Hindu Beliefes on the Soul

Question 1

What do Hindus believe about the atman?

Answer 1

Hindus believe that a person’s atman (spirit) is permanent and cannot change while the physical body is not permanent and can change.

Question 2

What is samsara in Hindu beliefs?

Answer 2

Samsara is the process of reincarnation where the atman is reborn many times.

Question 3

How do Hindus view the relationship between the body and the soul?

Answer 3

Hindus believe that our bodies are temporary but our souls are eternal and permanent.

Question 4

What is karma in Hindu beliefs?

Answer 4

Karma refers to the good or bad consequences created by a person’s actions.

Question 5

What happens to the soul at death according to Hindu beliefs?

Answer 5

Many Hindus believe the soul is carried into a new physical body, which can be a human or non-human form.

Question 6

What are the six broad classes of life in Hindu beliefs?

Answer 6

The six broad classes of life are Aquatics, Plants, Reptiles and insects, Birds, Animals, and Humans.

Question 7

What do Advaita Vedanta Hindus believe?

Answer 7

Advaita Vedanta Hindus are monists who believe that Brahman and the atman are identical and the same.

Question 8

What do Dvaita Vedanta Hindus believe?

Answer 8

Dvaita Vedanta Hindus are dualists who believe the atman and Brahman are not the same.

Question 9

Why is Moksha important in Hindu life?

Answer 9

Moksha is one of the main aims of Hindu life, providing liberation from samsara and giving life purpose and meaning.