Hinduism Concepts

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What is Brahman in Hinduism?

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Brahman is the Supreme God, everything is part of Brahman, and the goal in life is to unite atman with Brahman.

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Do Hindus worship multiple gods?

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Yes, Hindus worship many Gods and Goddesses, which are part of Brahman. Important Gods include Vishnu (Preserver), Shiva (Destroyer), and Brahma (Creator).

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What is Dharma in Hinduism?

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Dharma is a sacred duty determined by personality, age, sex, and social class (caste). Following dharma promotes harmony.

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What is Karma in Hinduism?

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Karma is the sum of good and bad actions atman carries from life to life. These actions affect future life through reincarnation.

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What is Samsara in Hinduism?

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Samsara is the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. The goal in life is to achieve Moksha and be released from Samsara.

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What is reincarnation in Hinduism?

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Reincarnation is the belief that the soul (atman) or spirit, after death, begins a new life in a new body, which may be human or animal, depending on the moral quality (Karma) of the previous life's actions.