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The Hindu concept of God - the trimurti Flashcards

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What function does Brahma have?

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Creator

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How many heads/arms does he have and what do they represent?

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Four - represent four vedas, four varnas, four ashramas

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What does Brahma give?

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Knowledge of arts, sciences and wisdom

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What is Brahma’s vahana?

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Swan

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5
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Who is Brahman’s consort?

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Saraswati

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What is Saraswati connected with?

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Fertility

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What is Saraswati goddess of?

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Learning - often recieve prayers before exams etc.

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What is Saraswati part of?

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Sakti

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What are Saraswati’s vahanas?

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Peacock and swan

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10
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What function does Vishnu have?

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Preserver

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Narayana (Vishnu)

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Ever present and all pervading

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How did Vishnu appear on earth?

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Through avatars to save humankind from disasters, to restore dharma and destroy evil

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How many avatars does Vishnu have?

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10, most popular are Rama and Krishna

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What is Vishnu’s vahana?

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Garuda the eagle

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Who is Vishnu’s consort?

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Lakshmi

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16
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What is Lakshmi the goddess of?

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Wealth

17
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What is Lakshmi’s special day called?

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Lakshmi-puja, day for good fortune throughout the year, during Diwali

18
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What function does Shiva have?

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Destroyer

19
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What title does Shiva have?

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Natajara, Lord of the Dance who controls order of the universe

20
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What is Shiva god of?

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Regeneration and sexuality

Hinduism (AS) (9 decks)

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