Hinduism Flashcards

1
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What is a monotheistic religion?

A

belief in one god

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2
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What is a polytheistic religion?

A

belief in many gods

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3
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Who is brahman?

A

the supreme God

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4
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what is special about the Hindu gods?

A

That their is only one god ( Brahman) who has many aspects.

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5
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name three Hindu gods and their relatives

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  • Brahma the creator Saraswati(wife) goddess of wisdom
  • Vishnu the preserver Lukshmi(wife) goddess of wealth and beauty.
  • Shiva the destroyer Parvati(wife) goddess of civilisation
  • Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati
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6
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why is the use of statues in hinduism worship so important?

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  • The states reflect on God’s glory as he is hidden in each one of them.
  • It gives a feeling of presence of God

Getting some idea of what he looks like and to know he is listening to your prayers.

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