Hinduism Vocab

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in various Indian religions, including Hinduism.

• Moksha

• Samsara

• Dharma

• Karma

The ultimate liberation from the cycle of samsara.

• Moksha

• Samsara

• Dharma

• Karma

Moral and ethical duties, responsibilities, and laws that guide an individual's conduct and actions in Hinduism

• Karma

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Samsara

The law of cause and effect that governs the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. It states that the actions a person performs in their life will have consequences in this life or future lives.

• Dharma

• Karma

• Samsara

• Moksha

The ultimate, unchanging reality or universal force in Hinduism.

• Brahman

• Shiva

• Brahma

• Vishnu

One of the principal deities in Hinduism. He is often regarded as the destroyer and transformer within the Trimurti.

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahman

1. Another member of the Hindu Trimurti, responsible for creation. While he is considered the creator of the universe, his worship is less common than that of other deities.

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahman

An important deity in Hinduism, associated with preservation and protection. He is believed to incarnate in various forms (avatars) to restore cosmic order when needed.

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahman

A collection of ancient Hindu texts considered the oldest and most authoritative scriptures. They contain hymns, rituals, philosophical teachings, and other aspects of ancient Indian culture and spirituality.

• Vedas

• Mantras

• Sutras

• Diwalis

The earliest and most sacred texts within the Vedas. They consist of hymns, prayers, and invocations dedicated to various deities.

• The Samhitas

• The Brahmanas

• The Aranyakas

• The Upanishads