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58 Cards in this Set
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AGNI |
God of Fire |
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AHIMSA |
A reverence fo all life (non-violence, non-injury) |
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ARYANS |
Nomadic group 1800-1500 BC. Began caste system |
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ASHRAM |
Community close to Iskon temple |
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ATMAN |
Eternal self/soul. Identical to Braham |
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AVATAR |
"descent" of the divine. Incarnation of Vishnu (there are 10 of them) |
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BHAGAVAD GITA |
"Song Celestial" concerning Krishna. Influencial scripture |
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BRAHMA |
Creator God (one of Hindu Trimurti) |
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BRAHMAN |
The absolute. Reality that is source of all being and knowing |
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BRAHMIN |
Priests of Hinduism |
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DRAVIDIANS |
Prehistoric inhabitants of India |
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DURGA |
One of the names of Devi as consort of Shiva. A mother and a warrior |
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GANESHA |
"Lord of Ganesha." Elephant headed. Keeper of space and time. Honored at doorway and outset. |
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GARUDA |
Sunbird and vehicle of Vishnu |
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HARE KRISHNA |
Popular name of ISKCON |
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HARIJAN |
"Children of God" of India. Named by Ghandi. |
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INDRA |
Vedic Warrior God (with lightening bolt). Killed Vritra. |
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International Society for Krishna Consciousness |
ISCKON. Movement devoted to Krishna. Worshipped through service, study, meditation, and chanting. |
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KALI |
Divine Mother |
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KALPA |
Age or eon. |
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KARMA |
Moral law: Reap what you sow |
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KRISHNA |
8th Avatar. Inner Lord who personifies spiritual love and lives in hearts of all beings |
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KSHATRIYA |
Member of warrior caste. Heroism, high spirit, ability, etc. |
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LINGAM |
Phlic symbol used to worship god of fertility. |
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MAHA-MANTRA |
"great mantra" |
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MANU |
Father of humanity (like Adam or Noah) |
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MAYA |
Ilusion of reality other than Braham-Atman |
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MOKSHA |
Transcending sense to bring one to release/ the release. |
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NANDI |
White bull Shiva rides on. Makes music |
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NATARAJA |
"Lord of the Dance." Destroys ignorance through dancing |
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NIRVANA |
Oneness with Braham-Atman. Released from cycle of reincarnation |
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PARVATI |
Consorts of Shiva |
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RADHA |
Wife of Krishna. |
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RAMA |
7th avatar. Model of righteousness. Son of Dasaratha and husband of Sita. Hero |
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RAMAYANA |
Hindu scripture telling story of Rama |
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RIG VEDA |
1st Religious text in India. One of four Vedas. |
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RUDRAS |
Veic gods. Gods of storm. (sometimes singular) |
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SAMADHI |
Experience of oneness with Brahman-Atman attainable in this life |
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SAMSARA |
Cycle of rebirths |
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SARASVATI |
Sacred River. Name of Brahma's wife |
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SESHA |
Serpent on whom Vishnu reclines |
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SHAKTI |
Power or energy. The female power of God with creative function |
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SHAKTISM |
Worship of Shakti |
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SHIVA |
The Destroyer. Third member of trimurti. |
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SHRUTI |
Primary revelation in Hindu canon. Four Vedas, Upanishads, Aranyaksa, and Brahmanas. |
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SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA |
Indian prince who founded Buddhism. 9th avatar of Vushnu |
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SMRITI |
All Hindu scripture not in Shruti |
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SOMA |
Drink of the gods |
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SUDRA |
4th caste. Slaves, servents, etc. |
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TRIMURTI |
Trinity of Gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva. |
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UMA |
Consort of Shiva |
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UPANISHADS |
Mystical documents found at end of each Veda |
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VAISHYA |
3rd caste. Merchants |
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VAJRA |
Lightning bolt controled by Indra |
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VARUNA |
Vedic god of natural/moral law |
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VEDAS |
Scrptural book of hymns, charms, formulas |
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VISHNU |
The preserver. Personal expression of Brahman-Atman. Worshipped through avatars Krishna and Rama |
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Vritra |
Dragon/snake retained waters. Killed by Indra |
