Hinduism Part 2

Question 1

What is Reincarnation ?

Answer 1

Reincarnation is what determines a persons next life from Karma: whether a person in their life beformed a good deed or a bad one in their life.

Question 2

What is samsara?

Answer 2

This means the journey of soul through recarnation. Hindus try to achieve a permanent release from samsara known as Moksha. Moksha might be achieved buy through Yoga and Meditation or through worship and devotion.

Question 3

What is Vaishnavas?

Answer 3

A Hindu belief that Vishnu is the supreme God

Question 4

Who is Ganesha?

Answer 4

The elephant headed God of wisdom, popularity and worshipped by shaivas

Question 5

What is Brahman?

Answer 5

A supreme being in which is most modern Hindus believe; the source of everything, including Gods.

Question 6

What does the Chakra represent?

Answer 6

When a Chakra is thrown it returns and so symbolises Vishnu’s power which cannot be exhausted.

Question 7

What is a trishula?

Answer 7

A word meaning three spears, another weapon symbolising the power and authority of the Gods.

Question 8

What could be the meaning of the snake symbol underneath Vishnu

Answer 8

It could be a symbol of infinity