Hinduism: Brahman and Multiple Gods

Question 1

facts

Answer 1

• 3rd largest religion (15%)
  Christian, Muslim, and None
• 99% of believers in India
• have thousands of Gods but say they are monotheistic

Question 2

Brahman

Answer 2

• supreme god
• everything part of Brahman
• goal in life to unite your atman (soul) with Brahman

Question 3

Lord Vishnu

Answer 3

• the sustainer

- if a Hindu wanted something to last for a long time, they would probably pray to lord Vishnu

Question 4

Lord Shiva

Answer 4

• the destroyer

- he can help destroy obstacles in your way of accomplishing something

Question 5

Ganesha

Answer 5

• associated with the removal of obstacles

Question 6

multiple gods

Answer 6

• Hindu’s worship many god and goddesses
• Gods and Goddesses are part of Brahman
• Important gods:
  Brahma - creator
  Vishnu - maintainer
  Shiva - destroyer