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Pre Hinduism 4th Form GCSE > Hindu Practices > Flashcards

Hindu Practices Flashcards

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What is Puja?

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  • Hindu term for worship.
  • Literally means to give respect.
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What is Bhakti?

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The practice of showing love and devotion to Brahman or a deity.

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What is Murti?

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A statue or image of a deity used in worship.

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What is a Shrine?

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A sacred space usually in the home used for worship.

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What is the Mandir?

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Hindu term for temple

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What is the Arati ceremony?

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  • Main ceremony, means complete love.
  • They show their love and devotion to deities and then Brahman.
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What is the Havan ceremony?

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Fire sacrifice performed on special occasions.

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What is Darshan?

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  • Respectful viewing of a holy image or statue.
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What is Japa/Mantra?

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-Mantra means chant.
- Japa is a term to describe chanting, they may use prayer beads.

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What is Bhajan/Kirtan?

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When Hindus sing hymns/ worship when praying.

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What is a Guru?

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Holy teacher, offer teaching and guidance.

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What is Ashram?

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A holy house where a guru teaches his followers.

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What is Sadhu?

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A wondering holy man.

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What is Sannyasin?

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A religious hermit who has reached the final stage of life.

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What is Swami?

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Master of senses, a Hindu holy teacher of scriptures.

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What is a Pilgrimage?

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A journey to or around a sacred place or a place of religious importance.

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What is a pilgrim?

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A person who goes on a pilgrimage.

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What is circumbulation?

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Walking along the holy site, often whilst chanting or praying.

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What is celibacy?

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Giving up sexual activity whilst on pilgrimage as a sign of commitment to Brahman.

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What is penance?

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Doing something to make up for something bad, to rid yourself of bad karma.

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What is Varanasi?

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  • City on banks of river ganges.
  • Founded by Shiva.
  • Very holy site.
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What is Ghat?

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Steps down to the river Ganges

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What is the Kumbh Mela?

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A pilgrimage which takes 12 years in total to complete, 4 sites.

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What is Haridwar?

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1st year of the Kumbh Mela, on river Ganges.

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What is Ujjain?

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4th year of the Kumbh Mela, on river Shipra.

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What is Nashik?

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7th year of Kumbh Mela, on River Godavari

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What is Prayaga?

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10th year of Kumbh Mela, final gateway where the 3 rivers meet. Most holy site.

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What is the river Ganges?

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  • River through India, very important.
  • Sacred body of water, where earth and heaven meets.
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What are the Himalayas?

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A mountain range in Asia.

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What is Yoga?

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  • Achieve Union of the self with the deity by self discipline and worship.
  • Spiritual pathway a person follows through life, how they connect with Brahman.
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What is Karma Yoga?

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The path of selfless action.

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What is Astanga Yoga?

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The path of meditation.

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What is Bhakti Yoga?

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The path of devotion.

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What is Jnana Yoga?

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The path of knowledge.

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What is Moksha?

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Escaping the samsara cycle.

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What is a Festival?

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A religious celebration, usually remembering a specific event or deity.

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What is Diwali?

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  • Hindu new year during October/November.
  • Celebrating deity Lakshmi and story of Rama and Sita.
  • Festival of lights.
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What is Dharma?

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Right way of living, good,

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What is Adharma?

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Evil.

40
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What are Diwa lamps?

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Lamps said to help Rama and Sita find their way back.

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Who is Lakshmi?

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  • Consort of Vishnu, symbolises prosperity, wealth and beauty.
  • Prayed to during Diwali especially, prayed for a prosperous new year.
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What are Rangoli patterns?

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Made with coloured chalks, welcomes Lakshmi into their home.

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What is Holi?

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  • Hindu Spring festival, Feb/March.
  • Celebrates good > evil and the story of Prahlada.
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Who is Prahlada?

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Dedicated follower of Vishnu, saved by avatar of Vishnu.

45
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Who is Narasimha?

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Vishnu’s lion avatar form, saved Prahlada.

46
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Who is Holika?

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Prahlada’s evil aunt.

47
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Who is Krishna?

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Deity known for mischievousness and joy, playing tricks and one of Vishnu’s avatar.

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What is Kama?

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All pleasure in life.

49
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What is Ahimsa?

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Pacifism, non violence.

50
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What is Stewardship?

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The belief that the world belongs to God, humans should care for it.

51
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What is Sustainability?

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Only using natural resources at a rate at which they can be replenished.

52
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What is the Banyan tree?

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Sacred tree where Lord Krishna rests and where life is symbolised.

53
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What is the Langur monkey?

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Represents Hanuman.

54
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What is a Goshalla?

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A cow sanctuary, caring for cows that are sick/old.

55
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What is Tree hugging?

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When people link arms around tress to stop them being cut down.

56
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What is the Vrindavan forest project?

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Conserve sacred trees.

57
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What is social justice?

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Society is fair for everyone.

58
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What is inclusion?

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Ensuring that all people are equally valued and included in society.

59
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What is Dana?

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Hinduism teaches that there are 4 ways to give:
- Give to family.
- Give to society.
- Give to the world.
- Give to God.

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What is Sewa?

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Selfless service - Hinduism teaches that part of Dana is selfless service to those in need.

61
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What is Sewa international?

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Service before self, improving woman’s rights.

62
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What is ISKCON food for life?

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Giving food to those in need and encourages karma yoga.

Pre Hinduism 4th Form GCSE (2 decks)

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