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Indian Vocabulary

TermDefinition
atman the spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded as inherent in the real self of the individual
moksha the transcendent state attained as a result of being released from the cycle of rebirth
reincarnation the rebirth of a soul in a new body
Karma the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences
dharma the eternal and inherent nature of reality, regarded in Hinduism as a cosmic law underlying right behavior and social order
ahimsa respect for all living things and avoidance of violence toward others
castes each of the hereditary classes of Hindu society, distinguished by relative degrees of ritual purity or pollution and of social status
Siddhartha Gautama an ascetic and spiritual teacher of ancient India Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path the path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced; right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration
nirvana a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth
sects a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (typically regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong
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