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Hinduism |
A religion that developed in India over many centuries; it traces it's roots in older religions. |
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Vedas |
A collection of ancient writings viewed as scared by many Hindus. |
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Sanskrit |
An ancient Indian language. |
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Brahmanism |
Ancient ritual traditions in which Brahmins played a key role; it grew out of the older Vedic religion. |
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caste |
A class, or group, in 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 that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of the next's. |
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Reincarnation |
The belief that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death. |
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Pilgrimage |
A journey to a holy place. |
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Divine |
From a dieite, or God. |
