Revision for hinduism test Flashcards
Know all the flash cards of by heart.
What is Atman?
Is the soul
What is Ahimsa?
Respect for all living things
What is Murti?
Image of god
What is Mandir?
It’s a temple
What is Bhagavad Gita?
It’s the Hindu holy writing
What is Moksha?
It’s freedom from rebirth
What is Samsara?
Endless rebirth & suffering
What is Dharma?
Teachings/law
What is Karma?
Good or bad luck. Choose how you live.
What is incarnation?
Come to human form.
What is reincarnation?
A spirit in bodying into flesh.
What is an avatar?
God taking human form.
What is shakti?
Goddess taking human form.
What is cast?
The system in India. Poor/balanced/rich.
Who are the brahams?
They are priests and pure. Not allowed to touch leather.
Who are the Kishatriya?
They are found to be worriers and rulers.
Who are the vaishyas?
Merchant sellers, money lenders and farmers.
Who are the shudras?
They are poor, unskilled and servants.
What is puja?
The act of worship.
