Hinduism Flashcards

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ahimsa

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the principle of non-violence

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Aryans

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nomadic warriors who mixed their traditions with the native Indus Valley people to form early Hindu traditions

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atman

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the personal, individual spirit or soul

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Aum

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picture symbol and verbal sound representing the universe; also Om

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avatar

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one of the incarnations of a god, especially Vishnu

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Brahma

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God of creation

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Brahman

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the energy that sustains the universe, the supreme presence in Hinduism

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Caste

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the ancient system of groups with a specific role and position in society; also called Jati

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cremation

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the act of burning the dead

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dharma

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law or social duty; way of behaving determined by caste and stage of life