the idea that all existing things in reality come from one original source

a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life

a religion that developed in India over many centuries; it traces its roots to older traditions, such as Vedic beliefs and Brahmanism

a concept found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions about how the good and evil done in a past life determines what happens to one’s soul in the next life

the belief that a person’s soul is reborn into a new body after death

an ancient Indian language

a collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus

a social group that does a particular job and that a person is born into. There are thousands of jatis.

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

a journey to a holy place