Hinduism Revision Flashcards
1
Q
Who are the Trimurti
A
Lord Vishnu
Lord Brahma
Lord shiva
2
Q
Who is the creator?
A
Lord Brahma
3
Q
Who is the preserver
A
Lord Vishnu
4
Q
Who is the destroyer
A
Lord shiva
5
Q
What is the creation story?
A
- There was only waves
- On a giant snake in the sea sat lord Vishnu
- From Vishnu’s navel grew a lotus flower
- In the flower sat lord Brahma
- Using the petals of the flower Brahma created the world
- Lord shiva will destroy the world
6
Q
What is incarnation?
A
God in the flesh
7
Q
What is an avatar?
A
Incarnation of god on earth
8
Q
What is Reincarnation?
A
The soul moves into a new living body
9
Q
What is samsara?
A
The endless cycle of life and death.
10
Q
What is karma?
A
Our actions have positive and negative consequences.
11
Q
What is atman?
A
The Hindu name for soul.
12
Q
What is moksha?
A
Liberation/freedom from endless suffering and endless rebirth
13
Q
What is puja?
A
Devotional (showing loyalty, love, and enthusiasm) worship given each day, often at home.
