Hinduism quotes Hindu practices Flashcards
(17 cards)
May brahma pluck the
“May brahma pluck the strings of your inner soul… and feel his own presence within”
a leaf or flower…
A leaf or flower, water fruit, a devotee in love may bring I cherish from that earnest soul the love that makes the offering” Bhagavad gita
there are two ways
“there are two ways of contemplation of brahman in sound and in silence”
i promise you will come to
“I promise you will come to ME for you are dear to Me”
Darshan is a matter
“Darshan is a matter of experiencing the deity” (Ian jaminson)
an essential aspect of puja
“an essential aspect of puja is communion with the divine” Hindu scholar
the mandir offers
“the mandir offers a refreshing tranquillity” Hindu website today
circumbulation should be done
the circumambulation should be done slowly our thoughts and actions must dwell into the deity” Australian Hindu council
whether ina temple or in a home
“Whether in a temple or at home, devotion is the path to Me.”
Source: Bhagavad Gita (thematic paraphrase)
temple worship requires a preist but
Temple worship requires a priest, but in the home the contact between devotee and deity is direct.” Source: Smithsonian Institution – “Puja | Worship in Homes”
one should attain wealth with
“One should attain wealth with hundreds of hands but should distribute it with thousands of hands”
durga puja is the greatest
“Durga Puja is the greatest
Hindu festival in which God is
Guin) adored as Mother.
I am the father of this universe
“I am the Father of this Universe. I am
the mother of this universe, and the
Creator of all.” Bhagavad Gita
some goddesses are always portrayed in isolation
Some goddesses are always portrayed in isolation …a good example of this is Durga. Jaminson
let us throw colours and
Let us throw colours and shed enmity; as Krishna plays with Radha, let joy flow endlessly.”
Source: Traditional Holi song (Folk)
colours make
colours make each individual equal.” Source: Shalaka Kulkarni, Orenda (modern cultural commentary)
its a day when barriers dissolve
It’s a day when barriers dissolve, and people come together in a celebration that acknowledges no distinction between caste, creed, or color.” Source: Hindus for Human Rights (cultural commentary)
