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Hinduism Facts

for semester 1 exam AP MODERN WORLD

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Hinduism what it isn't missionary religion, no founder, no dogma,
Sanskrit language to serve religious purposes
Vedas Collection of songs, rituals, poems and hymns
Brahman encompassing of life
Atman individual soul
Moksha greed, hatred and desires are extinguished
Ascetics abandons all society to help people who are suffering and wish to reach moksha
Karma record of good and bad deeds
Dharma moral obligation and duty
Important river ganges river
Varna Caste based on color
Jati Caste based on occupation
Brahmins scholars and teachers (highest)
Kshatriyas warriors and kings (2nd highest)
Vaishyas agriculturists and merchants (middle)
Shudras artisans, service providers (lowest)
Untouchables outcastes (sub caste)
Law of Manu written law
Mahabharata collection of epics
Hindu Art many gods with many hands, different incarnations, gender changes and avatars
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