Hinduism Flashcards


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Polytheism

Belief in many gods.

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Vishnu

A Hindu god considered the preserver of the world

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Brahma

A Hindu god considered the creator of the world

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Shiva

A Hindu god considered the destroyer of the world.

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Untochables

LOWEST LEVEL OF INDIAN SOCIETY; not considered a real part of the caste system; often given degrading jobs; their life was extremely difficult.

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Karma

( Hinduism and Buddhism ) The effects of a persons actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation.

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Meditation

The focusing of attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation

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Caste system

A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life.

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Enlightenment

A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions.

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Reincarnation

The rebirth of a soul in a new body.

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Vedas

Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.