Hinduism Key Terms Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Brahman
A
Hindu name for God or Supreme Being
2
Q
Nirguna Brahman
A
God/the Supreme Being as spiritual presence
3
Q
Saguna Brahman
A
God/the Supreme Being shown in form
4
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Bhagavan
A
The Supreme Being existing in the world of spirits and deities
5
Q
Om or Aum
A
The sound and symbol of Brahman
6
Q
Antaryami
A
The Supreme being existing within the heart of all living beings
7
Q
Vaikuntha
A
The perfect world; the spiritual realm
8
Q
Brhma
A
The Hindu deity responsible for creative power
9
Q
Vishnu
A
The Hindu deity responsible for preserving and sustaining the universe
10
Q
Shiva
A
One of the tri-murti, the Destroyer aspect of Brahman
11
Q
tri-murti
A
The three main Hindu deities or aspects of God
