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Hinduism flashcards

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  1. Trimurti


The Trimurti is the idea of three main gods in Hinduism: Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver), and Shiva (the Destroyer). Together, they represent the cycle of creation, life, and destruction in the universe.

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  1. Role of Brahma as Creator


Brahma is the god who created the universe and everything in it which demonstrates that all creation is worthy.

Hindus believe Brahma's knowledge helps keep the universe organised and working. 

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  1. Role of Vishnu as Preserver


Vishnu protects and maintains balance in the world.

He comes to Earth as an avatar (like Rama or Krishna) to help when there’s trouble and is a very popular deity in Hindu worship.

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  1. Role of Shiva as Destroyer


Shiva’s role is to destroy things to make way for new creation, this is seen as an essential and necessary role, not a negative one.

He also represents transformation and helps people grow and change and is another popular deity for Hindu worship.

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  1. Hindu View of God (Brahman and Avatars)


Brahman is the ultimate being or divine force that exists everywhere.

An avatar is when a god (like Vishnu) takes a human or animal form to help the world.

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  1. Belief of Moksha


Moksha is the goal of escaping the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (called samsara).

It happens when someone becomes one with Brahman, reaching eternal peace.

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  1. Belief of Karma


Karma means "actions." Hindus believe every action has a consequence, either good or bad.

Good karma can bring happiness, while bad karma may bring challenges in this life or the next.

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  1. Belief of Reincarnation


Reincarnation means that after someone dies, their soul is reborn into a new body.

This cycle continues until the soul achieves moksha.

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  1. Religious Pluralism and Gandhi’s Beliefs


Religious pluralism is the idea of respecting all religions as different paths to the same truth.

Gandhi believed that all religions are valuable and taught people to live peacefully together.

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  1. Nonviolence and Gandhi’s Beliefs


Nonviolence (called ahimsa) means avoiding harm to all living things.

Gandhi used nonviolence to fight for freedom and believed it was the best way to solve problems peacefully.