Hinduism Quotes Flashcards
“He watches over all beings and rules over their creation, and destruction” [Upanishads]
A quote for Shiva, showing his responsibility to rule over humans and their destruction. Showing great importance
Why is shiva the most important deity of humanity and why may people choose to worship him?
~ He is the destroyer, meaning people may fear him and therefore feel inclined to worship him
~ He also destroys the illusions that distract us from taking care of our soul (Maya)
~ He represents a healthy relationship with his wife (Privati), which presents him as a role model for people following him
~ Astetics (hard core shivites) believe they can reach enlightenment through worship of Shiva
“Whenever there appears on Earth a decline of righteousness […] I send myself to brith”
This shows Vishnu’s care for humans and how he wants to preserve the world
Why is Vishnu the most important deity of humanity and why may people choose to worship him?
~ He is the most caring of deities and cares for humans, creating a personal relationship between him and his followers
~ One of his avatars is Krishna, a teacher for pacifism and love, Hindus may want to try and copy the characteristics of him to have good karma
~ One of his avatars is Rama, someone who fought for who he loved. Some Hindus may want to replicate his characteristics of bravery, specifically soldiers or sportsmen of that sort
~ He could be seen as the most powerful as he holds the balance between dharma and adharma
What is Moksha?
Moksha is the ultimate aim for human life; liberation from the cycle of rebirth
What is karma?
Destiny, consequences of ones actions; fate; the total of good and bad actions and reactions
“Do what you have to do, not with greed, but with love” [Mahabharta]
Krishna said that
“In truth, Bhramen is all” [Upanishads]
Shows Brahmens importance
“The wise man chooses the path of joy, the fool chooses the path of pleasure” [Upanishads]
Shows the importance of having good karma
“When a man knows God he is free” [Upanishads]
Shows the greatness of Moksha
What are some important details about the pilgrimage of VARANASI
~ Hindus believe that Varanasi is the site of creation of man, making it sacred.
~ Hindus believe it was where Shiva spent a lot of time
~ Shiva will cleanse you of negative thoughts and feelings
~ The soul can bypass the reincarnation process
What are some important things about the Kuhbm Mela Pilgrimage?
~ If one to bathe in each river every three years, the atman would be cleansed of bad karma
~ It is the site where daemons and gods fought over the nectar of immortality
~ the space is said to be occupied by God
“Between the Earth and the sky on every side, […] this place is occupied” [Bhagavad Giga]
Shows the importance of the kuhmb Mela Pilgrimage
What is the importance of DIWALI
~ Diwali remembers the story of Rama and Sita, hensforth celebrating Vishnu
~ It is to celebrate goodness triumphing over evil
~ Celebrates the deity Lakshimi, the goddess of wealth, by making colourful patterns out of rice
~ It’s a good lesson for Hindus to follow
“The prince of light stood up to the prince of darkness”
Rama standing up to Ravana shows how important it is to stand up to evil
