religion hinduism

Question 1

Samsara:

Answer 1

The endless cycle of rebirths in Hinduism.

Question 2

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Puja

Answer 2

A common thanksgiving ritual that involves offerings of flowers, food and other
articles to the deities.

Question 3

Moksha:

Answer 3

Liberation of the soul (Atman) from samsara; attained by uniting the atman
with the Brahman (God). It is the ultimate goal of Hinduism.

Question 4

Guru:

Answer 4

a spiritual teacher or guide who can help one achieve moksha, or salvation.

Question 5

Shiva:

Answer 5

The god of constructive destruction. The destroyer. Part of the Hindu Trinity.

Question 6

Vishnu:

Answer 6

The preserver. Part of the Hindu Trinity.

Question 7

Bhagavad Gita:

Answer 7

A 700 verse script that is part of the Mahabharata. It is the major sacred writing
of Hinduism and is read worldwide by Hindu followers.Dharma: A person’s duty in Hinduism.

Question 8

Dharma:

Answer 8

A person’s duty in Hinduism.

Question 9

Reincarnation:

Answer 9

Rebirth. At death, if a person has not gained enough wisdom to achieve
moksha, a person’s soul is “reborn” into a new body based on their previous karma.

Question 10

Atman:

Answer 10

A person’s soul.

Question 11

Karma

Answer 11

What goes around, comes around. The idea that all actions have consequences.
Positive actions will lead to positive outcomes; whereas negative actions will lead to negative
outcomes.

Question 12

Brahman:

Answer 12

God

Question 13

Ahimsa:

Answer 13

means non-violence. Gandhi was a prominent figure who promoted pacifism (no
violence, ever).