Hinduism Flashcards

(21 cards)

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Brahmacharga

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The student

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Grihasta

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The married man

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3
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Soul

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The spiritual part of humans

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4
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Ahimsa

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The principle of non injury to living beings

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5
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Gandhi

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Indian politician

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6
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Murti

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An image or idol of a deity or person in Indian culture

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7
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Mandir

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Indian temple

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8
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Bhagavid Gita

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Hindu holy book

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9
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Atman

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Soul

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10
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Moksha

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Moksha often refers to various forms of release or liberation

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11
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Samsara

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Cycle of death rebirth and death

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12
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Karma

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An action which will affect the future of that person

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13
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Incarnation

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A god in human flesh

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14
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Reincarnation

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A person or animal in whom a particular soul is believed to be reborn

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15
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Avatar

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A manifestation of a deity or released soul in dodily form on earth

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16
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Shakti

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The female principal of divine energy especially when personafied as the supreme deity

17
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Caste

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The way Indian society works

18
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Brahmans

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Religious leaders

19
Q

Kshatriyas

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Traditionally have the power

20
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Raishayas

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Ordinary people who farm and trade

21
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Shudras

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Traditionally served the higher classes and did jobs other people didn’t want to do