The Upanishads

Who are the three most important Hindu gods?

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

What is brahman?

The universal soul is called brahman.

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

There is no founder of Hinduism.

What is puja?

Puja is the ceremonial worship of Hindu gods.

What is bindi?

A bindi is a symbol worn on some Hindu's foreheads.

What is ahimsa?

Ahimsa is the Hindu practice of nonviolence.

What is meant by dharma?

Dharma are the moral and religious duties of each person.

What does Hindu teach about the path to truth?

Hinduism teaches there are many paths to the truth.

How does reincarnation connect with the caste system?

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

How many people practice the Hindu religion?

Nearly a billion people practice the Hindu religion.

What is Sanskrit?

Sanskrit is the ancient Indo-Aryan language.

Which Hindu god is known as the destroyer?

Shiva is known as the destroyer.

How does brahman connect with the idea of nirvana?

Some Hindus believe that nirvana means to reconnect with nirvana.

What are the Upanishads?

The Upanishads are Hindu religious text written in Q and A form.

What are the Vedas?

The Vedas are the oldest sacred text of Hinduism.

What is the cycle of death and rebirth called?

The cycle of death and rebirth is called samsara, or reincarnation.

What is the world's oldest living religion?

The oldest living religion is Hinduism.

What does upanishad mean?

Upanishad means "sitting by a teacher."

Which Hindu god is known as the Preserver?

Vishnu is known as the preserver.