Unit 2 Flashcards
learn them (5 cards)
1
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Brahman
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Originally referred to creative power or truth inherent in Vedic hymns and later recited during a sacrifice. By the time of the Upanishads it came to be referred to as the absolute reality.
2
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Brahmin
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A ritual specialist associated with Brahman. Also known as Brahmana and Brahman.
3
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Brahmanas
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Text that deal with Brahman in which Vedic sacrifice is described.
4
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Brahma
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A Hindu God associated with creation
5
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Dharma
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Truth, law, duty or obligation
