Hinduism- en världreligion Flashcards
What is the primary scripture of Hinduism?
The Bhagavad Gita
True or False: Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world.
True
Fill in the blank: Hinduism is a major religion in ________.
India
Who is the main deity in Hinduism known as the creator of the universe?
Brahma
What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism?
Moksha (liberation)
What is the concept of karma in Hinduism?
The law of cause and effect based on one’s actions
Who is the preserver god in Hinduism?
Vishnu
What is the sacred syllable in Hinduism representing the sound of the universe?
Om
What is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism called?
Samsara
Who is the destroyer god in Hinduism?
Shiva
What is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus around the world?
Diwali
True or False: Hinduism has a strict hierarchy based on caste system.
True
What is the name of the sacred river in Hinduism?
Ganges
Who is the monkey god in Hinduism known for his strength and loyalty?
Hanuman
What is the name of the sacred text containing hymns and rituals in Hinduism?
The Vedas
What is the term for the moral and ethical duties in Hinduism?
Dharma
Who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hinduism?
Lakshmi
What is the name of the ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Prince Rama?
The Ramayana
True or False: Hinduism is a monotheistic religion.
False
What is the concept of self-realization and self-discovery in Hinduism?
Atman
Who is the goddess of destruction and transformation in Hinduism?
Kali
What is the name of the spiritual practice of meditation in Hinduism?
Yoga
What is the name of the sacred cow in Hinduism symbolizing mother earth?
Kamadhenu
Who is the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts in Hinduism?
Saraswati
What is the term for the cycle of time in Hindu cosmology?
Yuga
Who is the sun god in Hinduism known for his chariot driven by seven horses?
Surya
What is the name of the demon king in the Ramayana who abducted Sita?
Ravana
What is the name of the monkey army commander who helped Prince Rama in the Ramayana?
Sugriva
Ahisma
Ahimsa i hinduismen betyder icke-våld och att inte skada levande varelser. Det handlar om att leva med respekt, medkänsla och fred gentemot allt liv.
Atman
Brahman i sig själv. Atman är oförstörbar. När människan dör flyttar den vidare till en ny kropp.
Avatar
När gudar tar människo eller djur form på jorden för att förmedla ett budskap.
Bhagavad-Gita. Berätta vad den handlar om
Den allra mest lästa skriften (herrens sång).
Brahma
En av de tre största gudarna. Universums skapare. Brahmana uppgift var att skapa världen. Därefter ingriper han inte längre i vad som sker. Av denna anledning finns det inte heller så många tempel i hans ära.
Brahman
Världssjälen. Finns över allt och i varje levande varelse och kallas då för atman.
