Religious Studies - Hinduism Flashcards
(23 cards)
Who are the Trimurti?
Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma
Whois Brahma?
The creator god
Who is Vishnu?
The preserver god
Who is Shiva?
The destroyer god
What is arti?
An offering of light to a chosen deity
What is Dharshan?
The viewing of a holy image or object. In return, the viewer receives a blessing
What is a shrine?
A holy place dedicated to a chosen deity
What is a murti?
An image or object in which Brahman resides
What is puja?
Worship performed within the home
What is dharma?
Right actions of deeds
What is sanatan dharma?
Eternal laws or universal principles or morality
What are the 4 eternal laws of sanatan dharma?
- Ahimsa - non-violence
- Satya - truthfulness
- Asteya - not stealing
- Sauca - purity of body and mind
What is karma?
Law of cause and effect; destiny
What is moksha?
Final goal when the should is freed from the body and merges with God
What are the 5 castes?
- Brahmin - scholars/gurus/priests
- Kshatriya - kings/warriors
- Vaishya - merchants/shop keepers
- Shudra - slaves/farmers
- Dalit - untouchables
What is Diwali?
The festival of light
Why do people clean every area of their houses, and put lights everywhere?
To welcome Lakshmi into their homes
Is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic?
Many people believe that it is polytheistic, but Hindus say that it is monotheistic
What are the 5 days of Diwali?
- Dhanteras
- Narak chaturdashi
- Deepavali
- Annakut
- Bhai dooj
When is Ganesha worshipped in a prayer?
Before all other gods
What is a Hindu temple known as?
A mandir
What are the 4 Hindu denominations?
- Vaishnavism - denomination that primarily worships Vishnu
- Shaivism - denomination that primarily worships Shiva
- Shaktism - denomination that primarily worships Sakthi
- Smartism - denomination that worship all of the Gods
What is an atman?
Someone’ soul or spirit
