Hinduism Flashcards
1
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Karma
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the law of consequence. It basically says “what goes around comes around.” This means you will be rewarded for good actions and punished for bad ones. An important factor in how reincarnation happens.
2
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Vedas
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holy books of Hinduism.
3
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reincarnation
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belief that the soul is reborn and lives again in a new life.
4
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Dharma
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a person’s appropriate behavior or duty in life. Fulfilling this duty will result in building up good karma.
5
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Castes
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a way of dividing up people into categories and ranking them. It is based on occupations.
6
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The Castes
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- Brahmans- (the priests and scholars)
- Kshatriyas- (warriors and nobles)
- Vaishyas- (farmers and merchants)
- Shudrans- (laborers and servants).
The Dalit-outsiders, or the lowest group, whose souls are considered unclean.
7
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Brahman
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the supreme spirit in Hinduism. The goal of Hindus is to unite their souls with it.
