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A hinduism study guide for world religions

Religious Terms:
Sanatana Dharma- Name for Hinduism from practitioners.
Sanatana- Eternal, ageless.
Dharma- Encompasses matters of duty, natural law, social welfare, health, transcendental realization, holistic approach, social coherence, and good of all.
Atman- The inner self, subtle self, or soul.
Brahman- Breath behind all existence.
Samsara- The karma run wheel of birth, death, and rebirth.
Moksha- The achievement of liberation from limitations of space, time, and matter, through the realization of the immortal Absolute
Karma- Our actions and their effects on this life and our life to come.
Scripture:
Vedas- Sublime religious texts often referred to as the foundation of Santana Dharma. Comprised of four parts developed over time.
Samhitas- Hymns of praise in worshi...

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