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Terminology and Concepts in Hinduism: A Glossary, Quizzes of World Religions

Definitions for various terms and concepts in hinduism, including samsara, sanskrit, veda, ashram, jnana, mantra, puja, cast system, brahmins, kshariyas, vaishyas, shudras, the four stages of life, and the four aims of life. It also includes definitions for less common terms such as jeda and mutis.

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2012/2013

Uploaded on 02/05/2013

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TERM 1
Samsara
DEFINITION 1
the cycle of reincarnation
TERM 2
Sanskrit
DEFINITION 2
Language
TERM 3
Veda
DEFINITION 3
writing, holy books
TERM 4
Ashram
DEFINITION 4
Holy house
TERM 5
Jnana
DEFINITION 5
Deep spiritual knowlege
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Samsara

the cycle of reincarnation

TERM 2

Sanskrit

DEFINITION 2

Language

TERM 3

Veda

DEFINITION 3

writing, holy books

TERM 4

Ashram

DEFINITION 4

Holy house

TERM 5

Jnana

DEFINITION 5

Deep spiritual knowlege

Mantra

repetitive chant

TERM 7

Puja

DEFINITION 7

Images/Symbols

TERM 8

Cast System

DEFINITION 8

Brahmins, Kshariyas, Vaishyas, Shudras

TERM 9

Brahmins

DEFINITION 9

Knowledge

TERM 10

Kshariyas

DEFINITION 10

Power

Sahdu do what?

No attachment, homeless, wondering alone

TERM 17

4 Aims of Life

DEFINITION 17

Artha (Wealth)Moksha (Liberation)Kama (Pleasure)Dharma

(Duty)

TERM 18

Jeda

DEFINITION 18

Scripture

TERM 19

Mutis

DEFINITION 19

Little images that are alive/ statue that is alive

TERM 20

Vashnava Shakti

DEFINITION 20

Soul Shock