Key Words

Question 1

Soul

Answer 1

Also known as Atman. It is a part of Brahman (God)in every person. It is eternal so it does not die with the body

Question 2

Ahimsa

Answer 2

Respecting all living things.

Question 3

Gandhi

Answer 3

Mahatma Gandhi was a great Hindu teacher and leader

Question 4

Murti

Answer 4

They are statues/images of Gods and Goddesses which have been blessed or are holy.

Question 5

Mandir

Answer 5

A Hindu temple/holy building

Question 6

Bhagavid Gita

Answer 6

An ancient Indian textthat became an important part of Hindu tradition

Question 7

Atman

Answer 7

Also known as the soul. It is a part of Brahman, who is eternal. When the body dies , the atman does not.

Question 8

Moksha

Answer 8

Liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Atman released from the body and becomes one with Brahman

Question 9

Samsara

Answer 9

The cycle of birth and death, reincarnation

Question 10

Dharma

Answer 10

Right conduct, Religious teachings

Question 11

Karma

Answer 11

What you do comes back to you

Question 12

Incarnation

Answer 12

God in human form

Question 13

Reincarnation

Answer 13

The rebirth of a soul in another body.

Question 14

Avatar

Answer 14

Male form of god, the descent of a deity to the earth

Question 15

Shakti

Answer 15

Female form of God

Question 16

Caste

Answer 16

Each of the classes of Hindu society, distinguished by social status. You are born into a certain caste