2.B - religious concepts - Trimurti Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what is brahman
A
brahman is the name often given to he one supreme reality god
2
Q
what is brahmin
A
the priestly varna or caste sometimes used to describe the caste himself
3
Q
what is brahma
A
hindu creator, god
4
Q
what are the 3 forms of god that make up the hindu triad Trimurti
A
-vishnu
-shiva
-brahma
5
Q
who is vishnu in the hindu triad Trimurti (who is vishnu in human form)
A
the preserver, human form of vishnu especially krishna and rama
6
Q
who is shiva in the hindu triad Trimurti
A
the destroyer
7
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