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11 Cards in this Set
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Brahman (BRAH mun)
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a single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything; is considered to be the "creator."
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Avatar (AV uh tahr)
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a representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form.
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Reincarnation
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the rebirth of the soul in the body of another living being.
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Dharma (DAHR muh)
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the religious and moral duties of Hindus.
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Ahimsa (uh HIM sah)
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the Hindu idea of non-violence.
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Vishnu
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important Hindu god; is considered to be the "preserver." Kindly god who is concerned with the welfare of human beings.
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Shiva
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important Hindu god; is considered to be the "destroyer." He is powerful and is not concerned with human matters.
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Ganges
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Sacred river in India.
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Shakti
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wife of Shiva; she is both a creator and destroyer...both kind and cruel.
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Upanishads
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a religious Hindu text that means "sitting near a teacher." It is written in a question/answer form.
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Yoga
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a physical activity; system of special exercises and breathing.
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