Hinduism in RS Flashcards
To revise for Hinduism Test
Where did Hinduism begin?
India
When did Hinduism begin?
2300 B.C. to 1500 B.C.
How founded Hinduism?
There is no prophet or single founder.
What was Hinduism originally called?
Santana Dharma
Who are the three forms of god that make up the trimurti and the aspects they represent?
Shiva (the destroyer), Vishnu (the preserver) and Brahma (the creator
What is the the trimurti made up of?
Three significant forms of god. They represent the three most significant forms of Brahman.
True or False: Hindus are monotheistic
True; they believe in the supreme deity
What are avatars?
They are different forms of God representing different aspects of them and can sometimes have animal features. They will appear on earth.
What are the four different Gods or Goddesses different Hindus believe are the Supreme diety? And what are their followers called?
Shiva (Shaivites), Vishnu (Vaishnavas), Brahman and the Supreme Goddess.
What do Shivites practice?
They practice Raja Yoga and intense meditation. People who think that Brahman is the Supreme God will also practice meditation.
Will there be photos of Brahman in a temple?
Never
What does the ‘aum’ symbol represent? ॐ
It represents God who is everything. It represents Brahman in three parts- the trimurti.
What does the swastika symbol represent?
The swastika has lines pointing to four corners with four dots. This represents Brahman being everywhere and represents that all existence should be good. It is a sign of good fortune. (This symbol is viewed quite differently as during WWII the nazis adopted the symbol and slightly changed it).
How many avatars does Vishnu have?
10 avatars that where that are thought by Hindus that they were around in the golden age when mankind was ruled by Gods.
How many Hindus are there in the world?
Around 1.1 billion 16% of the worlds population.
Where do Hindus worship?
A mandir or at home
What is the holy book called?
The Vedas (it is a collection of books)
What is the name of the elephant god, and what does he represent?
Ganesh – intelligence and the god of obstacles
What is the name of the monkey god, and what does he represent?
Hanuman – the god of strength and courage
What is a mantra?
A word, sound, statement, slogan or prayer that is consistently repeated to help focus on worship.
What is Holi?
The festival of colour – it is a time for celebration with lots of
singing, dancing and a lot of colour!!
What do Hindus believe happens once we die?
Hindus believe in reincarnation. Our soul will be reborn as something new. This will be good (e.g. a human) or bad (e.g. a spider) depending on the karma from our previous life. The aim is to be so good that we break free from the repetitive cycle andreach Moksha.
What is moksha?
The ultimate goal for a Hindu to reach – a spiritual sate where
they will be joined with God and break free of the cycle of
reincarnation.
What is Karma?
Good or bad things which happen as a result of the good or bad things that you have previously done, can sometimes be seen as ‘luck’.
What is Puja?
Morning prayers. You lay out sacred images to help focus our prayers. Devotional worship.
What are murtis?
Sacred images or statues of God that they pray towards them to help them focus on their prayer.
What are the 8 steps of puja?
- Wash/bathe
- Dress in light clothing
- Light a Diya
- Chant opening prayers
- Chant Mantras
- Perform Aarti
- Place flowers at the murtis
- Chant closing prayers
