Hinduism Concepts

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Polytheism

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Belief in multiple deities.

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Geographic Origin

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Originated in the Indian subcontinent.

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Significant Writings

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Includes texts like the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads.

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Atman

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The individual soul or essence.

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Brahman

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The ultimate reality or world soul.

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Karma

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The law of cause and effect in actions. What comes around, goes around.

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Dharma

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The ethical duty or moral order.

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Caste System: Brahmin

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Priestly and scholarly class.

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Caste System: Kshatriya

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Warrior and ruler class.

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Caste System: Vaishya

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Merchant and artisan class.