Hinduism Flashcards
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Rig-Veda
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Contained hymns to be received by hotar(called on gods)
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Samhitas
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The oldest scripture of Hinduism
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Yajur-Veda
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Contains formulas to be recited by officiating priest
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Sama-Veda
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Contains formulas to be sung by priest
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Atharva-Veda
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A collection of spells and incantations charms and speculative hymns
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Varna
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Class system
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Brahmins
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Priests
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Kshatriyas
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Rulers
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Vaisyas
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Common ppl
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Shudras
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Servants
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Samsara
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Reincarnation/the cycle of life
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Karma
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Deeds
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Atman
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Soul
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Moksha
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Salvation/escape from samsara
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Prakriti
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The world
