Who is Brahman to Hindus?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the three gods who make up Brahman (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). We will also learn about the feminine deities within Hinduism.

Who is Brahman to Hindus?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the three gods who make up Brahman (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). We will also learn about the feminine deities within Hinduism.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The concept of Brahman as a Supreme Being
  2. The concept of God within the natural world, especially within the River Ganges
  3. How God can be described and thought about in different ways, with different names, and how these help Hindus understand God

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7 Questions

Q1.
How many Purusharthas, or aims, are there in Hinduism?
Correct answer: Four aims
One aim
Three aims
Two aims
Q2.
Atman means...
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Correct answer: the soul; the spiritual being
Q3.
Karma means...
Correct answer: for every action, there is a reaction or a consequence
livelihood (the job you do to survive)
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Q4.
Dharma means...
livelihood (the job you do to survive)
our experience of enjoyment
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
Correct answer: the power that supports the universe
Q5.
Kama means...
livelihood (the job you do to survive)
Correct answer: our experience of enjoyment
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Q6.
Artha means...
Correct answer: livelihood (the job you do to survive)
our experience of enjoyment
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Q7.
Moksha means...
livelihood (the job you do to survive)
our experience of enjoyment
Correct answer: spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe

8 Questions

Q1.
Brahman means...
for every action, there is a reaction or a consequence
Correct answer: one ‘Supreme Spirit’ in many forms
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Q2.
What is the role of Brahma?
assists in the creation of new things – some things have to end for others to begin.
responsible for keeping all good things on Earth and bringing harmony when needed.
Correct answer: the source of all creation.
Q3.
What is the role of Vishnu?
assists in the creation of new things – some things have to end for others to begin.
Correct answer: responsible for keeping all good things on Earth and bringing harmony when needed.
the source of all creation.
Q4.
What is the role of Shiva?
Correct answer: assists in the creation of new things – some things have to end for others to begin.
responsible for keeping all good things on Earth and bringing harmony when needed.
the source of all creation.
Q5.
What is the role of Saraswati?
a warrior goddess who symbolises the 'hidden strength' of women, and divine opposition to evil.
Correct answer: inspires music, drama, science and poetry. Many pray to her for help in these areas.
known to be caring for others and both patient and wise.
many Hindus pray to her for a happy family life and financial security.
Q6.
What is the role of Lakshmi?
a warrior goddess who symbolises the 'hidden strength' of women, and divine opposition to evil.
inspires music, drama, science and poetry. Many pray to her for help in these areas.
known to be caring for others and both patient and wise.
Correct answer: many Hindus pray to her for a happy family life and financial security.
Q7.
What is the role of Parvati?
a warrior goddess who symbolises the 'hidden strength' of women, and divine opposition to evil.
inspires music, drama, science and poetry. Many pray to her for help in these areas.
Correct answer: known to be caring for others and both patient and wise.
many Hindus pray to her for a happy family life and financial security.
Q8.
What is the role of Durga?
Correct answer: a warrior goddess who symbolises the 'hidden strength' of women, and divine opposition to evil.
inspires music, drama, science and poetry. Many pray to her for help in these areas.
known to be caring for others and both patient and wise.
many Hindus pray to her for a happy family life and financial security.

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