Origins
What is India?
The origin of Hinduism
Who are the Aryans?
He's the one with the trunk and God of Success.
Ganesha
These divisions separates castes. what is it?
varnas
This Hindu practice involving death and fires is illegal in modern India.
Sati
How old is Hinduism?
It does not have a start or end date.
Another name for Hinduism?
Sanatan Dharma
He's an ascetic and a father, and destroyer of the world.
Shiva
Practice this to acheive Brahman (ultimate reality). what is this practice?
Yoga
This practice is killing infant girls in milk.
Dudh Piti
What are the Four Vedas?
There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda.
Who is the female counterpart of Lord Shiva and the goddess of power and destruction?
The female counterpart of Lord Shiva is Goddess Kali. She is associated with power, destruction, and the transformative aspects of the divine.
He takes the form of a hero in Ramayana, and is the preserver of the universe.
Vishnu
Hindus believe in this life cycle of creatures.
Reincaration
True
What is sanskrit and how does it relate to Hinduism?
This form of writing is the language of Hindu texts and much of Hinduism comes from the scriptures versed in sanskrit.
Who is the sage or rishi credited with composing the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata?
The sage credited with composing the Mahabharata is Vyasa. He is considered both the author and a character within the epic.
The Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. Who is she?
Saraswati
One who reached this truth is released from the hardship of reincarnation. Also known as Li******on.
Moksha
The name of the sacred text is "Dharma Shastras" or "Dharmasutras." These texts provide guidelines for moral and ethical behavior in various aspects of life.
What are the duties of Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu?
Brahma created the world, it is the power of Vishnu which preserves the world and human beings. As part of the cycle of birth, life and death it is Shiva who will ultimately destroy the universe.
What is the name of the sacred thread worn by male members of the higher castes in Hinduism?
The sacred thread is called "Janeu" or "Yajnopavita." It is a symbol of a person's initiation into the higher caste and their commitment to upholding their duties and responsibilities.
A Hindu goddess who is considered to be the goddess of ultimate power, time, destruction and change in Shaktism. Who is she?
Kali
The belief that your actions will come back to haunt you.
Karma
What is the significance of the number 108 in Hinduism?
The number 108 is considered sacred and significant in Hinduism. It is believed to represent the wholeness of existence, with the number 1 representing the universe, 0 representing emptiness or completeness, and 8 representing infinity.