Beginnings
This was a fusion of various beliefs of the Indo-Aryan people mixed who mixed with indigenous people
What is Hinduism?
Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas/Smirti
What are the three sacred texts of Hinduism?
This is one of the creator Gods in Hinduism.
Who is Brahma?
This is what we would call our soul.
What is Atman?
Guru Nanak
Who said, "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim"?
this force is the cycle of suffering and rebirth experienced by all beings.
What is samsara?
The most ancient Hindu scriptures, written in early Sanskrit and containing hymns, philosophy, and guidance on ritual
What are the Vedas?
This God comes to earth in various forms to rid the world of evil and establish dharma.
Who is Vishnu?
This is the one-word English translation of Dharma.
What is righteousness/duty?
The philosophy of this person emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, kindness, and sincerity.
Who was Confucius?
the idea of an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent creator.
These sacred texts are meant for religious purposes and are a way to convey spiritual truth.
What are the Upanishads and the Vedas?
The one true god who is formless, limitless, all-inclusive and eternal.
What is the nature of God, for Hindus?
This dharmic value is often associated with vegetarianism.
What is ahimsa?
This person was the founder of Buddhism.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
Buddha, darma (teachings) sangha (congregation)
What are the three gems?
An epic about the trials of Prince Rama and his wife Sita.
What is the Ramayana?
This God is seen as both a personal God and the ultimate deity.
Who is Krishna?
this refers to freedom from saṃsāra, the cycle of death and rebirth.
What is moksha?
These founders of Jainism attained perfect enlightenment and serve as guides.
Who are the 24 Jinas (Tirthankaras)?
What is Nirvana?
This epic gives us a clear and vivid history of Hindu/Indian culture and illustrates many thematic ideas of moral code and dharmic duties to follow.
What is the Mahabharata?
This God expresses the manifold aspects of his power by appearing in simultaneous roles like creator and destroyer
Who is Shiva?
In the context of dharma, this Sanskrit word refers to works which are written down.
What is sruthi?