Ancient India Vocabulary

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Large landmass distinct from continent

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Subcontinent

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Strong wind that blows one way in winter and the opposite way in the summer.

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Monsoon

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Aryan written language

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Sanskrit

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Social group a person is born into and can not change.

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Caste

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Spiritual Guide

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Guru

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To find truth, you must give up all desires.

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Buddhism

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Believes in reincarnation and karma.

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Hinduism

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Rebirth of the soul in a different body

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Reincarnation

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Divine Law: Do your duties

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Dharma

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State of wisdom

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Nirvana