RS - Hinduism: Key Words

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The great power which Hindus believe controls everything.
Brahman
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Follower of the religion 'Hinduism'.
Hindu
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Main religion of India.
Hinduism
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Belief that the soul is reborn in another body.
Reincarnation
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Very holy.
Sacred
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Old language.
Sanskrit
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The soul, a person's spirit.
Atman
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Something which stands for something else.
Symbol
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The three Gods that form Brahman: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Trimurti
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Someone who makes something.
Creator
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Someone who breaks something down.
Destroyer
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Lack of knowledge.
Ignorance
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Someone who keeps something safe.
Preserver
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Showing adoration, devotion and respect to God.
Worship
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Belief in more than one God.
Polytheistic
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Belief in one God.
Monotheistic
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Duties of living.
Dharma
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Actions which affect the next life.
Karma
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The rebirth cycle.
Samsara
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End of the rebirth cycle.
Moksha
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Hindu temple/place of worship.
Mandir
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Worship using fire and lights.
Arti
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Singing of special hymns.
Bhajan
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Offering of fire to a God.
Havan
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Offering of life to a God.
Sacrifice
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Name given to varnas and jatis.
Caste System
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Ghandi's name for the untouchables.
Harijan
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Part of a varna (group decided by job).
Caste/Jati
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Fighting for what you belive in, without using violence.
Ahimsa
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'Great Soul' was the title given to Ghandi.
Mahatma
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Follower of the religion 'Hinduism'.

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Hindu

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Main religion of India.

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Card 4

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Belief that the soul is reborn in another body.

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Very holy.

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