Key Beliefs And Teachings Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the Indus Valley Civilization?
An ancient civilization where early Hindu practices originated.
What is the River Ganges’ significance in Hinduism?
A sacred river believed to purify sins and aid in Moksha.
What are Shruti texts?
Hindu scriptures that have been heard or revealed.
What are Smriti texts?
Hindu scriptures that have been remembered and passed down.
What is Brahman?
The ultimate reality or God in Hinduism.
What is the Aum symbol?
A sacred sound representing Brahman and the universe.
What is Monotheism in Hinduism?
The belief in one God, Brahman.
What is Nirguna Brahman?
God without form or attributes.
What is Saguna Brahman?
God with form, appearing in many ways.
What are deities in Hinduism?
Manifestations or aspects of Brahman.
What is Bhagavan?
God with form, especially Vishnu or Krishna.
What is Antaryami?
God within all beings.
Who is Ganesha?
God of wisdom, remover of obstacles.
Who is Hanuman?
A monkey-headed deity known for loyalty and strength.
Who is Parvati?
Goddess of love and fertility; Shiva’s consort.
Who is Saraswati?
Goddess of wisdom and learning.
Who is Lakshmi?
Goddess of wealth and prosperity.
What is the Trimurti?
The three main deities: Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva (destroyer).
What is Maya?
Illusion that prevents us from seeing reality.
What is an Ascetic?
A person who renounces worldly pleasures for spiritual goals.
