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63 Cards in this Set
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sanskrit
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root of all indian languages, oldes language
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shramanas
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those who exert themself, one who has renounced the world (ascetic)
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moksha
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hinduism ultimate goal, release of samsara
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hinud conception of dharma
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caste duty
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brahmin
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highest level of caste, teaches the veda, made living through alms
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the 4 castes
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highest to lowest: brahmins,
kshatriyas, vaisyas, sudras, pariahs |
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pariahs
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untouchables
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shudras
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unskilled workers
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vaisyas
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skilled workers
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kshatriyas
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warriors and rulers
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bhakti movement
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enthusiastic worsip to personal god in the form of song, dance, art, pilgrimage, puja
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puja
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act of showing reverance to a god/divine being through invocations (prayer, song, rituals), make spiritual connection with god
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vishnu
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preserver
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shiva
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destroyer
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shakti
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feminine god
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avatars
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incarnation of gods
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tilak/tikka
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dot on the forehead
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where did the name hindu come from?
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the outsiders from those who live across/on hindu
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ahimsa
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the belief of the sacredness of all live beings
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vedas
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the four books of the hindu sacred writings
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omnipresence
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everywhere at the same time
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omnipotent
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all powerful
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omniscience
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all knowing
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mahabharata
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past of the vedas, songs of god/lord, orgins of mother india
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ramayana
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part of the vedas, orgins of mother india
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bhagavad vita
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part of the mahabharata, has songs, poems, chants, metaphors
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siddhartha guatama
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the buddha, born a prince, sheltered, saw four passings sights, leaves everything, goes on quest, enlightenment
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four noble truths
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1) all lives are filled with suffering
2) suffering is caused by craving for worldly things (dukkha) 3) can be an end to suffering if freed from desires 4) through 8 fold path |
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dukkha
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suffering
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tanha
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desire/craving
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dharma for buddhism
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the truth/buddha's teachings
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8 fold path
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1)right views
2) right thought 3) right speech 4) right action 5) right work 6) right effort 7) right mindfulness 8) right concentration |
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arhat
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one who perfects 8 fold path, "noble being"
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therevada
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teachings of the elders, southeast asia
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mahayana
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focused on the teachings of the buddha,east asia
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bodhisattva
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"buddha to be", wants to help others find enlightenment
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hinayana
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lesser vehicle, therevada
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mahayana nickname
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greater vehicle
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pali
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pakrit language
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sangha
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monastery
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sikh
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disciple/follower of ten gurus
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punjab
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particuluar state in NW india
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gurdwara
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place of worship
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Guru Nanak
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1st guru, founder
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guru gobind singh
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last guru
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guru granth sahib/adi granth
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"guru", holy text
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khalsa
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sikh brotherhood, alliance of pure, follow 5 k's
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5 k's
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1) kesh
2) kangha 3) kirpan 4) kara 5) kacch |
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singh
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practicing 5 k's, men take this name, "lion"
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kaur
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the name women take, "princess"
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sikh
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disciple/follower of ten gurus
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punjab
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particuluar state in NW india
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gurdwara
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place of worship
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Guru Nanak
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1st guru, founder
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guru gobind singh
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last guru
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kesh
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leave hair uncut
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kangha
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comb worn in hair
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kirpan
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lil dagger
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kara
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to wear a steel bracelet
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kacch
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knee lenght undergarment
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langer
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the common meal and place
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amritsar
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location of golden temple
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mughal
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muslim/islamic impact
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