Hindu Beliefs

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What best describes Brahman?
Ultimate reality
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What does Antarymi describe?
The supreme existing in the heart of all living things
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What does the term Saguna describe?
Brahman with physical qualities
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What does the term Nirguna describe?
Brahman without physical qualities
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Who make up the Trimurti?
Brahma,Vishnu,Shiva
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What is the role of Brahma?
The creator of the universe
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What is the role of Vishnu?
The sustainer
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What is the role of Shiva?
The destroyer
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What best describes consorts?
Confidants of Gods
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What are avatars?
Incarnations of the divine
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What are the purposes of avatars?
To protect good, destroy wicked and restore dharma
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What is aum?
Sacred symbol for Hinduism
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What is the cycle of samsara?
Birth, death and rebirth
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What is an atman?
Immortal self distinct from mind, body and personality
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What is dharma?
Ethical and moral foundations
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What is karma?
Positive or negative actions that affect the cycle of samsara
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What are Vedas?
The earliest Hindu scripture
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What is the Bhagavad Gita
A Hindu holy book in which Krishna discusses dharma
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What is Maya?
The idea that everything is an illusion keeping people from realising their true selves
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What is Prakriti?
Physical material
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What makes up the Tri-guna?
Darkness, activity and goodness
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