6th Grade Upanishads

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

There is no single founder of Hinduism.

What is ahimsa?

Ahimsa is the Hindu practice of nonviolence.

What is an avatar?

An avatar is an incarnation or representation of another being.

What is Brahman?

Brahman is the universal soul or all powerful force of the universe.

What is meant by dharma?

Dharma are the moral and religious duties of each person.

What is the world's oldest living religion?

Hinduism is the world's oldest living religion.

What does Hinduism teach about the path to Truth?

Hinduism teaches that there are many paths to truth.

How does reincarnation connect with the caste system?

Hindus believe that you are born into a higher caste if you live a good life.

How many people practice the Hindu religion?

Nearly 1 billion people practice the Hindu religion.

What is Sanskrit?

Sanskrit is an Indo-Aryan language.

Which Hindu god is known as the Destroyer?

Shiva is known as the Destroyer god.

How does Brahman connect to the idea of nirvana?

Some Hindus believe nirvana means to reconnect with Brahman.

Who is the Hindu creator God?

The Hindu creator god is Brahma.

What are the Upanishads?

The Upanishads are Hindu religious texts in Q and A form.

What are the Vedas?

The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism.

What is the cycle of death and rebirth called?

The cycle of death and rebirth is reincarnation.

What are the three important Hindu gods?

The three important Hindu gods are Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma.

What does Upanishad mean?

Upanishads means sitting near the teacher.

Which Hindu god is known as the Preserver?

Vishnu is known as the Preserver god.

What is yoga?

Yogas are different paths to union with Brahman.