Hinduism Basics Flashcards
What is the one and only God in Hinduism?
Brahman
What is the concept of Brahman?
That there is only one supreme God but he is not just one thing he is many. So you have God inside him. A bit like Russian dolls.
Is Hinduism Monotheism or Polytheism?
Polytheism
What is Monotheism?
Believe or worship in / to only one God
What is Polytheism?
Believe or worship in / to multiple Gods and / or Goddesses
What is the Trimurti or Hindu Trinity?
The 3 main Gods and Goddesses who created the universe
Who are in the Trimurti?
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
What is the importance of OM?
OM is said to be the first noise ever made
What creature was Vishnu floating on when the creation story began?
a cobra
What was Brahma on when he came out of Vishnu’s chest?
a lotus flower
When Shiva is finished doing a _____ the universe will ___. Fill in the gaps
When Shiva is finished doing a dance the universe will end.
what is Vishnu the God of?
Preservation
what is Brahma the God of?
Creation
what is Shiva the God of?
Destruction
