Hinduism overview

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The ultimate reality manifesting as the universe
brahman
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The soul
atman
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The deity responsible for creation
brahma
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The preserver
vishnu
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The destroyer (& re creator)
shiva
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The goddess, a goddess, the feminine
shakti
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Shiva's consort
parvati
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the deity of learning
saraswati
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The deity of wealth & prosperity
lakshmi
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The remover of obstacles
ganesh
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The monkey deity
hanuman
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Rama & Krishna are both one of these
avatar
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The wheel of life (& death)
samsara
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The effects of intentions and actions
karma
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illusion
maya
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Leaving samsara, realised & 'becoming' one with Brahman
moksha
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Your duty according to your social group and stage of life
varnashramadharma
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Non violence
ahimsa
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A festival of colour and temporary equality
holi
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the festival of light
divali
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A festival linked to Durga
durgapuja
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The most sacred river for Hindus
ganges
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A special Hindu city
varanasi
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A picture or statue of a deity which the deity in some way 'inhabits'
murti
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worship
puja
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Part of a worship ceremony that involves flames
arti
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the rite of the 1st hair cut
mundan
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the sacred thread ceremony
upanayana
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The way Hindus deal with the dead body
cremation
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The Hindu temple
mandir
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Card 2

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The soul

Back

atman

Card 3

Front

The deity responsible for creation

Back

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Card 4

Front

The preserver

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The destroyer (& re creator)

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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Miss KHP

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Good way to test your knowledge on the overview of Hinduism. A tool I would definitely recommend to the OCR students wanting to ensure they know their stuff! 

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