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Hindu Terms
Mr.Strunin's Test
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Religious Studies
10th Grade
10/13/2009

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Vedanta
Definition
system of belief/hindu philosophy- truth, knowledge
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Aryan
Definition
Persian Origins/race of pple who brought Vedas
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Dravidian
Definition
Original Indus River Valley inhabitiants
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Sanskrit
Definition
Ancient Indian Language
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Upanishads
Definition
Last section of Vedas, to receive knowledge
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Neti Neti
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Not this not that, words limit power to describe Brahman, just as much what you say hes not
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Avidya
Definition
Not see, human inability to see through maya
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Maya
Definition
Veil
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Samsara
Definition
Reincarnation cycle
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Moksha
Definition
Point of enlightenment
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Advaita
Definition
Not 2, no diff b/w seen and whats seen
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Avatar
Definition
Incarnation of hindu diety esp Vishnu
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Vishnu
Definition
Preserver in triad
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Krishna
Definition
handsome young mad w harp, avatar of Vishnu
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Gita
Definition
Song or hymn
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Yogas
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Hindu discipline
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Jhana Yoga
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Yoga of knowledge
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Karma
Definition
effects of actions
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Bhakti Yoga
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Love faith, gods/prayer
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Raja Yoga
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Kings, devotional prayer/study
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Hatha Yoga
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Excersize
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Non attached Work
Definition
Core of Karma, pure motive, dharma w/o regarding result
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Tat Tvav Asi
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That you are, youre it, moment you realize you and Brahman same
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Guru
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Teacher/guide
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Sadhana
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“Holy” holy path practice yogas
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Sadhu
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One who leaves society for holy path
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Kama
Definition
God of Love
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