Global Religious Key Terms

Front

Brahma

Back

Creator of life; the creator- Hinduism

Front

Shiva

Back

The destroyer (constructive destruction)- Hinduism

Front

Vishnu

Back

The preserver- Hinduism

Front

Samsara (reincarnation)

Back

Belief that someone lives, dies, and is born again into another body- Hinduism

Front

Karma

Back

The belief that everything that happens to a person, good or bad, is the result of things they did in another life- Hinduism

Front

Dharma

Back

Most important aim of life for Hindus; the belief that every person has a set of duties/debts based on age, education, occupation, and social status (duties are more important than rights)- Hinduism

Front

Gurus

Back

Spiritual leaders that help spread Hindu beliefs- Hinduism

Front

Ascetics

Back

A person dedicated a life of spiritual austerity and self-discipline- Hinduism

Front

Moksha

Back

The goal of Hindus; to release the atman from suffering and unite it with Brahman to reach a state of perfect understanding- Hinduism

Front

Caste system

Back

Division and segregation of Hindu society (social classes/groups)- Hinduism