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1.What are the main Beliefs of Hinduism? The main beliefs of Hindus determine the thoughts anc Because of these actions, our destiny is created. Belief important for the approach of a person’s life
1. Hindus believe in a one, all-pervasive Supreme
Creator and Unmanifest Reality. 2. Hindus believe in the divinity of the four Vedas, Agamas as equally revealed. These hymns are th 3. Hindus believe that the universe undergoes endl 4. Hindus believe in karma, the law of cause and ed
by his thoughts, words and deeds. 5. Hindus believe that the soul reincarnates, evolvi resolved, and moksha, liberation from the cycle of this destiny. 6. Hindus believe that divine beings exist in unseer and personal devotionals create a communion w. 7. Hindus believe that an enlightened master, or sat as are personal discipline, good conduct, purifica in God. 8. Hindus believe that all life is sacred, to be loved
in thought, word and deed. 9. Hindus believe that no religion teaches the only
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attitudes about life, which in turn direct the actions. S about Sacred matters as God, soul and cosmos etc. are
Being who is both immanent and transcendent, both
the world's most ancient scripture, and venerate the e basis of Sanatana Dharma, the eternal religion. ss cycles of creation, preservation and dissolution. fect by which each individual creates his own destiny
g through many births until all karmas have been frebirth, is attained. Not a single soul will be deprived
worlds and that temple worship, rituals, sacraments th these devas and Gods. guru, is essential to know the Transcendent Absolute, tion, pilgrimage, self-inquiry, meditation and surrender
and revered, and therefore practice ahimsa, no iniur.
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2. What is the significance of a Hindu temple?
The architecture of a Vedic Hindu temple is a divinear The feet represent the spire (rajagopura). The hands rel around the temple. The main hall (mandapa) represents represents the heart. The sanctum sanctorum (garbha g religious rites in the sanctum sanctorum. There is prop sanctorum and the sizes of the temple construction deta
3.What are the qualities of God?
God is one and indivisible, indescribable, inexhaustit original, first, eternal, both transcendent and immar principle who is without a beginning, or an end. He i and which is the cause, Source, material and effect of entire universe. The Vedas depict Brahman as the Ultir
4.What is the purpose of maintaining a shrine room Sacred feelings and sound vibrations pervade in the participating in the holy activities in the shrine roo meditation, veneration and chanting performed there p in worship here feel calm, rejuvenated and spiritually u
5.What is puja? Puja is a devotional (multisensory) experience for a rea lamps, ringing the bells, performing other holy musical the incense, and tastes the blessed food offered at the e believed to dwell as royalty, puja is usually performed
6. What is the reason for lighting an oil lamp at an Light symbolizes the knowledge, and darkness, the i. removes darkness. Also knowledge is a lasting in accomplished. Hence we light the lamp to bow downt oil in the lamp symbolizes our vaasanas (negative te knowledge, the vaasanas get slowly exhausted and thi burns upwards. Similarly we should acquire such know at the prayer room and the Almighty is worshipped dai
7.What is the purpose of worshipping a flame or Jo A significant form of worship is prayer to a flame or as Nirguna Brahman, comes to take the forms of vari Himself in the phenomenal Universe as its five ele exists in the five elements. Aagama Sasthras and Bho Space) as Sound, in Air as Sound and Sense of To Water as Sound, Sense, Shape and Taste of objects. "Thvam, Bhoomi, Aapo, Anilo, Analo Napaha"), v Sky. Hence, people worship the Lord as the various fire, the Deepa Jyothi represent one of the five elemen
8. Why do we apply the holy ash?
The holy ash (Bhasma) is the residue of the sacrificial along with ghee and other herbs is offered as worship

dyogic representation of a human being. resent the walkway (prakaara) encompassing all the abdomen. The entrance porch (antaraala) iha) represents the head. The deity is consecrated with irtionality between the size of the deity in the sanctum ils.
le, incorporeal, omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, ent, of absolute infinite existence, and the ultimate S the Existence-Knowledge-Bliss who is hidden in all all creation known, unknown and yet to happen in the nate Reality
at home?
shrine room and control the minds of the devotees m. Spiritual thoughts and vibrations accumulated by ervade the a shrine room.The devotees who participate plifted.
l devotee. It involves the offering flowers, lighting oil instruments reciting sacred hymns offering smells of nd of the ritual. At the temple, where the gods are at Sunrise, noon, Sunset, and at night.
y auspicious functions? gnorance. Knowledge removes ignorance just as light her wealth by which all outer achievement can be o knowledge as the greatest of all forms of wealth. The indencies) and the wick, the ego. When lit by spiritual 2 ego too finally perishes. The flame of a lamp always vledge as to take us towards higher ideals. A lamp is lif ly in almost all the houses of Hindus.
thi of a lamp? Iothi of a lamp, instead of a Vigraha or a picture. God ous Avatharas as Saguna Brahman and also manifests ments -"Pancha Bootha." Vedas confirm that sod otha Suddhi Manthras state that God manifests in Sky ch, in Fire as Sound, Sense and Shape of things, in in Earth as Sound, Sense, Shape, Taste and Smell.( hich means that God is in Earth, Water, Air, Fire and tlements and receive the Divine blessings. As light or S (pancha Bhuutha) as a manifestation of God.
fire (homa) where particular type of wood (samiththu) of the Lord. Homa (offering of oblations into the fire

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with sacred chants) signifies the offering (surrendel knowledge. The consequent ash signifies the purity of The holy ash (Vibuuthy) is applied on the forehead. destroyed and the Almighty God is remembered". Th the immorality and protects the wearer from evil. signifying ignorance and inertia respectively. The identification with the body and become free of t misconstrued as a morose reminder of death but as a for none.
9. Why do Hindu devotees fast (upavaasa.) on s All the systems need a break and an overhaul to work good for the digestive System particularly and for th control over our senses, Sublimate our desires and gui not make us weak, irritable or create an urge to indulge ( neither too less nor too much). Food is made up of Hence to maintain the health condition one must The foodstuff we consume should have earth (soli fire (spices) and space. Space is eventually an impo stomach. There is a saying in Sidebar songs in Tamil about eatin One who eats one complete meal a day is a YOGI (yo, One who eats two complete meals a day is a BOGY (E One who eats three complete meals a day is ROGUE (I One who eats four complete meals a day is DROOL (I
10. What is the purpose of circumbulating sanctum clockwise manner) in a temple? The God is at the center (in Grabha graha) in any ti Recognizing Him as the focal point in our lives, we go without a center point. Also every point on the circum means that wherever or whoever we may be, we are e without partiality. As we do pradakshina, the Lord auspiciousness. Hence circumambulating the sanctum s righteousness, with the Lord who is the indispensable sc
11. What is the aim of ringing the bell in a The ringing sound of the bell produces what is regarded the universal resonance of the Almighty. There shoul vision of the Lord who is all-auspiciousness.As we star chanting: Aagamaarthamtu devaanaam gamanaarthamtu raksh, Kurveghantaaravam tatra devataah vaahna lakshana, The meaning of above hymn is that I ring this bell indic So that virtuous and noble forces enter (my home and hi without, depart.

of the ego and egocentric desires into the flame of he mind. The word bhasma means, "that by which our sins are application of the holy ash signifies the destructio of he fire of knowledge burns the oblation and wood ash we apply indicates that we should burn false e limitations of birth and death. This is not to be Dwerful pointer towards the fact that time and tide wait
pecial occations?
at its best. Rest and a change of diet during fasting is e entire body generally. Fasting helps us to cultivate le our minds to be poised and at peace.Fasting should later. The Bhagavad-Gita urges us to eat appropriately five elements. The water, earth, air, fire and space. sonsume these five elements through food items. d matter, the minerals), water (juices), air (the gases), rtant ingredient, which is the space we leave in our
ghabbit as follows: gi is a healthy person) Bogy is a connoisseur) Rogue is a sick guy) Drool is a mean person wasting food)
sanctorum (pradakshina -walking along in
emple. He is the source and everything to our lives. about doing our daily chores. We cannot draw a circle ference of a circle is equidistant from the center. his qually close to the Lord. His grace flows towards us is always on our right. The right side symbolizes anctorum is to show that to lead an auspicious life of urce of help and strength, as our guide the right hand.
temple? as an auspicious sound. It produces the sound AUM, d be auspiciousness within and without, to gain the the daily ritualistic worship (pooja) wering the bell,
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12. What is the purpose of installing a kalasha (po, A kalasha (poorna kumbha) is a metallic or mud pot opening (mouth) of the pot and a coconut is placed on intricate diamond-shaped pattern.
When the pot is filled with water, it is known as purn with the divine life force gains the power to do al kalasha is placed at all-important religious occasions water in the pot symbolizes the primordial water fron life to all and has the potential of creating innumerab beings and all that is auspicious in the world from t represent creation.The thread represents the lo (kumbhaabhisheka) of a temple is done in a grand kalashas of holy water on the top of the temple and th
13. Why do we wear marks (tilak, pottu and the lik
The tilak cover the spot between the eyebrows, whic Aajna Chakra (Yogic point of view).a The tilak is thu tendencies and forces.The entire body emanates en forehead and the subtle spot between the eyebrows.
14. What is Pranayama? Pranayama (rhythmic breathing) is respiratory exe beat steady, purify the blood components and stren Pranayama is extremely beneficial to the health of a way to concentrate the mind. The concept of Prar condition, in addition the mind and the spirit. Prana with pranva and Gayathrimanthras.
15. What is Samsara? Samsara is the cycle of births and deaths thro attains Moksa (liberation). Hinduism teaches that al The position of each creature in any particular life c deeds) of its previous lives. The law of karma is a d dharma,
16. What is the law of karma? Every thought and every act of a person, as it were, According to the law of karma. As a man sows, so As Nature is subject to irrevocable laws, moral nat and destinies profile themselves from life after lif acts of a former life does not get eliminated with the mind. or the soul
17. What is Pratyahara? Pratyahara is retraction the senses from their re. mind is shut against all impressions from the ext external influences. Thus the achiever (sadhaka) q senses and his mind methodically under control. elevated stage known as Raja-yoga which compris and samadhi.
18. What is dharana?

'na kumbha) in any auspicious occasions? s filled with water. Mango leaves are placed at the t. A red or white thread is tied all around it in a
kumbha representing the inert body which when filled the auspicious activities and makes life what it is.A It is placed near the entrance as a sign of welcome. The which the entire creation emerged. It is the provider of e names and forms, the inert objects and the conscious e energy behind the universe. The leaves and coconut ve that "binds" all in creation.The consecration manner with elaborate rituals including the pouring of 2 deity. Thus the kalasha also symbolizes immortility.
e) on the forehead?
is the seat of memory and thinking. It is known as the s a blessing of the Lord and a protection against wrong rgy in the form of electromagnetic waves mainly the
cise to hygienically freshen the lungs, keep the heart gthen the whole nervous system. The performance of person. According to the yoga system Pranayama is a layama is to perfect thephysical body in a hea.hy ayama is performed with a traditional religious manner
ugh which the soul of every creature passes prior to it creatures are involved in this cycle of time process. epends upon the karma (the good and evil thoughts and stinctive and characteristic feature according to Hindu
weighed in the scales of eternal justice
shall he reap. ire of us is also subject to law of Karma. Our charactrics , not according to random commands or whims. The death of the body. They leave an indelible trace on the
ited outward objects. Because of this performance the rnal world. Hence the mind ceases to be affected by alifies for contemplation by bringing his body, his he achiever is at this moment qualifies to go into the s the last three steps of discipline-dharana, dhyana

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Dharana is the concentrating the mind on a give mind on some physical point of an object, on a spot of of his Ista-devata so as to gain perfect steadfastnes: of meditation (dhyana). This condition is know object of devotion. The final outcome of meditati vanished and only the object of meditation shines sense of identity and assumes the form of the obje conditions in Samadhi are conscious samadhi and the object meditated on is still distinct from the medi distinction disappears.
19. What is the relation of body and the soul? The body and the soul are two separate entities. The boc soul which is infinite, all-pervading and eternal. The bo
20. What are the mahavakyas?
The ultimate identity of the soul and God(of the individ mahavakyas orgreat quatations taken from the four Ved The Aitareya Upanishad of the Rg-Veda says, "Prajii The Brhadaranyaka Upanishad of the Yajur Veda says The Chandogya Upanisahd of the Sama Veda says, "T. The Atharva Veda says, "Ayam Atma Brahma" ("This
21. What is the speciality in the lotus in Hindu reli The lotus (Nelumbium-speciosum-nuciferm)symbolo sivam, sundaram).
The bud of the lotus blooms in the morning with thes person widens up and expands with the light of knowl It remains beautiful and fresh despite its soggy surrou pure and divine under all circumstances. The round shaped leaf of the lotus never gets wet even (gyaani) who remains ever happy, unaffected by surroundings. This is expressed in a hymn in the Bhag He who does actions, offering them to Brahman (the just as a lotus leaf remains unaffected by the water on
22. What is the significance of a coconut in Hindu In Hindu religious rituals one of the most common off occasions like weddings, festivals etc. It is offered in t is broken and placed before the Lord. It is later distribu The fiber covering of the dried coconut (cocos nicifer The breaking of the coconut, Symbolises the breaking site. In the traditional abhishekha ritual performed in all te material poured over the deity out of which, tender considered in abhisheka rituals as it is supposed to marks at the top on the coconut are considered to considered to be a means to fulfill our desires.

n object. The performer (sadhaka) concentrates his the flame of light, in his own heartbeat or on the figure ..By this act the mind gets concentrated into the phase in as the continuous stream of thought towards the on results Samadhi in which all self-consciousness is forth. The mind of the performer (sadhaka) loses its ct which it contemplates. Two phases known of this uperconscious samadhi. In the conscious Samadhi state tating subject. in the superconscious samadhi state this
ly is in the soul. The body is enveloped and pervaded by the )dy is like a container.
ual soul and the universal soul) is established by four aS.
anam Brahma"("Intelligence is Brahman"). , "Aham Brahmasmi" ("I am Brahman"). attvamasi" ("Thou art That").
self is Brahman").
gion? lizes the truth, auspiciousness and loveliness (satyam,
sun rise and closes with Sunset. Likewise the mind of a edge. The rhizome of lotus grows even in mushy areas. ldings, showing that an individual should attempt to be
though it is in water always. It symbolizes the wisdom the world of Sorrow and alteration of the external wadh Geetha. As follows: Supreme), abandoning attachment, is not tainted by sin, |t.
religios rituals rings in a temple is a coconut. It is also offered on he sacrificial fire whilst performing homa. The coconut ited as prasaada. a) is removed from the nut except for a tuft on the apex if the ego of the person who thrashes the nut at a sacred
mples several materials are used as sacred abhishekha coconut water is one item . Tender coconut water is bestow spiritual growth on the seeker. The three ‘eye epresent the three-eyed Lord Siva and therefore it is

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23. Why the plant “tulasi” (Ocimum sanctum) is co) Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum) is one of the most sacred pla treatment. Tulasi gives Sattwa,(positivity) and healing increases the sense of spiritual love, and enhances dev to develop pure awareness. The juice of the leaf of Tulasi helps to enhance the qua (blood), Maja Dhatu (bone marrow and nerves) as wel offerings in a ritual would be incomplete without using is used to cure various ailments, including the common The Thulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The of common sicknesses. The decoction of the green TI taken as a medicine for Sore throat in aurvedic treatm treatment of skin diseases. It has also been tried S leucoderma. The decoction of the green Thulsi leaf helps in activat important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syr bronchitis and asthma. Chewing Thulsi leaves relieve The leaves are considered as a stimulant for nervo encourage the elimination of the catarrhal wastes strengthen the stomach and induce bountiful perspirati fever, diarrheas vomiting etc. respond satisfactorily to The leaves are very effective against all the infection dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boil and is used in villages as follows; A handful of Tha of water and this decoction is used to bring down th treatment of teeth problems. The Thulsi leaves are dri mixed with mustared oil to make a paste and used as disorders according to aurvedic treatement The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory disor is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza common salt also gives immediate relief in case of infl only half the water is left and add then taken.Basil generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. A few leaves are put into the eyes for a few days to over com Thulsi leaf has a favorable effect in cardiac ailments. decoction of the of the Thulsi leaves can be taken f sandalwood paste could be applied on the forehead to and curative against insect stings (bites). A small repeatedly on the wound for a few hours. A paste o effective for the bites of leeches. Thulsi leaves are re few leaves of Thulsi leaves, daily, which will definitel
24. What is Gayathri Mantra and briefly explain th On Bltur bl
Tat salvitu
Bhargo Dev
Dheeyoyonal As the Sun annihilates darkness, the Gayathri Mantra ( radiance of the Sun to energize all earthly life, to destr Krishna says in the Bhagvad Geetha that " Amongst th

sidered a sacred plant? hts in the Hindu worship rituals and in aurvedic power. It smoothns the heartbeat, refreshes the mind, tion, faith, compassion and clarity. In addition it helps
ity of Rasa Dhatu (nutrient plasma), Rakta Dhatu
as Shukra Dhatu (reproductive fluids). All the the leaf. The tulasi leaf has great medicinal value and cold. 名 holy basil is also a herbal medicine for a large number hulsi leaf obtained by boiling basil leaves in water is nt. The juice of Thulsi leaves is very valuable for the uccessfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of
ing the function of the kidneys. The leaf of Thulsi is an ups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in s cold and flu. is disorders. It increases memory power. The leaves and phlegm from the bronchial system. The leaves on. Ordinary pediatric problems such as coughs, colds, he decoction of the Thulsi leaves. S of the mouth In the rainy season, when malaria and ed with tea, act as a preventive against these diseases, ulsi leaves are boiled with cardamom powder in 500 ml e body temperature. The Thulsi leaf is useful for the ed powdered and used for brushing teeth. It can also be toothpaste. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth
ders, A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger l, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and uenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes which is irops of the juice taken from the black type of Thulsi
this problem. This leaf reduces the cholesterol level of the blood. A r painful headache. Minced Thulsi leaves mixed with ure a headache.The herb is a prophylactic or protective Juantity of the juice of the Thulsi leaves is applied f fresh roots of the Thulsi plant is also considered as . garded as an anti-stress agent. Anyone may chew up a
prevent stress.
e significance of Gayathri Mantra?
uvah svahah
varenyam
sya dheemahi
prachodayaat estroy ignorance. This Mantra invokes the power and your sins and to reveal the Supreme Self to us. Lord : Mantras, I am the Gayathri"

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The translation of the Gayathri Mantra is “AUM, Sustainer, Protector and Bestower of Happiness, Eternal Qualities. This Gayathri Mantra is considered the essence o )The more one contemplates and meditates upon A UM Supreme Lord BHUR Protector of the earth, the material sheath, Center. BHUVAH One of the meanings is the sky. The L navel to the throat center. SVAHAH One of the meanings is the heavens. H above the throat center to the thousand petaled lot TATThat (That Thou Art) SAVITUR The SUN, Creator, Preserver and Self VARENYAM Most fit to be worshipped. Most ch BHARGO The burning splendor of the Sun that d DEVASYA The "Deva', The God, He who is All B Glory
DHEEMAHI We meditate upon Him DHEEYO YO NA Who our intelligence and Wisd PRACHODAYAAT Inspires The essence of the 3 Vedas in three fragments are Essence of Rig Veda is Tat Savitur Varenyam Essence of Yajur Veda is Bhargo Devasya Dheem Essence of Sama Veda is Dheeyo Yonah Prachoda The essence of the 3 segments, in the 3 words are: The essence of Veda in its simplest form in one wo
25. What is the famous Mrityunjaya mantra? The Upanishads say that the famous Mrityunjay forehead.
Tryambakam yajaamahe Sugandhim pu Urvaa rukamiva bhandhanaan Mrytyor
The meaning of the above Mrityunjaya mantra nourishes and spread fragrance in our lives. May effortlessly, like the fall of a rip pumpkin from its S
26. What is the sthothra (prayer) for the worshi
Saraswati namasthubhyam Varade kaama roopini Vidyaarambham karishyaami Sidhirbhavatu me sadaa
O Goddess Saraswati, the giver of Boons and fulfiller of wishes, I prostrate to You before starting my studies. May you always fulfill me?
27. What are the main cardinal virtues in Hinduis

) Lord! You are the all pervading Source of Light, indle, Enlighten and inspire our Intelligence to possess
the three Vedas (the Rig, the Yajur and the Sama Vedas he Gayathri, the more complexities are revealed to one.
The Life breath of the Universe. From the feet to the navel
rd who pervades and eliminates all miseries. From the
is all Bliss and blesses His devotees with happiness. rom S.
luminous, the central mantra of the Solar Science. ice worthy. spels ignorance, and therefore sorrows and miseries. iss, The Joyful One, The Shining One, The Revealer of All
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yaat Bhur, Bhuvaha, Svaha rd is: AUM
a mantra should be chanted whilst applying ash on the
Ishtivardhanam muksheeyamaa amrutaat
s the one that recited when we worship Lord Shiva who He free us from the shackles of sorrow, change and death, Eem.
of Saraswathi ?
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The cardinal virtues, according to Hinduism, ar The epics and the Puranas show enormous cardinal \ (1) purity (sattva suddhi), (2) self-control (lama and dama), (3) detachment (vairagya),
(4) truth (satyam)
(5) non-violence (ahirrlsa)
28. What is its authority of Hinduism? The unique features of Hinduism is that it has n Truth itself. The spiritual experience of an indi
29. What is Sruti The term Sruti in Sanskrit means what is heard. Gr Experienced (perfected themselves) by long tapas a recorded of them in the sacred books.
30. What are the sacred books of Hinduism? The authoritative sacred books of Hinduism are calle the Yajur-veda and Atharvana-veda.
31. What are the specialities of the Vedas? The Vedas are absolutely authoritative and teach as lead him to his highest good. They claim the Truth is e
32. What do the Vedas consist of Each of the four Vedasconsist of four partsnamely (1) the Mantras or hymns; (2) the Brahmanas or explanatory treatises on mantras a (3) the Aranyakas or meditations in the forest (4) the Upanisads or mystic treatises revealing the m realizing them.
33. What is the meaning of cardinal virtues? All religion emphasizes a few good qualities for the b qualities under the cardinal virtues. The cardii individual character.
34. What are the Vedantha-sutras?
The word Vedantha in Sanskrit means the end of the Veda, are called Vedantha. Since the sutras twined t called Vedanta-sutras. There are elaborate commenta theologians like Samkara, Ramanuja and Madhva prese
35. What are the Brahma-sutras? The Brahma-sutras are a number of aphorisms which Badarayana wrote the Brahma-sutras. They expoundt man and the world.

imply indicated in Eues.They are,
founder.The authority of Hinduism is the Eternal idual stand witness to it.
at Rishis who : said to have heard in their minds eternal truths and to have
l the Vedas, which are the Rig-veda, the Sama sveda,
individual the highest truths that he can know and to ternal.
und rituals;
ost profound spiritual truths and suggesting the ways of
nefit of mankind and to bring these a virtues emphasized by a religion determines its
Veda. The Upanishads, being the final portions of the gether the flowers of the Vedantha passages they are ies on the sutras written by eminent philosophers and iting different Vedantha-darsana.
ystematize the whole teaching of the Upanrshads.
nature of Brahman (the Absolute) and its relation to

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