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Monotheism

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One God

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Polytheism

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Multiple gods/goddesses

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Hindu trinity

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Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva

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Brahma

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Creator of the universe

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Vishnu

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Preserver of the universe

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Shiver

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Destroyer and restorer of the universr

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Samsara

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Endless cycle of rebirths

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Atman

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The human soul identical to Brahman

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Brahman

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The universal soul and supreme being

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Karma

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The totality of one’s actions
Determines one’s birth in his or her next life

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Maya

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A word used to refer to the temporary and imperfect nature of the physical world

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Ramayana

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Hindu epic where Rama defeats ravana

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Vedas

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Earliest sacred writings that came from the aryans

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Upanishads

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Mystical texts on human existence

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Diwali

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-means row of lights
-4-5 days
-end of October beginning of November
-how Rama was welcomed after defeating ravana
Victory of good over evil

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Holi

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-spring (March)
-events in the lives of main deities
-named after evil princess Holika
-Begins on full moon and lasts 6 days

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Mahashivaratri

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-day before new moon (February)
-events dedicated to devotion of shiva
-keep vigil, fast for a day
-repeats his name and places grain and flowers by his image

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Navaratri

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-“9 nights”
-spring/autumn
-first 3: worship Durga
-next 3 nights: offer puga to lakshmi
-last 3 nights: dedicated to saraswati
-10th day: day of victory

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Paths to salvation

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Devotion
Actions
Wisdom
Meditation

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Path of devotion

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Devotion to a specific deity

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Path of action

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Having good thoughts and doing good deeds

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Path of wisdom

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Hard path
Gains knowledge of scriptures, follows guru teachings, meditate to gain insights on salvation

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Path of meditation

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Meditation in Brahman
Gains knowledge and truth

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The caste system: Brahmin

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-priests, religious teachers
-knowledge, education
-performs rituals, research and teachings
-highly developed intellect, discipline

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Sudra

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Servants, labourers
Manual skills
Service to other castes
Ability to acquire particular skills

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Yoga

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Philosophy and physical exercise and meditation

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Mantra

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Word of phrase that is chanted during worship or meditation

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Swami

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Holy men of India

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Meditation

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Trance-like state
Tries to become one with Brahma

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