1. Hinduism
This mandala uses the Sanskrit depiction of “om” as its focus. Om is considered by Hinduism to be the sacred vibration or sound out of which Creation emerged. Chanting “om” is thus one of the paths back to the One.

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5. Brahman and the Hindu Trinity
Brahma is a representation of the impersonal brahman in a human form, usually with four faces facing the cardinal directions and four arms
It is often said that the Hindu pantheon has three gods at its head: Brahma, the creator of the universe; Vishnu, the preserver of life; and Shiva, the destroyer of ignorance.

6. There can really be as many Hindu Gods as there are devotees to suit the moods, feelings, emotions & social background of the devotees." -Sri RamaKrishna
There can really be as many Hindu Gods as there are devotees to suit the moods, feelings, emotions & social background of the devotees." -Sri RamaKrishna 6

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13. 1. In which early river valley civilization did Hinduism most likely develop in first? 2. What makes Hinduism a polytheistic religion? 3. Explain why would some people consider Hinduism a monotheistic religion? 4. How are Karma and Reincarnation related? 5.What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?