Hinduism

Question 0

Dharma

Answer 0

Religion. “To hold together”
Binding the whole universe.
Natural law

Question 1

Sanatana Dharma

Answer 1

Refers to religion and life. Translates as eternal law or eternal virtue

Question 2

Sruti

Answer 2

Scripture

Refers to sacred texts

Question 3

Smrti

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Tradition

Question 4

Puranas

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Stories that often teach morality lessons or offer parables of right living in Hinduism

Question 5

Puja

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Ritual Hindus connect with their gods and goddesses; can be held by a priest in a temple or a Hindu follower at home

Question 6

Three main gods of Hinduism

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Brahma; created the world
Vishnu; protects and preserves the universe. Appears on earth in many ways
Shiva; transforms the universe, destroying the old and ushering in new creation.

Question 7

Atman

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The true self.

Hindus work to achieve understanding of atman

Question 8

Jati

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Refers to the sub caste of the Hindu caste system

Question 9

Moksha

Answer 9

The experience of oneness with the entirety of creation

Question 10

Maya

Answer 10

The illusory, transient world that distracts Hindus from the universal truth that Brahman is in all things