Theology IV--Chapter 5 Hinduism

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Vedas
Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.
Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.
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Upanishads
A group of writings sacred in Hinduism concerning the relations of humans, God, and the universe.
A group of writings sacred in Hinduism concerning the relations of humans, God, and the universe.
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Dharma
the religious and moral duties of an individual
the religious and moral duties of an individual
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Bhagavad Gita
The most important work of Indian sacred literature, a dialogue between the great warrior Arjuna and the god Krishna on duty and the fate of the spirit.
The most important work of Indian sacred literature, a dialogue between the great warrior Arjuna and the god Krishna on duty and the fate of the spirit.
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Caste System
A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life
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Vishnu
A Hindu god considered the preserver of the world
A Hindu god considered the preserver of the world
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Brahman
the eternal essence of reality and the source of the universe, beyond the reach of human perception and thought
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Shiva
A Hindu god considered the destroyer of the world.
A Hindu god considered the destroyer of the world.
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yoga
a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
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Meditation
the focusing of attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation
the focusing of attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation
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Karma
The belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life.
The belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life.
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Moshka
Release from reincarnation, final destination in Hinduism
Release from reincarnation, final destination in Hinduism
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Reincarnation
In Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding
In Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding
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temple
place of worship
place of worship
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Diwali
a Hindu festival of lights, held in the period October to November. It is particularly associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the fiscal year in India.
a Hindu festival of lights, held in the period October to November. It is particularly associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the fiscal year in India.
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Guru
a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
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transcendent
beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience
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Gandhi
political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for home rule
political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for home rule
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Ahimsa (Hinduism)
Non-violence toward all living creatures
Non-violence toward all living creatures
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Atman (Hinduism)
soul
soul