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the world third largest religion
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sacred text of Hinduism
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salvation through liberation from the human condition
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Hindu belief in a series of lifetimes before liberation
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the belief that all of reality is ultimately one
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the essence that is shared among all living things;pure spirit
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the individual soul or true self; the brahman within us
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creator god of the Hindu trinity
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preserver god of the Hindu trinity
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destroyer god of the Hindu trinity
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the study and explaining of the nature of the universe
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unlike Western culture, this is how Hindus track time
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the Wheel of Rebirth; doctrine of reincarnation
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The principle of cause and effect where intent and actions influence one's future.
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One's righteous duty or moral obligations
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This controversial system identifies people by class or caste, reflecting status and opportunity
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the original term for the caste system which means "color"
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stage of life characterized by study of the Vedas
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goal of life focused on material success
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goal of life focused on desires of the senses
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The incarnation of a deity, especially Vishnu, in earthly form.
