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Polytheism
belief in multiple gods
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Animism
belief that all things have souls
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Aryans
“the noble ones”; group of immigrants who moved to the Indus River Valley. Hinduism is based on their religion.
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Sanskrit
language of Hindu scriptures
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Vedic
relating to Hindu scripture, the Vedas; early language before Sanskrit
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Samsara
the cycle of birth, life, death, & rebirth
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Atman
your soul trapped in matter
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Karma
actions which help determine your next incarnation
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Moksha
enlightenment or union of your atman with Brahman
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Dharma
fulfilling your duty
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Ahisma
principle of nonviolence
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Maya
false knowledge or illusion
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Brahman
the ultimate reality
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Rajas:
chieftans of Aryan society
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Varnas
basic social classes
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Caste
strict social divide
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Brahmins
priests, scholars
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Vaisyas
workers, merchants
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Varnashramadharma
duties performed according to your caste and stage of life
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Brahma
creator of the universe
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Vishnu
preserver of the universe (10 avatars)
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Shiva
destroyer of the universe
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Krishna
avatar of Vishnu, in Bhagavad-Gita
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Holi
festival dedicated to Krishna; once was a fertility ceremony
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Divali
new year; festival of lights; connected to Kali (consort of Shiva) & Lakshmi
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Dasehra
honor of Durga’s (consor of Shiva)victory over the Buffalo demon
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