Hinduism Keywords Flashcards
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Ashrama
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One of the four stages of life
2
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Atharva veda
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One of the four ancient books
3
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Atman
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Th energy in every form of life called the soul
4
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Avatar
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The descent of a Hindu god to earth
5
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Bhakti
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Love or devotion
6
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Brahma
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The Hindu creator god … part of the trimurti
7
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Brahman
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The Hindu creator god the holy power in the universe
8
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Dharana
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The beginning of meditation
9
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Dharma
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The religious or moral duty of a Hindu
10
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Diwali
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The Festival of Lights marking the end of a year and the beginning of a new
11
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Dukkha
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Hindu teaching about suffering
12
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Fasting
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Not eating for religious reasons
13
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Ganesha
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Hindu god with the head of an elephant
14
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Guru
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Holy teacher or Hinduism
15
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Karma
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Actions that have an affect on the future this life or the other
