RE end of year revision Flashcards
What is the Vedas?
A collection of texts and hymns
What is truth eternal
Hindus pursue knowledge which they beleive is the very essence of the universe
What do Hindus think about immortality?
A Hindu believes that an individual soul cannot be created or destroyed
Who was Brahma?
Hindus beleive that brahma is the creator of everything
Saraswati?
The goddess of knowledge and wisdom
Lakshmi?
Goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity
Parvati?
Goddess of love and devotion
Tridevi?
The three main goddesses consisting saraswati, lakshmi and parvati
Trimurti?
TThis is the male version of the tridevi. It consists of Brahma, vishnu and shiva
What is the name of all six of these gods combined?
The supreme divinity
What is the Dhama
They aim to make morally right decisions in order to achieve goodness
What is Artha
Artha is the materials needed in a Hindus life to achieve prosperity
Kama what is
Hindus want to fulfil their desires
What is the main goal for Hindu people?
To end the cycle of samsara is through gaining good kama.
What are the 6 holy books in Hinduism
Samhitas, Ramayana, Aranyaka, bhagavadgita, Brahmans and upanishadsi
What does the upanishads contain?
they contain many of the teaching of the holy men
How many sections does the Veda’s have
4
What is the Gita?
It is part of the Mahabharat
What does Atman mean?
It means the soul or self
Why is pilgramidge important to Hindus?
Because it helps Hindus find their inner self and their moksha
What is the char Dahm?
It is one of the most important pilgramidges to Hindus.
Who are the exceptions that can’t go on Hindu pilgrimage?
Non Hindus, pregnant people, people who can’t afford to go and people with disability
What is Diwali?
It is the festival of light and it is very important to Hindus.
What does dhyana mean?
It means contemplation and meditation