Key Words

Question 1

What does Ahimsa mean?

Answer 1

Ahimsa means harmlessness - to avoid harming any living person or creature.

Question 2

What is Brahman?

Answer 2

Brahman is the Universal or Supreme spirit from which everything comes.

Question 3

What is Dharma in Hinduism?

Answer 3

Dharma refers to a Hindu’s religious duty. For example, in the householder stage, their duty is to marry and have children.

Question 4

What does Karma signify?

Answer 4

Karma is the belief that every action has an effect on the soul, which decides future rebirth.

Question 5

What is Moksha?

Answer 5

Moksha is the release or escape from the process of rebirth, also known as liberation or salvation.

Question 6

What is a Murti?

Answer 6

A Murti is an image or statue of a Hindu god, such as Shiva or Ganesha.

Question 7

What does Avatara mean?

Answer 7

Avatara refers to the appearance or incarnation of God on earth to protect it, such as Rama or Krishna.

Question 8

What is the Trimurti?

Answer 8

The Trimurti consists of three of the most important forms of Brahman: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.