Hinduism Flashcards
(35 cards)
T or F - Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion?
True (4000+ years)
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Monotheistic with polytheistic traditions
Indus/Ganges + Aryan are…
Tribes that created Hinduism
Brahman is…
Their God
Om/Aum are..
The sounds and symbols of Hinduism
Deities are…
Different Gods built off of the main God (Brahman)
Atman is…
The piece of God in us (our soul)
Maya is…
Our time on earth
Moksha is…
Enlightenment - Final step
Samsara is…
The cycle of reincarnation
Dharma is…
Moral Actions
Karma is…
Cause and effect of actions
Trimurti is…
The triad of the three main gods (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva)
Lord Brahma is…
The CREATOR - For seekers of knowledge - Universal mind
Lord Shiva is…
The DESTROYER - Responsible for cycle of life (balance in life) - Mercy and compassion
Lord Vishnu is…
The SUSTAINER - Helps control passions - Preserver
Who is Lord Ganesha and what does it look like?
- Son of Shiva
- Human Body + Elephant head (1 tusk)
- Removes all obstacles
- Elephant head = wisdom
- Large ears = capacity to listen
Who is Lord Hanuman and what does it look like?
- Great monkey hero ( AKA Maruti )
- Prayed to for strength
- Name stands for:
Humility
Admiration
Nobility
Understanding
Mastery
Achievements
Nishkarma
Yoga is…
Hindu discipline apart of their spiritual journey - involves meditation and obeying laws
Jnana Yoga is the path of…
Wisdom/Knowledge
Raja Yoga is the path of…
Meditation/discipline
Bhakti Yoga is the path of…
Devotion
Karma Yoga is the path of…
Action/good works
Puja is…
Worshipping at home
