Hinduism Flashcards

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Arti

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Worship with lamps waved in front of the Gods

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2
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Atman

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Individual soul or spirit

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3
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Avatar

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Incarnation (form) of Vishnu

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4
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Brahma

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Hindu Creator god

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5
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Brahman

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GOD, great power and spirit

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6
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Caste

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Place in society

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7
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Dharma

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Body of teachings, duty

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8
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Ganges

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River, to Hindus

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9
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Indus

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River, area where Hinduism begins

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10
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Karma

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Actions that determine your future life.

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11
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Man did

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Place of Hindu worship

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12
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Mantra

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Repeated saying or chant

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13
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Moksha

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Freedom from the cycle of rebirth

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14
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Murti

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Representation of a Hindu god in a statue or picture.

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15
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Om

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Sacred word in Hinduism

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16
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Puja

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Offering to the Gods in Hindu worship

17
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Samsara

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Rebirth or reincarnation.

18
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Shiva

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Hindu Regenerator god

19
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Shrine

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Sacred area where people pray.

20
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TriMurti

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3 gods of creation, preservation, regeneration

21
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Vishnu

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Hindu Presever god