The Vedas
The Vedas are orally remembered and passed down by these people.
Who are the Rishi?
Do good to others and good will happen to you. Do bad however, might get what's coming.
What is Karma?
Your true self. Survives death but affected but your life, not just this one, but every life.
What is your Atman?
This god was created to protect the world against an "unkillable" monster. They are armed with weapons, yet peaceful, they are tasked with preserving order.
Who is Durga?
Perhaps the most known and widely practiced of the yoga's. At least to most of western civilization, this yoga involves the use of different physical poses to help with relaxation and peace.
What is Hatha yoga?
This Veda is used almost like a handbook for priests. It tells how to perform and act in rituals.
What is the Yajurveda?
When you go to pray, you might leave one of these as an offer to the gods... Who knows, you might receive a vision.
What is a Puja?
This concept in Hinduism emphasizes a god or deity returning down to Earth, not as themselves, but as one of these.
What is an Avatar?
This god looks very scary. In fact her belt is made of severed human limbs, but she ironically protects you.
Who is Kali?
This type of yoga is where one acts selflessly in service. They do not expect reward or gratification through goods or payment.
What is Karma yoga?
This Veda is the book of Hymns. It praises elements like Agni (fire), Surya (sun), Ushas (dawn), and Vayu (wind).
What is the Rigveda?
What is Kama?
If you offer the right items or food up to the gods, you may receive one of these, meaning vision.
What is a Darsan?
DAILY DOUBLE! You get a lotus flower, and you get a lotus flower, everyone gets a lotus flower. This god is a god of wealth and fortune. Surrounded by lotus flowers to symbolize this.
Who is Lakshmi?
This is the yoga of knowledge. Gaining knowledge by learning the teachings, or is found through meditation in nature to help one understand more about themselves and the world around them.
What is Jnana yoga?
This Veda, while "borrowing" verses from some of the other Vedas, turns "the poetry into melody".
What is the Samaveda?
While no one is perfect, Ghandi is an almost perfect example of this non-violent practice?
While there are many different ways to "deal" with a person after they have passed. Hindu's believe this way is the best to help release a soul from its body after death.
What is cremation?
This goddess is depicted as both a river and a goddess. She is the goddess of learning, the arts, and music. She is typically accompanied by a goose or swan and carries a Veena, an Indian stringed instrument?
Who is Saraswati?
This yoga is power through devotion. Committing yourself to the divine to realize the highest truth. This can be done through prayer or through chanting.
What is Bhakti yoga?
This Veda could be called the most practical Veda. It tells the life and beliefs of ancient people. How they handled their hopes and fears.
What is the Artharvaveda?
This is a goal to be successful, not in worship, but in economic life. Get rich.
What is Artha?
During many offerings or rituals you will see fire. It is not meant to be scary or to cause destruction.
What is a Havan?
This god as a baby tried to fly up and grab the sun, which he thought was a fruit. On his way up he was struck with a lightning bolt on his jaw. He continued to misbehave when growing up and was punished by forgetting his powers.
Who is Hanuman?
This yoga serves to give one's power to themselves, it allows you to control you mind and manifest your physical and mental energy into spiritual energy.
What is Raja yoga?