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Epic Civilisation 5 Flashcards

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Purusartha

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The aspiration and purpose of human life.

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Kama

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Desire and sensual enjoyment

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Artha

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Wealth, prosperity

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Dharma

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Virtue. ‘That which upholds’, the system of duties, rewards, punishments etc. Universal justice, which ensures happiness for all who follow the law of their own nature.

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Moksa

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Liberation

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Varna

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Caste, occupation.

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Brahmana

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The class of priests and teachers

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Kshatriya

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The class of warriors, kings and statesmen

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Vaisya

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The class of merchants, producers and farmers

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Sudra

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The class of servants and labourers

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Asrama

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A stage in life.

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Brahmacarin

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The student stage of chastity, study and obedience

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Grhastha

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The householder stage

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14
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Vanaprastha

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The forest-dweller stage

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Sannyasin

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The stage of complete renunciation as a wandering mendicant

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Dhyana

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Meditation

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Yajna

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Sacrifice. This can be a complicated ritual or dedicated action. Five sacrifices are enumerated in Manu: devayajña (to the gods), rsiyajña (to the sages), pitryajña (to the ancestors), manusyayajña (to human beings), and bhutayajña (to the lower creatures).

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Tapas

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Disciplined action that purifies and enhances energy

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Punya

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Merit, the essence of good deeds

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Paapa

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Sin, the essence of bad deeds

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Ahimsa

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Harmlessness of thought, speech and action

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Satyam

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Unfailing truthfulness in speech

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Asteyam

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Abstention from theft

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Saucam

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Cleanliness

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Abhayam

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Fearlessness

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Danam

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Generosity

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Dama

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Control of mind, speech, senses and the body

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Svadhyaya

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Regular study of the scriptures

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Akrodha

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absence of anger

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Santi

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Peace

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Daya

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Compassion

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