vocab words Flashcards

1
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The universal soul and supreme being, the eternal spirit where everything comes from and where they go back

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brahman

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The human soul, part of our innermost self that is identical to brahman, the universal soul

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atman

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3
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Temporary and imperfect nature of the physical world

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maya

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4
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The organization of Hindu society into four groups, each with its own duties and expectations

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Caste System

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5
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People tainted by their birth into a caste system that seems them impure, less than human, outcasts (lowest on the system)

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Untouchables

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6
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The belief of non-violence toward all living creatures

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ahimsa

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7
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Someone who practices extreme self denial

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ascetic

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8
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An incarnation, or manifestation, of a god in earthly form

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Avatar

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9
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A practice or discipline that puts together philosophy and physical exercises and meditation, a union with god

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Yoga

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10
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The totality of one’s actions; the buildup of good or bad karma determines one’s birth in his or her next life

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Karma

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11
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Liberation of the soul from the endless cycle of rebirths, attained by uniting the atman the atman with the Brahman. It is the ultimate goal of Hindus

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Moksha

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12
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Hinduism earliest sacred writings, composed around 1500 BCE

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Vedas

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13
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Religious or moral duty

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Dharma

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14
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The endless cycle of rebirth

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Samsara

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15
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A practice that involves distributing to enthusiastic people food that has been offered to the gods

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Prasad

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16
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A common thanksgiving ritual that involves offering of flowers, food, and other articles to the deities

17
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The primary sacred language of Hinduism

18
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The god of fire