Hinduism Questions Flashcards
Who is the one official god in Hinduism
Brahman !!!!!!!
What is the brahman symbol
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What are the three deities in Hinduism (Trimurti)
Brahma:Generator , Vishnu:operator , shiva :destroyer
What are the four aims of life
Dharma: carrying out religious duties and doing good things
Artha: earning an honest living
Kama: enjoying life’s pleasures , having sex
Moksha - to be free from. The cycle and to be with brahma
What are the four stats of life
The student : take education seriously
Householder: marry , raise a family and serve there community
Retirement : meditate
Ascetic : leave family, be the wandering holy man
What are the paths to my moksha
The path of Bhakti: love and devotion
The path of karma : action
The path of jnana: knowledge
The path of raja yoga: the path of communion
What things do u need for puja
A bell , a dish containing sandalwood paste or ashes , food, pot of holy water , an inscence stick , lamp with five wicks
What are the four Varnas
Brahmins (priests and teachers)
Kshatriyas (soldiers and rulers)
Vaishyas ( merchants and farmers)
Shudras ( labourers and craftsmen)
Why are Hindus usually vegetarian
They believe animals are sacred and u could turn into them in your future life
