Himduism

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Samsara

The wheel of rebirth or reincarnation in Hindu philosophy

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Moksha

The release of one's Atman from earthly reincarnation

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Brahman

The eternal essence of reality in Hinduism; found in all things

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Atman

The eternal self or soul that becomes reincarnated

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Bhakti Marga

The path of devotion in Hindu practice

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Jnana Marga

The path of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu philosophy

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Sankhya

A philosophical system within jnana marga; that explains the nature of reality and the self are distinct from one another

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Maya

The illusion or perceived reality in Hindu philosophy brought about by divine creative power

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Rig Veda

A collection of Sanskrit hymns that is one of the oldest sacred texts in Hinduism

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Upanishads

A collection of over 200 texts composed between 900-200 BC that explore spiritual philosophy

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Bhagavad Gita

Hinduism's most famous sacred text, which is a section of the epic poem 'Mahabharata'

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Karma

The law of cause and effect in which good or bad actions determine future outcomes

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Dharma

The moral and ethical duties and responsibilities according to one's role and place in society

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Karma Marga

The path of works; emphasizing selfless actions while following dharma

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Sati

A historical practice where a widow would burn on her husband's funeral pyre; outlawed in 1829

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Caste System

The social hierarchy in Hindu society that divides people into different groups based on their occupation and birth

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Caste System in order

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

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Artha

One of the four goals of Hinduism, referring to the pursuit of wealth and prosperity

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Four Goals of Hinduism
The primary objectives in life: Dharma (duty), Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation).
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Three Schools of Philosophy

Vedanta, Samkhya, and Yoga

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Daily Devotion
Consistent practice of faith and worship in daily life.
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Kama

The pursuit of pleasure and love; one of the four goals of Hindu life

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Vedanta

A school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the importance of the Upanishads and teaches the unity of the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman)

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Yoga

Seeking to free the eternal self from the bondage of the physical body and mind through various practices like meditation and physical postures

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