Hindu Values
What is the meaning of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam?
A philosophy which means that everyone in the whole world is one family.
In which Hindu festival is Demon Narakasura defeated, and which deity is credited with this victory?
This festival is Narakchaturdashi. The deity that is credited is Lord Krishna.
Who are the Gods who make up the Trinity and name each of their doings
Brahma : Creator.
Vishnu : Preserver
Mahesh : Dissolver
Why do women wear bindi's, and what is the significance of it?
Because it protects our sancity, it calms our energy, it produces electormagnetic waves, and purifies our mind.
How many Puranas are there in total?
18 major Puranas!
Explain the meaning of each of the 4 Purusharthas listed bellow : Dharma, Artha, kama and Moksha.
Dharma : Righteousness
Artha : The economic wealth to live on and care for your family and society.
Kama : The desire for pleasure which drives human behavior.
Moksha : Absence of moha or delusion.
Which festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed with fasting and midnight prayers?
Janamashthami
Describe all the 10 avatars of lord Vishnu?
1. Matsya
2. Kurma
3. Varaha
4. Narasimha
5. Vamana
6. Parashuram
7. Rama
8. Krishna
9. Buddha
10. Kalki
Why do we light diya infront of the god in the evening?
Lighting a diya in front of the god in the evening symbolizes the removal of darkness and the presence of divine light. It represents devotion, invites the divine presence into the home, and purifies the surroundings, bringing positive energy and blessings.
How many versuses does the bhagwat gita have?
700
What are the 4 stages of life in Hindu Dharma?
Brahmacharya - Student Life
Grihastha - Householder Life
Vanaprastha - Retired Life
Sanyasa - Renounced Life
How do the symbolic meanings of festivals like Diwali (light over darkness) or Holi (renewal and forgiveness) apply to daily life?
Diwali teaches hope and choosing good over evil, while Holi reminds us to forgive and forget and also to start fresh. These values bring positivity and peace to everyday life.
Name all of Ganesha's body parts and what they represent?
Large Ears : To listen more
Rope : to pull you nearer to the highest goal.
Small Mouth : Talk less.
Blessings : Blessed and Protected on spiritual path to supreme
Prasada : The whole world is at your feet and for your asking.
Big head : Think big.
Small eyes : Consentrate
Axe : to cut of all bonds of attachment
One tusk : Choose good over evil.
Trunk : Efficient and adaptability
Large stomach : peacefully digest good and bad.
Mouse : Desire unless under control
Modak : Rewards of sadhana.
Why do we do aarti?
Aarti is a Hindu ritual where light is offered to deities as a symbol of devotion, gratitude, and the removal of darkness (ignorance). It fosters spiritual connection and spreads divine blessings. We do aarti as a symbol of devotion and gratitude. Plus, by singing and clapping, we see a vision of god around us or in us.
Who wrote the scriptures : Ramayan and Mahabharat
Valmiki and Ved Vyasa
What is the Sanskrit term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in hinduism.
Samsara
What type of rituals do we do during Maha Shivaratri and what's their purpose?
1. Puja : worship Shiva along with sacred offerings.
2. Fasting : To purify our mind and body, and to focus on prayers and meditation.
3. Chanting mantras : like "Om Namah Shivaya" to invoke the divine blessings.
4. Night long vigil : People stay awake all night, singing hymns and bhajans to pray lord Shiva.
Why does Hinduism have so many gods and goddesses, and how do they relate to the concept of a single, ultimate reality (Brahman)?
Hinduism has many gods and goddesses to show different qualities of one supreme power called Brahman.Brahman is formless and beyond our understanding, so people worship it in many forms like Shiva, Vishnu, Durga, and others.All these gods are seen as different paths leading to the same ultimate reality.
Which sacred sound in Hinduism is considered the essence of the universe and believed to be the vibration that created existence itself?
Om (Aum)
How do Hindu scriptures explain the origin and purpose of the universe ?
Hindu scriptures explain that the universe is created, preserved, and destroyed in a continuous cycle by the three main gods: Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer). The universe is not created in a single event but in cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction that repeat over time.
Which Hindu value emphasizes performing one's duty without attachment to the results, as taught in the Bhagavad Gita?
Nishkama Karma (Selfless Action)
What are the 9 forms of Durga mata who we celebrate during Navaratri?
What is the significance of lord Shiva's third eye?
Shiva's third eye represents spiritual insight and the ability to see beyond the physical. It symbolises knowledge, wisdom, and the distruction ignorence. When opened, it releaases energy that removes illusions and brings transformation. It is also a key aspect of Shiva's role as the role of destroyer of ignorence.
What is the significance of the various avatars of Vishnu, and how do they reflect his role in preserving dharma?
The various avatars of Vishnu represent his incarnations on Earth to restore dharma (righteousness) whenever it is threatened by adharma (evil or chaos). Each avatar, like Matsya (the fish), Kurma (the tortoise), Rama, Krishna, and others, appear in different forms and times to protect the world, defeat evil, and guide humanity.
In which Hindu scripture is the concept of "Neti-Neti" (not this, not that) used to describe the nature of Brahman, the ultimate reality?
Upanishads