Hinduism

• Other names for Hinduism and how popular are they?

  • Shaktism (3%)
  • Hindu (8%)
  • Hindu Dharma (16%)
  • Sanatana Dharma (16%)
  • Hinduism (54%)
  • All terms fine (3%)
• Where did Hinduism originate from?

  India
• What is a Trimurti?

  The major forms of god

  -----> Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
• Who is Brahman?

  The ultimate being
• Brahma - the creator deity. Responsible of the creation of the universe and all living things
• Vishnu - the preserver deity. He maintains the order and harmony in the universe. (Supreme deity)
• Shiva - the destroyer deity. Represents the forces of destruction and transformation
• (diwali) ---> also now as the festival of light. It is celebrated by Hindus all over the world.

  ----> honours the victory of light over dark and the great return of the Lord Rama
• What do people do during Diwali?

  People Light candles, share sweets and worships the goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and happiness
• Karma - ACTION. Everything we do has an effect on us.

  (Bad karma = consequence) (Good karma = chance at Moksha)
• Atman - SOUL. Part of Brahman in each individual
• Dharma - DUTY/WHAT IS RIGHT. Moral law and what is right in Hinduism
• Samsara - CYCLE of life, death and rebirth
• Moksha - FREEDOM. to break free from the chains of samsara and finally untie with Brahman
• What is re-incarnation?


  it is the belief in the souls rebirth after death
• What does it mean to worship someone?

  to have a strong feeling of respect and admiration for god or a god
• What is the role of the Hindu mandir?


  Place of worship or a place of community gathering
• What are the used of Murti's?


  They serve as a focal point for worship in homes and temples. In involves adorning the idols with offerings.

  -----> its presence enhances the worshipper's focus and devotion
• Puja tray and Mandir

  • Bell (to awaken god and tell them you are ready to worship)
  • Water and spoon (used for purification)
  • Murti (statue or an image)
  • Kum Kum Powder (made a paste to mark foreheads)
  • Diva lamp (moved around to symbolise the presence of god)
  • Offerings/Prashad (seen as a symbolic gift)
  • Insence (purifying the air)