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Hinduism

Basic Hinduism

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Where do Hindus worship? In a temple
Are Hindus polytheistic or monotheistic? polytheistic/over 300 million gods/goddesses
What is the goal of Hinduism for Hindus? Break Samsara and unite with Brahman
What is the word for the continual cycle of reincarnation? Samsara
Who founded Hinduism? There is no known founder
What is the main holy book of Hinduism? Vedas (Rig Vedas)
3 main gods of Hinduism and their powers/roles... Brahma-the creator, Vishnu-the preserver, Shiva-the destroyer
Dharma Specific duties, laws, or obligations each caste is expected to follow
Karma total accumulation of positive or negative energy generated by one's positive or negative actions in life; determines the caste in which one will be reborn (reincarnated)
Deity God or goddesses
Where did Hinduism originate? Ancient India
Religious symbol of Hinduism Ohm
Levels of the Caste System from top to bottom Priests, warriors, merchants and landowners, servants/ not on system= untouchables
Caste System Rigid social structure of Hinduism in which people could not move up until death and reincarnation
According to Hinduism, this animal is considered a symbol of nonviolence cow
Holy river to which many Hindus attempt to make a pilgrimage (spiritual journey) Ganges River
Brahman Supreme force of which all gods, etc. are part (deities are each a different face of this force)
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