Hinduism Flashcards
(23 cards)
Soul
The part of the body that is immortal.
Ahimsa
Respect for all living things.
Gandhi
A holy man in Hinduism.
Murti
The image of God.
Mandir
A Hindu temple.
Bhagavid Gita
A 700 verse Hindu scripture.
Atman
The soul
Moksha
Released from rebirth from karma.
Samsara
The cycle of life and death.
Dharma
The eternal law.
Karma
Something that gives you good and bad luck.
Incarnation
God in human form.
Reincarnation
When your soul moves to another body.
Avatar
The male form of God.
Shakti
The female form of God.
Caste
The class you are born into
What are the 4 castes?
Brahmans, Kshatriyas, vaishyas, and shudras
What is the name of the symbol for Hinduism?
Aum
What are the 3 main incarnations of God?
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
What is Brahma’s job?
The creator
What is Vishnu’s job?
The maintainer
What is Shiva’s job?
The destroyer
Who is a holy man in Hinduism?
Mahatma Gandhi
