quick question :

What is Shakti? (2)

i know what it is, but i cant think of a simple 2 mark answer since its not on the key word sheet

(b) Outline Hindu beliefs about bhakti (2006)

...Would it be right to talk about bhakti yoga here or is that a different thing? :/
thanks :)

confused..

"Outline Hindu beliefs about sanathan dharma."

sanathan dharma is the eternal religion - hinduism

so is the question "Outline Hindu beliefs about Hinduism"?

just confused..

Sacred Thread Ceremony

What are the main points that we need to know?

Birth and Naming Ceremony

What are the main points of the ceremony?

Explain why images (murti) are important in Hindu worship:

This is the last one that im not sure about!

Explain why the Bhagavad Gita is important for those who practice bhakti yoga:

because Krishna explains what it is and how to do it in there??

Explain the importance of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita:

Explain why Varanasi is important for most Hindus

Explain why Hindus use the trimurti to represent Brahman:

Do you think for this question we should do the same as when describing God for the christianity exam. One point about omnipotence, omnibenevolence and omniscience in the same way that one point about Brahma, one point about Shiva and one about Vishnu?? I cant think of anything else to write about?

Explain why smriti literature is often more popular than shruti literature among Hindus:

Explain how atman and Brahman are connected in Hinduism:

(c) Explain why many people say that Hinduism should really be called sanatan dharma. (2005)

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(b) Outline how offerings are used in Hindu temple worship (2006)

Describe TWO ways in which a sannyasi may show non-attachment

Help! I don't remember anything about non-attachment ... :(

what is advaita vedanta and yoga-school and do we need to know about it?

This is from 2002 and below so yeah

Explain why devotion to Krishna is important in the Bhagavad Gita

I only have three points, and I'm not even sure if they're valid at all ...
- karma yoga (Krishna + Arjuna)
- bhakti yoga (Krishna teaches that it is the most effective method of attaining moksha)
- Krishna is an avatar of Vishnu, who is part of the trimurti

thanks in advance :)

Outline Hindu beliefs about the Vedas:

I know that they are shruti texts and so are timeless and told to Hindus by Brahman. Another point could be that there are 4 books within it but this isnt really a belief is it? Just a fact.

How do Hindu families in Britain pass on their way of life to their children?

(c) Explain why darshan (viewing/blessing) is important for many Hindus (2006)

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(c) Explain why truthfulness is important for Hindus (2004)

D': Aside from truthfulness being a principle of sanatan dharma...is there anything else?

Thank you :)

Explain how the sacred thread ceremony represents Hindu values

??

HINDUISM! Explain how the Hindu cremation ceremony shows Hindu values?

I really dont know!!