Hinduism Review

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Where did Hinduism originate?

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India

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Who founded Hinduism?

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No single person. It developed out of centuries of traditions.

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Concept that people are born with a set of skills that help them serve one of the four general needs of a functioning society.

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Varnas

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In Hindu belief, the supreme power or divine force, of which everything in the universe, including the soul, is a part.

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Brahman

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The three Hindu gods who, respectively, create, preserve, and destroy/transform the universe.

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Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

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What do many Hindus believe are the gods' relationship to Brahman?

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They each represent a different power or quality of Brahman.

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Duties one must follow to lead an honorable life; one's role in society.

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dharma

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All the good and bad a person has done in their past lives; determines the nature of their next life.

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karma

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The reincarnation cycle.

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samsara

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Collection of ancient writings considered sacred by Hindus.

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The Vedas