Definitions for Hinduism

Question 1

Ahimsa

Answer 1

The doctrine of non-violence toward all living creatures.

Question 2

Trimurti

Answer 2

Supreme Trinity of the Universe: The Gods of Creation (Brahma) , Preservation (Vishnu), and Destruction (Shiva).

Question 3

Tridevi

Answer 3

Tridevi, or three goddesses, is a term used in Hinduism to describe the three main female deities . These are Saraswati (who is linked to Brahma), Lakshmi (who is linked to Vishnu) and Parvati (who is linked to Shiva)

Question 4

Caste System

Answer 4

The organization of Hindu
society into four groups, each with its own duties and expectations.

Priests were the highest cast.
Warriors and rulers were second.
Merchants and business people were third.
Farmers were fourth.
untouchables - slaves who performed the most menial jobs

Question 5

Maya

Answer 5

“That which is not (illusion)” It refers to accepting the temporary as having lasting value, and looking for enduring happiness in this world.

Question 6

Karma

Answer 6

the totality of one’s thoughts and actions, which determines one’s fate in the next life.

Question 7

Reincarnation

Answer 7

rebirth of the aspect of an individual that persists after bodily death

Question 8

Mahatma Gandhi

Answer 8

-Hindu and an Indian lawyer
-He used nonviolence successfully free India from British rule
-He inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world

Question 9

Moksha

Answer 9

Liberation of the soul from the
endless cycle of rebirths; attained by uniting the atman with the Brahman. It is the ultimate goal of Hindus.