Hinduism

[What rank is Hinduism in terms of the world's largest religions?]

[3rd largest]

[Who is the founder of Hinduism?]

[There is no founder]

[What does the term "Calli" represent in Hinduism?]

[The terrifying nature of the world]

[What does the lotus flower symbolize in Hinduism?]

[Meditation and relaxation]

[What does "Om" signify in Hinduism?]

[Sound of creation, meditation, peace]

[What is the significance of the River Ganges in Hinduism?]

[Sacred river; runs through India; Varanasi city found along it]

[Who is referred to as the "Lord of the Dead" in Hinduism?]

[An untouchable laborer who builds fires]

[What significant event took place in the 5th century BC that affected Hinduism?]

[An enlightenment of ethics]

[What is Brahman in Hinduism?]

[Power that sustains the universe and its deepest reality]

[What is Atman in Hinduism?]

[The True Self (soul) that exists within a person]

[What does Maya represent in Hinduism?]

[Illusion of self that must be overcome; material world]

[Why are deities in Hinduism often depicted in blue?]

[To represent the infinite sky and the vastness of Gods]

[What is Samsara in Hinduism?]

[The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (wheel of life)]

[What is Karma in Hinduism?]

[The idea that one's actions affect their future lives]

[What does Dharma refer to in Hinduism?]

[Performing good deeds and following one’s duty]

[What is Moksha in Hinduism?]

[The enlightenment, achieving Atman, freedom from Maya]

[When is true freedom obtained in Hinduism?]

[When one is aware of Brahman]

[What are Yamas in Hinduism?]

[Ethical teachings referring to a person's behavior in daily life]

[Who advocated for Ahimsa?]

[Mahatma Gandhi]

[What is Niyama in Hinduism?]

[Code of religious practices to improve a person’s karma]

[What is Dana in Niyama?]

[Giving to others]

[What is Isuarapyana?]

[Daily worship]

[What is Japa?]

[Chanting or meditation]

[What are the three paths to Moksha?]

[Knowledge, devotion, and good works]

[What does the Caste System in Hinduism determine?]

[Specific social position and hierarchy]

[Who are the Vaishayas?]

[Farmers, tradepeople, merchants]

[Who are the Dalits?]

[Outcasts, untouchables]

[What are the Vedas?]

[Oldest sacred texts in Hinduism]

[What are the Upanishads?]

[Philosophical texts, commentary on the Vedas]

[What is the Ramayana?]

[Story of Prince Rama and his wife Sita]

[Who is Hanuman?]

[King of the monkey army in the Ramayana]

[What is the Bhagavad Gita?]

[Epic poem about Krishna teaching Arjuna]

[What is Brahma known for in Hinduism?]

[The creator god]

[What is Vishnu's role in Hinduism?]

[Preserver/protector god]

[Who is Shiva in Hinduism?]

[The destroyer god]

[What does Ganesh symbolize?]

[Obstacles to Moksha]

[What is Puja?]

[Worshipping a deity, offering prayers and incenses]

[What is a Murti?]

[Image of a deity]

[What is a Mandir?]

[Hindu temple]

[What are Mantras?]

[Sacred sounds or phrases]

[What is Gopastami?]

[Holiday celebrating the sacredness of cows]