Hinduism Vocab 2023

origin

the point at which something begins

obligation, duty

the action required by one's position or occupation (job); something one must do

Indo-Aryans

a people that moved from Central Asia into South Asia

Vedas

a collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus

caste

a class, or group, in Hindu society

Hinduism

a religion that developed in South Asia over many centuries

Brahman

In Hinduism, the supreme power or divine force that exists forever. Everything is part of this, including the human soul.

brahmin

a Hindu priest

dharma

Hindu believe that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life

karma

Belief that the good and evil done in a past life determines what happens to one's soul in the next life

samsara

reincarnation, the belief that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death

moksha

release from samsara and freedom from karma