Hinduism Flashcards
What are people who practice Hinduism called
Hindus
Hinduism symbols
OM-connected to sound used at the beginning of prayers
Swasitika-represent good fortune
Hindus Place of worship
Way of life-often can practice on your own
Temple
Where in the world is Hinduism practiced
All over, mainly India
Hindu weddings
Can be days long
Often vary large family events
Bride wears red
Henna
Special diets
No beef-cows are sacred
Vegetarianism-in general, a lot of Hindus are vegetarians
Sari
For women, often worn on special occasions
Caste system
Started as a way to split up people based on job
Born into a caste and often can only marry within caste
Illegal now in India, but prejudice still exists
Meditation/yoga
Way to focus mind and body
Dharma
Duty-the responsibilities you have in life
Kama
Good actions=good thing happen to you
Bad actions=bad things will happen to you
Samsara/reincarnation
Cycles of birth-death-rebirth based on karma-move up or down the caste system in new life
Even can be born a animal
Moshka
After you get to top of system, you can escape the cycle of reincarnation
Join Brahman-the supreme force in the universe-goal for the Hindus
Diwali
Festival of Lights, good over evil, rangoli-sand art
Holi
Celebrates spring, very colorful
