Nature of Brahman Flashcards
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What is Nirguna?
Nirguna is the idea that Brahman has no form, shape, or qualities.
This concept is difficult for Hindus to understand, relate to, and worship.
What symbol represents the idea of Nirguna?
The Aum symbol is used to represent the idea of God with no form or qualities.
What is Saguna?
Saguna is the idea that God has form and qualities.
How do images of Hindu Gods relate to Brahman?
The many different images of Hindu Gods give form and personality to the Supreme Being or Brahman.
For example, Vishnu is often seen as Brahman with form and qualities.
Why do ordinary Hindus find Nirguna difficult to understand?
To ordinary Hindus, Brahman without form or shape (Nirguna) is impossible to understand.
What is the significance of murti in Hindu worship?
The concept of God has to be one with a form, allowing concentration to be placed upon a murti/image of God during prayer, such as during puja.
How do Hindus comprehend Brahman?
Hindus believe that Brahman is too complicated to understand, so they comprehend him through other deities.
Who is Ganesha in Hinduism?
Ganesha is an elephant-headed god known as the remover of obstacles that get in the way in life.
When Hindus pray to Ganesha, they are actually praying to that aspect of Brahman.
