Hinduism Review Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from a lecture on Hinduism.

Brahman

The supreme God in Hinduism.

Reincarnation

The belief of someone being reborn into a different body or any living thing.

Brahma

The creator god in Hinduism.

Vishnu

The preserver god in Hinduism.

Shiva

The destroyer god in Hinduism.

Mandir

Hindu place of worship.

Puja

Hindu worship at home.

Polytheistic

The belief in many gods.

Monotheistic

The belief in one God.

Diwali

The festival of light in Hinduism, celebrated in October or November.

Holi

The festival of spring or color in Hinduism.

Hinduism

The oldest of the major world religions originating from the Indus Valley.

Hindu Beliefs about Brahman

Brahman is in every living thing and is beyond human understanding, like salt dissolved in water.

Diwali Celebration

Celebrated as the victory of good over evil, linked to the story of Rama and Sita defeating King Ravana. Homes are lit with lights.

Holi Significance

Signifies the victory over the demon girl Holika and is celebrated with different colors.

Mahatma Gandhi

A famous Hindu leader important in India's independence.