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Hinduism |
a religion that developed over time in India over many centuries. Traces roots to Vedic and Brahmanism. |
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Vedas |
a collection of sacred Hindu ancient writings |
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Sanskrit |
an ancient Indian language |
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Brahmanism |
ancient ritual traditions with Brahmins from older Vedic beliefs. |
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caste |
a class in Hindu society |
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dharma |
a belief in Hinduism that a person has a duty to live in honorable life. |
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karma |
a belief in Hinduism that good and evil deeds in a past life affect the future |
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reincarnation |
the belief that a person's soul is reborn in a different body. |
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pilgramage |
a journey to a holy place |
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divine |
heavenly or god-like |
