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Ancient India Notes
Ancient India notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Subcontinent | A large landmass that is smaller than a continent. |
| Monsoons | Seasonal prevailing wind blowing from the southwest and bringing rain. |
| Sanskrit | An ancient Indic language. |
| Caste system | The Hindu conception of the social order. |
| Hinduism | A major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia. |
| Reincarnation | The rebirth of a soul in a new body. |
| Karma | The sum of a person's actions. |
| Fasting | Abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink. |
| Meditation | Sit quietly and clear the mind or be deep in thought. |
| Buddha | Teachers in Buddhism, of whom Gautama was the last. |
| Buddhism | A religion, originated in India by Buddha. |
| Nirvana | A place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven. It is the highest state that someone can attain. |