hinduism/gods Flashcards
usually represented in the form of 3 different Gods.
Brahman
The 3 main Hindu Gods are together called the
trimurti
who is the least worshipped of the three main gods
brahma
-He has four heads and he recites the Vedas continually.
Brahma
At his own command, he can divide himself into any type of new life.
brahma
He can populate the world after Shiva has destroyed it ready for new creation.
Brahma
He is the god who destroys so he controls death (and even life).
shiva
-Although he can be frightening he is also thought of being kind and easy to please.
shiva
-He has at least 4 hands to show that he holds life and death and good and evil.
shiva
he has different appearances.
vishnu
-Hindus believe that when there is a time of danger for the earth, ___comes to protect it.
vishnu
-They believe he has come to the earth in 9 bodies. The most famous are Krishna and Rama.
Vishnu
The Elephant God; God of Good Fortune; Newlyweds honor ____ at their wedding in hopes that he will bless them
Ganesh
Goddess of Wealth, Fortune, Love, and Beauty. She has 4-6 arms and 8 different forms, depending on what one is praying for
Lakshmi
The hero in the Usually depicted as a baby or an adult playing the flute. Bhakti (devotion) to Krishna is usually for strength or compassion. Very strong warrior
Krishna
