Hinduism Flashcards
(21 cards)
1
Q
Arti
A
Worship with lamps waved in front of the Gods
2
Q
Atman
A
Individual soul or spirit
3
Q
Avatar
A
Incarnation (form) of Vishnu
4
Q
Brahma
A
Hindu Creator god
5
Q
Brahman
A
GOD, great power and spirit
6
Q
Caste
A
Place in society
7
Q
Dharma
A
Body of teachings, duty
8
Q
Ganges
A
River, to Hindus
9
Q
Indus
A
River, area where Hinduism begins
10
Q
Karma
A
Actions that determine your future life.
11
Q
Man did
A
Place of Hindu worship
12
Q
Mantra
A
Repeated saying or chant
13
Q
Moksha
A
Freedom from the cycle of rebirth
14
Q
Murti
A
Representation of a Hindu god in a statue or picture.
15
Q
Om
A
Sacred word in Hinduism
16
Q
Puja
A
Offering to the Gods in Hindu worship
17
Q
Samsara
A
Rebirth or reincarnation.
18
Q
Shiva
A
Hindu Regenerator god
19
Q
Shrine
A
Sacred area where people pray.
20
Q
TriMurti
A
3 gods of creation, preservation, regeneration
21
Q
Vishnu
A
Hindu Presever god
