Hinduism Topics 1
Why do we ask forgiveness if our feet touch books/papers?
Books/papers give us knowledge- gift to us from the goddess Saraswati. When books touch our feet, that knowledge in form of energy is belived to flow away, so we say sorry to bring our focus and respect back to learning.
Which goddess is worshipped to bring peace, heath and prosperity into homes?
Mata Lakshmi
Which instrument does Goddess Saraswati hold in her hand?
The Veena
What does "Shakti" in Hinduism mean?
In Hinduism, shakti is the divine energy that makes everything around us move, grow, and stay balanced. Shakti in each of us reminds us that we have power to nake good choices and bring positive change in the world.
Why do we prostrate (touch feet of our elders)?
Which goddess holds a trident (trishul)?
Mata Durga
Which goddess’s vehicle is a swan?
Mata Saraswati
Who are the three goddesses (devi) of Shakti, and what lessons do they gis us in common?
We see shakti-the divine energy in mata Lakshami, mata Durga, and mata Saraswati. They all teach us to be brave, thankful, and wise.
Why do women and men do tilak on their forheads?
A tilak or bindi (made out of paste) is not just for decoration-the Ajna Chakra between our eyebrown is our mind's control center. It helps cool down when we overthink. It also protects our energy and reminds us that Bhagwan (God) is with us.
What does the Japmala (prayer beads) symbolize?
Focus and Calmness
What does lotus symbolize?
A) Darkness
B) Rising above ignorance
C) Power
B) Rising above ignorence
What makes us Hindu?
Hindus are seekers but not believers. They are on who have the human qualities and follow Dharma. In addition, the way we do puja, the place (Mandir) we go to do puja, the traditional clothes we wear, the different language we all speak, the food we eat and how we eat- these all traditions help us remember who we are and keep our culture alive.
Why do we say 'Namaste"?
I defetaed Mahisarura (the buffalo demon). Who am I?
Mata Durga
I am the consort of Bhagwan Brahma. Who am I?
Mata Saraswati
What is the significance of chanting a word "Shanti" 3 times like Om Shanti Shanti Shanti hee?
Shanti means peace. When we say shanti three times, we are asking peace in nature, peach around us, and peace within us (to ourself).
What is the significance of doing diya (divo)?
Diya or divo stands for our body, wick stands for our ego, and the ghee stands for the good qualities that help us become a better person. Doing diya everyday remind us to keep our body clean, reduce our ego and be kind and stay down to earth.
Tell 2 forms (out of 9 forms) of Durga
Tell 2 forms (out of 8 forms) of goddess Lakshami
Adi, Dhanya, Dhairya, Gaja, Vidhya, Dhana, Santaan etc.
How does practicing 'Yoga' help us?
Yoga helps our body and mind to unite with Bhagwan. Thereby giving us joy.