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8 Cards in this Set
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karma
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sum total of what you do,
free will, as you sin, you shall repent |
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samsara
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wheel of Brahman,
cycle of reincarnation |
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dharma
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duty in life,
one's purpose or identity |
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Sita
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falls in love with Rama, love at 1st sight,
a devoted wife, followed him to the forest, gets caputured by Ravana |
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Brahman/Atman
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unifying oneness of the universe,
spark of Brahman |
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maya
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"veil of ignorance", illusion,
material world, must detach from maya to attain moksha |
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ahimsa
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idea of getting to be able to fight for dharma without sinning or receiving bad karma,
non-violence, without malice |
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moksha
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when liberation is acheived permanently, reached highest level of spirituality, no need for reincarnation, unconditional, ultimate goal for Hindus, "ultimate greatness"
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