Hinduism Flashcards
What are the names of the 3 main Hindu Gods
Brama: creates things, Vishnu: he cares for and looks after everything, shiva: Destroyer of the Universe
How do Hindus do their funerals
By putting them in holy water for the last drink. Burning the body by the closes relative. And then taking their ashes and scattering them out in the ganji river where the Goddess gives the soul a new life
Who was Gandhi
Manama Gandhi was a lawyer befor becoming a man who stood up for the racism
What is the aum symbol
The Aum is the symbol of Brahman who is a supreme sprit who is in every part of the universe
What is ahimsa
It can mean no violence, no harm to animals/creatures, don’t harm anyone or physically hurt someone
What is murti
The image of God
What is samsara
The cycles of birth, death and rebirth
What is incarnation
Incarceration is God in human form
What is avatar
Avatar is a male form of God
What is Bhagavid Gita
Bhagavid Gita is the Hindus holy book
What is dharma
Dharma is religious teachings
What is soul
It is the spiritual part of humans and animals. It is thought to be immortal.
What is caste
Each of the classes in Hindu society
