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Vedas
Means knowledge- oldest texts of hinduism
atman
individual soul
brahman
universal soul
what are the Upanishads
theory of transmigration of souls
what was the pre-vedic period and when was it
first period in hinduism, until 1750 BCE
What is Puja
Cerimonial worship where you offer fruits and flowers to an image of God (at home or in temples)
what is sanskirt and what does Dhyāna mean in sanskirt
Primary sacred language of hindiusm means meditation
What does the God Shiva represent
destruction- Hindus view this as the start of new creation
He is a diety
Why do Hindus meditate
connect to ones inner deeper self
what are dieties and how many are there?
They are the gods and goddesses in Hinduism and there are 33
Murti
devotional image/icon/statue that represents a diety and helps Hindus think of God as they worship
Buddha, Gautama and Kalkin are all examples of what
the avatars Vishnu has transformed to
avatar
incarnation of a deity to human or animal form to counteract evil in the world (10 appearances)
What is a wandering ascteic
they detach themselves from worldly possesions and have a simple life wandering from place to place
What does namaste mean and why do you say it to people
It means "I bow to you" and you say it as a way of showing respect
an illusion that hides the true reality and the world is a temporary manifestation
maya
considered to be purifying and spiritually cleansing so many people visit it
ganges river
Who was given the nickname mahatma and what does it mean
Ghandi was given it and it means great soul
artha
the pursuit of wealth or material advantage
moksha
end the cycle of samsara
Ahimsa
the Hindu belief that symbolizes love, genuine care, and compassion towards all living beings
what are the 3 kinds of yoga
Karma Yoga or the Path of Action
Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion
Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge
Guru
A spiritual teacher/ guide