus symbolize?

Answer 34

Purity and spiritual growth.