Hindu
What is the oldest religion?
Hinduism
Define Rishi.
Sanskrit word for sage.
What is Puja?
Puja is a ritualistic form of worship performed to honor deities, express devotion, and seek blessings. It typically involves offering flowers, fruits, incense, lamps, and food to a deity's idol or image.
According to Hinduism, the soul can be reincarnated into various forms.
Name three of those forms.
(1) human
(2) animal
(3) plant
(4) divine being
(5) demonic being
Brahma is the Hindu God of _______.
Brahma is the Hindu God of Creation.
How many founders does Hinduism have?
Many; No single founder
Define sage.
A wise person who has attained profound spiritual knowledge through meditation, ascetic practices, and deep contemplation.
What is the primordial sound?
Aum; Om
In Hinduism Yoga is (1) _________, (2) mental, (3)_________ practice
In Hinduism Yoga is (1) physical , (2) mental, (3) spiritual practice.
What are the two subgroups of sacred texts?
(1) Shruti
(2) Smrti
Hinduism is the ______ largest religion in the world. (hint: rank)
third
Sages were often sought out by ________, warriors, and common people for _______ and blessings.
Sages were often sought out by kings, warriors, and common people for advice and blessings.
What is the name for the Fire Ritual?
Yajna.
A ________ is a teacher who is currently _________.
A Guru is a teacher who is currently living.
What does Shruti & Smrti mean?
(1) Shruti (The Revealed)
(2) Smrti (The Remembered)
Indus Valley
Define Saptharishi.
Saptarishi are often described as born from Brahma's thoughts.
Saptarishi are a group of Vedic sages who built the foundation of Hinduism.
They created many hymns and mantras in the Vedas
Many are also described as mind-born sons of Brahma (the creator) or as partial manifestations of divine principles.
Fill in the blank: Swatiska is a Sanskrit word which means all is well.
Which of the following would you say is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
(1) Samsara (2) Moksha (3) Dharma
(2) Moksha
The purpose of an avatar is to:
(1) Destroy _____ (adharma)
(2) Protect the _____ (sadhus)
(3) _____ balance (dharma)
The purpose of an avatar is to:
(1) Destroy evil (adharma)
(2) Protect the righteous (sadhus)
(3) Restore balance (dharma)
The meaning of the word "Hindu" is rooted in there origins. What are they?
(1) Geography
(2) Cultural and Religious
(3) Historical and Political
These two terms are used synonymously.
______/ _______ are used synonymously.
Sage/ Seer are used synonymously.
In Hinduism the 4 limbs of the Swastika represent something. Name 3 of the 4.
(1) The 4 Vedas
(2) The 4 Directions
(3) The 4 Goals of Life
(4) The 4 Cycles of Life
Define Dharma. Define Karma. Be as specific & thorough as possible.
Fill in the blank. Hindus believe that _________ is the ____ of the universe.
Dharma: A sacred duty to righteous and moral living.
Karma: The principle which guides our thoughts, words and deeds. (actions and consequences).
Fill in the blank. Hindus believe that Karma is the law of the universe.
In Hinduism, an avatar refers to the ________ of a _______ into the earthly realm.
In Hinduism, an avatar refers to the incarnation of a deity into the earthly realm.