Karma refers to the universal law of cause and effect, where every action (good or bad) creates a future consequence. These karmic consequences determine the circumstances of one's next birth within the cycle of Samsara (reincarnation). To achieve Moksha, liberation from this cycle, one must exhaust all karma by performing selfless actions without attachment to results, gaining spiritual knowledge, and realizing the true self (Atman) is one with Brahman (ultimate reality).
| Column A: Deity | Column B: Characteristic/Symbol | |----------------|---------------------------------| | 12. Brahma | A. Elephant head; remover of obstacles | | 13. Vishnu | B. Four heads; creator of the universe | | 14. Lakshmi | C. Preserver; often depicted with a discus and lotus | | 15. Ganesha | D. Goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity | quiz on hinduism
A) AtmanB) BrahmanC) DharmaD) Ahimsa Part 4: Rituals and Festivals Karma refers to the universal law of cause
("that which is heard"—divine revelation like the Vedas); Smriti ("that which is remembered"—tradition/human-authored like the Epics) | Column A: Deity | Column B: Characteristic/Symbol