Hinduism Flashcards
(19 cards)
Who do hindus believe is the great power(God)
Brahman
What is Moksha
A hindus main goal which is to reach spiritual enlightenment and become one with Brahman
What is reincarnation
When a person dies the soul moves into the body of another living being
What is karma
The hindus belief that the next life of someone is dependent on someones previous life
What is the name of the red mark on a worshippers head after worship in the Mandir?
The tilak
Where do hindus worship
At home, where they have a small altar and pictures or statues of their favourite gods/godesses
What are the holy scriptures of hindus called(there are several books)
The Vedas.
What does the Vedas do for hindus
Help guide hindus in their daily life
What is the main symbol for hindus and what is its meaning
Aum is the main symbol and it is the sound heard in the deepest meditation and considered to be the name most suited for God.
Why is the cow a sacred animal in Hinduism
-has gentle nature
-heavily relied upon dairy products, tilling fields and their dung (a source of fertilizer and fuel)
That is why Hindus dont eat beef
What do hindus believe are a symbol of god
Hindus believe rivers are a symbol of God, since water is necessary for life.
Bathing in a holy river is believed to wash away what?
Sin
What is the name of the building hindus worship in?
Hindu Mandir
Who are the three most important Hindu Gods
The Trimurti
What is the name given to the three most important gods
Shiva the destroyer, Brahma the creator, Vishna
Name some gifts hindus give to gods during worship
Gifts of water, fruit flowers, sweets and oncense
List the ten principles of Honduism
-Remain calm
-Respect all living things
-Be truthful
-Control bad thoughts
-Be compassionate
-Be pure in mind and body
-Earn and dont take
- eat wholesome food
-be honest
-be determined to do the right thing
What do hindus believe about the river ganges
that drinking one drop of water will wash away all sin from this life and previous libes
Where and when did Hinduism began
It began in India arounf 5000BC
