Hinduism Flashcards
Where does Hindusim trace its root back to?
Indus Valley, and Aryan civilizations of ancient India
Difference between Shruti and Smriti?
Shruti is divine origin, and Smriti is composed of humans
What is the essence of all reality and supreme entity referred to as?
Brahman
Who is the female counterpart of Brahma?
Saraswati
What is the embodiment (statue) of a diety called?
Murti
What is the holiest city for Hindus
Varanasi
What is the most sacred body of waters for Hindus?
Ganges
Who is worshipped as the remover of obstacles?
Ganesha (Elephant)
Who does the Hindu epic Mahabharata revolve around?
Arjuna and Krishna
What are worship services called?
Puja
The Vedas Shruti or Smriti?
Shruti
What God is Nataraj a representation of?
Vishnu
What do married Hindu woman usually wear on their forehead?
Bindi
Who is the second son of Shiva and Parvati?
Hanuman
Where do Hindus worship?
A Temple
What is Dharma?
Your ultimate purpose
Which Hindu Diety is the Goddess of music and the arts?
Saraswati
Which occupation is associated with being a Dalit?
Leather Worker
Who are Sudras in the Caste System?
Workers
Which is the Hindu term for the word ‘Level’ in the Caste System?
Varna
What is a word to describe the concept of Samsara?
Reincarnation
What Hindu text means ‘Old Narrative’, and describes the origins of creation?
Puranas
Is Hinduism Polythiestic?
No, Monotheistic
what is the trident called?
Trisula
