Hindusim Part A Keywords

Question 1

What is Ahimsa?

Answer 1

Non-injury to all living things;
the doctrine/teaching of non-violence.

Question 2

Who is known as Brahman?

Answer 2

The supreme power in the Universe; ultimate reality; God.

Question 3

What is Diwali?

Answer 3

Hindu Festival of Lights that celebrates good conquering evil, goddess Lakshmi is invited into the home.
Sometimes Divali or Deepavali

Question 4

What is Dharma?

Answer 4

The religious and moral duty in relation to a person’s status in Hindu society.
Considered by many, but not all, to be linked to caste.

Question 5

What is Moksha?

Answer 5

Release from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth; liberation; ultimate union with Brahman.

Question 6

What is Murti?

Answer 6

‘Form’; an image or statue of a God/Goddess; one or more of these are often the focal point of puja.

Question 7

What is Puja?

Answer 7

Prayer/worship of the gods; offerings are given to the murti.

Question 8

What is The Trimurti?

Answer 8

The three major aspects of the Brahman, the supreme power:
Brahma the creator,
Vishnu the preserver and
Shiva the destroyer.