Hinduism

What is Hinduism?

An ancient religion from India, known as a “way of life” or “family of religions.” It involves belief in many gods, all stemming from one supreme reality, and has no single founder or holy book.

What is Samsara in Hinduism?

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

What is Karma in Hinduism?

The principle that actions determine future experiences.

What is Moksha in Hinduism?

Liberation from the cycle of rebirth (Samsara).

What is Dharma Hinduism?

Duty and righteous things

Who is Brahma in Hinduism?

The creator

Who is Vishnu in the Hindu Trinity?

The preserver god

Who is Shiva in the Hindu Trinity?

The destroyer and recreation god

How is the concept of God in Hinduism often understood?

As one god with many forms and expressions

What is the significance of the OM (AUM) symbol in Hinduism?

It is sacred sound of the universe and represents the Hindu Trinity: Brahma(A), Vishnu(U) , Shiva(M)

What is Holi?

The festival of color, fun and joy

What is Diwali?

The festival of lights, marking the new year

What is Mahashivratri?

Workshop of Lord Shiva

What is the core principle of Hindu ethics?

Following Dharma(doing good, being honest, fulfilling one's role) to achieve inner peace and harmony, based on the principle, if you harm others, you harm yourself

What do Yamas and Niyamas?

Yamas means do and Niyamas means don't

What is the main deity of the Shiva branch of Hinduism?

It's focus deity is Lord Shiva

What is the main deity of the Vaishnava?

It's focus deity is Lord Vishnu

What is the main deity of the Shakta branch of Hinduism?

It's focus deity is Goddess Devi

What is the main characteristic of the Smarta branch of Hinduism?

It focuses on all divine forma