Hinduism Beliefs & Teachings

Question 1

Atman:

Answer 1

The inner self/soul

Question 2

Moksha:

Answer 2

Freedom

Question 3

Monism:

Answer 3

Two ideas that are the same

Question 4

Dualism:

Answer 4

Two ideas that work side by side but are different

Question 5

Samsara:

Answer 5

The cycle of life

Question 6

Sanchita:

Answer 6

Total karma of past life

Question 7

Santana Dharma:

Answer 7

Eternal law

Question 8

Varnashramadharma:

Answer 8

Laws and duties specific to caste

Question 9

Naraka:

Answer 9

Hell

Question 10

Svarga:

Answer 10

Heaven

Question 11

Yamas:

Answer 11

4 virtues

Question 12

Margas:

Answer 12

Paths

Question 13

Atman Jnana:

Answer 13

Self-knowledge

Question 14

Maya:

Answer 14

Illusion

Question 15

Nirguna Brahman:

Answer 15

God with no form

Question 16

Saguna Brahman:

Answer 16

God with a form

Question 17

Bhagavan:

Answer 17

Supreme Being

Question 18

Om:

Answer 18

Symbol of Brahman

Question 19

Transmigration:

Answer 19

Moving into a new body

Question 20

Sakam:

Answer 20

Acting with the thought of a reward

Question 21

Nishkam:

Answer 21

Acting with true kindness

Question 22

Parabdha:

Answer 22

Karma that cannot be changed (the past)

Question 23

Kriyamana:

Answer 23

Karma that can be changed (the future)

Question 24

Ashrama:

Answer 24

Current stage of life

Question 25

Purusharthas:

Answer 25

4 aims

Question 26

What does Brahman refer to?

Answer 26

The ultimate reality, which can be reached through moksha

Question 27

What are the obstacles in the way of reaching moksha?

Answer 27

Maya

Question 28

Who believe Atman and Brahman are monistic?

Answer 28

Shaivites

Question 29

What does dharma help you to do?

Answer 29

Achieve the 4 yamas

Question 30

7 principles of Santana Dharma: (GRAWMSM)

Answer 30

- Remember God G - Consider right and wrong M - Read scripture S - Aim for moksha M - Worship W - Respect elders R - Care for animals A

Question 31

What do BAPS members live according to and what does this mean they do/don't do?

Answer 31

Shikshapatri meaning they don't drink alcohol or eat meat and are honest

Question 32

Varnashrama Dharma system w/ examples:

Answer 32

1) Brahmins --> teachers, the educated 2) Kshatriyas --> warriors, law and order 3) Vaishayas --> business/land owners 4) Shudras --> labourers 5) Dalits --> untouchables

Question 33

What are the two interpretations of Maya?

Answer 33

- God's way of making us believe we are living in reality - Other powerful force

Question 34

Purusa:

Answer 34

Can't be seen

Question 35

Prakriti

Answer 35

Can be seen

Question 36

Tri-guna:

Answer 36

Creation, maintenance and destruction

Question 37

3 Lokas (other names):

Answer 37

1) Lower worlds (Naraka) 2) Earth realm 3) Heavenly planets (Svarga)

Question 38

What do some say about Naraka?

Answer 38

Those that are there cannot be reborn

Question 39

Process of Naraka: (3)

Answer 39

1) Yamadutas bring people to Yama 2) He makes a judgement 3) They are reborn accordingly

Question 40

Where do the Devas live? (2)

Answer 40

Bhuva Loka and Svarga Loka in the heavenly realm

Question 41

Tri-murti:

Answer 41

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

Question 42

Where do each of the Tri-murti live?

Answer 42

Brahma - Brahmapura Vishnu - Vaikuntha Shiva - Manomaya

Question 43

Brahma features: (5)

Answer 43

- 4 heads --> for all the directions and the Vedas - Lotus - Self-born - Mala - Spoon

Question 44

Vishnu features: (3)

Answer 44

- Brahma's father - 4 arms - Blue

Question 45

Shiva features: (5)

Answer 45

- Terrifying - Trident - Blue - Male & female - 3rd eye

Question 46

Who are each of the consorts to the Gods?

Answer 46

Brahma - Saraswati, God of Music Vishnu - Lakshmi, God of Wealth Shiva - Parvati, God of Strength

Question 47

What is Vishnu's role w/ 2 examples?

Answer 47

- Vishnu saved Prahlada from a demon - Lifted Govardhana hill with finger to protect Vrindavana from heavy rain

Question 48

Which group of followers believe in avatars strongly?

Answer 48

Vaishnavites

Question 49

Brahma avatars: (2)

Answer 49

- Valmiki - Dattatreya

Question 50

How many avatars does Vishnu have and name some: (3)

Answer 50

- Rama - Ganesha - Krishna

Question 51

Shiva avatars: (2)

Answer 51

- Nandi - Sharabha

Question 52

Purna avatars:

Answer 52

Full avatars

Question 53

Ansha avatars:

Answer 53

Partial avatars

Question 54

In what events are Saraswati and Brahma prayed upon?

Answer 54

Concerts

Question 55

In what events are Lakshmi and Vishnu prayed upon?

Answer 55

Weddings

Question 56

How many deities are there?

Answer 56

33,303

Question 57

What are the 4 versions of Krishna?

Answer 57

- Infant eating butter - Boy playing flute - Man w/ lots of women - Elderly man giving guidance

Question 58

4 Yamas w/ meaning:

Answer 58

- Ahimsa --> non-violence - Daya --> compassion - Dana --> giving - Dama --> self-restraint

Question 59

Charities that commit to dharma: (2)

Answer 59

- Friends of Vrindavan --> Cleaning forests (where Krishna lived) - Bhaktivedanta Manor cow project --> providing sanctuary for cows

Question 60

In what scripture are the Purusharthas referenced the most?

Answer 60

The Vedas

Question 61

4 Purusharthas:

Answer 61

- Moksha --> freedom - Dharma --> duties - Artha --> wealth (material & emotional) - Kama --> pleasure

Question 62

Shruthi:

Answer 62

Revealed by God and heard by man

Question 63

Smriti:

Answer 63

Remembered and passed down through generations

Question 64

What is the oldest scripture and how long ago was it written?

Answer 64

The Vedas, written 3500 years ago