HIndusim

Hinduism

A religion and way of life in India.

Polytheism

Belief in many gods in Hinduism.

Reincarnation

Rebirth of the soul into another form.

Nirvana

State of perfection and liberation from rebirth.

Karma

Deeds determining future states of existence.

Dharma

Individual duty based on family or caste.

Caste

Four main social groups in Hindu society.

Brahmins

Priests and scholars in the caste system.

Kshatriya

Warriors and rulers in the caste system.

Vaishyas

Merchants and artisans in the caste system.

Shudra

Servants and laborers in the caste system.

Harijans

Untouchables, outside the traditional caste system.

Vedas

Ancient texts containing Hindu religious knowledge.

Mahabharata

Epic poem central to Hindu culture and beliefs.

Life cycle

Process of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism.

Respect for life

Belief that all living things are sacred.

Higher caste

Reincarnation into a more privileged social group.

Lower caste

Reincarnation into a less privileged social group.

Universal soul

Concept of all souls being interconnected.

Caste rules

Guidelines determining behavior and social interactions.

Life choices

Decisions influenced by karma and dharma.

Caste heredity

Caste is inherited from one's parents.

Cycle of life

Continuous process of life, death, and rebirth.

Good life

Living according to dharma for better reincarnation.

Sacredness of life

All life forms are considered sacred in Hinduism.