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Pantheism

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Everything is God, everything is part of God

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Monism

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All reality is ultimately one

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Polytheism

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Belief of 330,000,000 gods, a reflection of Brahman

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Atman

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The eternal self, soul

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Hindu

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Sanskrit word meaning “river”

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Brahman

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Ground of existence, and source of universe

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Caste System

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4 classes, Top is Brahmin (priest, academics), Kshatriyas (warriors, kings), Vaishyas (Business community), Kshudras (servants, subordinate to Valshyas, Kshatriyas, and Brahman) The Dalit (untouchables)

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Karma

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Meaning “action” or “deeds”, moral law of cause and effect

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Dharma

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Rule that governs karma, ethical duty based on the divine order of reality

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4 Stages of Life

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Student (apprentice), Householder, Forest dweller, Sannyasin

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4 Goals of Life

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Kama,Artha, Dharma, Moksha

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Path of Action

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Path of doing service
Karma marga- “the path of works”
Selfless service to others
good karma, helps you reach salvation

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The Path of Knowledge

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Jnana Marga- “path of knowlege”
Shortest path
Those who are philosophically inclined

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The Path of Devotion

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Bhakti marga
Worship of deites
Avatars, an incarnation, living embodiment of a deity
3 man gods they worship, are, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva the destroyer

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Shruti Scripture

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Vedas meaning “Divine knowledge”
Rig Veda
Written in Sanskrit

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Smriti Scripture

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Less authoritative
Popular among lower caste
Filled with scared stories and poems, traditions passed down orally

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Path of Devotion

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Bhakti marga
Worship of deites
Avatars, an incarnation, living embodiment of a deity
3 man gods they worship, are, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva the destroyer

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