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13 Cards in this Set
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Location Today
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India and Southeast Asia
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Brahman
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world is simply an aspect of Brahman or the Creator, all-encompassing
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Atman
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Soul and personality
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Devas
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help maintain order in nature
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Riencarnation
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"sumsara" when you die you are later reborn in another form.
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Karma
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the sum effect of his or her deeds and actions during life.
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Moksha
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escape from the cycle of rebirth
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Dharma
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set of spiritual duties and obligations.
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Sacred texts
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The Vedes, sacred hyms and chants was not written by humans for a while 3,00 years old. core of Hinduism
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Later writing
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upanishads not written, philosophical reflections on the Vedes. meaning of life, Ramayana & the Mahabhrata, Rama and Vishnu and Krishna
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Yoga
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physical and mental excresise, focus their bodes and minds, meditation.
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Sacred Places
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Ganges River, Ghats- steps at the river. Holy City-Varanas
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Places of Worship
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Anywhere including temples, shrines and at home.
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