hinduism

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What are the different groups of Hindus?
Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism
what Is the four stages of life called in Hinduism
ashramas
What does dharma mean?
moral duty
The four stages of life in Hinduism are Brahmacharya - The student
Grihastha - The householder
Vanaprastha - The retirement stage
Sannyasa - The sacred pilgrim
What does Brahman mean? 
The supreme being/god
What does atman mean 
The inner spirit/soul
What does avatar mean
A Deity on earth
What does ahimsa mean
Non - violence
What is a deity
A god or goddess
What does Bhakti mean  
Devotion
What does Ashram mean
A spiritual retreat centre
What is the caste system 
The caste system is an historic system of division based on birth
What are the four aims of life
Dharma - moral duty
Artha - ecomnic prosperity
Kama - sensual pleasure
Moksha - release
Who is Gandhi 
A Hindu reform leader. He campaigned for Indian independence through non - violence(ahimsa)
What is a Guru 
A spiritual teacher who gives guidance to those seeking spiritual wisdom
What is karma 
The law of cause and effect
Who is Krishna  
The eighth avatar of Vishnu
What is Nirguna Brahman
An understanding of Brahman, which suggests brahman is without qualities
What is pilgrimage
A spiritual journey
What is puja  
worship/prayer
What is a mandir 
A temple
What is samsara  
The cycle of birth, death and rebirth
What is Saguna Brahman  
An understanding of Brahman which suggests Brahman is with qualities
What is reincarnation
When you are reborn into another form when you die
Who is the Trimurti
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
What is Varnashramadharma 
Laws/duties for each stage and class of life
What does yoga mean to Hindus
The path of achieving union with the divine

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