FlashFlowRPE - Hinduism
Hinduism set
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What is Hinduism?
A diverse religion originating in India
What is a Hindu?
A person who follows Hinduism
What is Brahman?
The ultimate reality or universal spirit
What is Atman?
The individual soul or self
What is the relationship between Atman and Brahman?
Atman is connected to the ultimate reality of Brahman
What is samsara?
The cycle of birth
What is reincarnation?
Being born again into a new life
What is karma?
The consequences of a person's actions
What is good karma?
Positive consequences resulting from good actions
What is bad karma?
Negative consequences resulting from harmful actions
What is dharma?
A person's duty
Why is dharma important?
It guides Hindus in how they should live
What is moksha?
Liberation from samsara
Why do Hindus want moksha?
It ends the cycle of rebirth
What is ahimsa?
Non-violence and respect for living things
Why is ahimsa important?
It encourages Hindus to avoid causing harm
What is puja?
Hindu worship
Where can Hindus perform puja?
At home or in a temple
What is a mandir?
A Hindu place of worship
What is a shrine?
A place where Hindus can worship at home
What is murti?
An image or representation of a deity
What is Brahma?
The deity associated with creation
What is Vishnu?
The deity associated with preservation
What is Shiva?
The deity associated with destruction and transformation
What is the Trimurti?
Brahma
What is Lakshmi associated with?
Wealth
What is Saraswati associated with?
Knowledge
What is Parvati associated with?
Motherhood
What is Ganesha associated with?
Wisdom
What is Krishna?
An important deity and avatar of Vishnu
What is Rama?
An avatar of Vishnu and central figure in the Ramayana
What is an avatar?
A manifestation of a deity on Earth
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
A sacred Hindu text about duty
What is the Vedas?
Ancient Hindu sacred texts
What are the Upanishads?
Hindu philosophical texts exploring spiritual ideas
What is the Ramayana?
A Hindu epic telling the story of Rama
What is the Mahabharata?
A major Hindu epic containing the Bhagavad Gita
What is Diwali?
The Hindu festival of lights
What does Diwali celebrate?
The victory of light over darkness and good over evil
What is Holi?
The Hindu festival of colours
What does Holi celebrate?
Spring
What is Navaratri?
A festival lasting nine nights celebrating the divine femini…
What is Durga Puja?
Worship and celebration of the goddess Durga
What is Raksha Bandhan?
A festival celebrating the bond between siblings
What is yoga?
A set of spiritual and physical practices
What is meditation?
A practice used to focus the mind and develop spiritual awar…
What is vegetarianism in Hinduism?
A dietary choice followed by many Hindus
Why do some Hindus avoid meat?
Because of ahimsa and respect for life
What is caste?
A traditional social system historically associated with Hin…
What are the four varnas?
Brahmins
What is a Brahmin?
Traditionally a priest or teacher
What is a Kshatriya?
Traditionally a ruler or warrior
What is a Vaishya?
Traditionally a merchant or farmer
What is a Shudra?
Traditionally a worker or servant
What is seva?
Selfless service to others
Why is seva important?
It allows Hindus to serve others without seeking personal re…
What is puja used for?
To show devotion to a deity
What might Hindus offer during puja?
Food
What is aarti?
A ritual involving a light or flame during worship
What is the purpose of prayer in Hinduism?
To communicate with or show devotion to the divine
What is pilgrimage?
A journey to a sacred place
Why do Hindus go on pilgrimage?
To worship
What is the Ganges?
A sacred river in Hinduism
Why is the Ganges important?
It is considered sacred and associated with purification
What is Varanasi?
A major Hindu pilgrimage city on the Ganges
What is the goal of Hindu life?
Ultimately to achieve moksha
How can karma affect samsara?
Karma influences the circumstances of future lives
How can dharma affect karma?
Following one's dharma can create good karma
What is the connection between karma and reincarnation?
Actions in one life can affect future rebirths
What is Brahman compared with Brahma?
Brahman is ultimate reality; Brahma is a deity associated wi…