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Hinduism |
A religion that developed in India over many centuries; it traces its roots to older traditions , such as Vedic beliefs and Brahmanism |
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Vedas |
A collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus |
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Sanskirt |
An ancient Indian language |
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Brahmanism |
Ancient ritual traditions in which Brahmins played a key role; it grew out of older Vedic religous beliefs and help lead to Hinduism |
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Caste |
A class, or group in the Hindu society |
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Dharma |
A belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life |
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Karma |
A belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of that persons past life |
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Reincarnation |
The belief that a persons soul is reborn into a new body after death |
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Pilgramage |
A journey to a holy place |
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Devine |
Heavenly or God-like |
