Hinduism Revision Flashcards
Meahimsa
To avoid violence and respect others
Gandhi
Gandhi is either the prime minister of India (India Gandhi) or the Hindu leader mahatma Gandhi
Murti
This means a form of person (usually an idol).
Mandir
A Hindu place of worship
Bhagihid gita
Indian text that became important work of Hindu tradition
Atman
This is a persons soul
Moksha
Being released from the circle of rebirth
Soul
The spiritual, immortal inside a human
Sansara
Being born in one form then reborn in a different
Dharma
A moral law and one of the four ends of life
What is lord Brahman’s role?
He is the creator as he made the earth, heavens and the sky.
Karma
A persons actions in the present life and previous lives put together to decide their future
Incarnation
God in flesh
Avatar
A godly being in human flesh
How do you escape the circle of rebirth?
Once you have got to the highest tier of the varna caste system, you soul will be released
Shakti
A belief that energy is moving through the universe and is used to power things
What usually happens at hindu’s funerals?
They are usually cremated (burnt to their ashes) as it is believed to help their soul escape faster.
Caste
The classes which Hindus are placed in
What is Lord Shiva’s role?
His role is the destroyer as he will be the destroyer of the world, he hasnt been created but will come to form at the end of the world.
Brahman
This is the top of the varna caste system
What is lord Vishnu’s role?
He is the maintainer as he looks after the world and was awoken to the Aum sound.
Reincarnation
Someone’s soul being reborn in someone else’s body
Kshatriya
2nd to top level of the varna caste system
Vaishyas
3rd level of the varna caste system
Shydras
The last level of the varna caste system
