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Hinduism Vocabulary Hindu universal spirit translated as God Natural law that gives harmony and balance to the universe; collection of teachings Religious teacher that leads Hindu worship A major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion. Actions that affect future lives Belief in many gods Rebirth in which a soul moves to another body depending on how well a person lives his/her life Hindu holy book Introduction The vast majority of Hindus live in ______________________. Hinduism is a ______________________ of many different religious traditions. The word Hindu means “people living near the ______________________ River.” According to Hindu scripture, Brahman is a spirit that cannot be __________________ or heard. Scriptures Unlike other religions, Hinduism is not based on one particular ___________________ or text. The earliest Hindu scriptures are called The Vedas, which means _______________________. The Bhagavad Gita is read ___________________ than any other Hindu scripture. Beliefs The Dharma is the natural law that gives harmony and ___________________ to the universe. For Hindus, to live according to the Dharma means doing one’s duty and living a virtuous life. “One should never do that to another which one regards as injurious to one’s own self. This, in brief is the ________________ of the dharma.” The goal for all Hindus is to be united with Brahman after _________________. The word reincarnation means “to be made flesh again.” Reincarnation happens until the ____________________ achieves moksha or “liberation.” What we do in one life impacts what happens to us in the _____________ life is called the law of karma. A bath in the Ganges ______________ is said to purify the soul. Worship Hindus worship in a temple or a shrine at __________________. Aum is the most recognizable symbol of Hinduism. Yoga is a form of _____________________ the Hindus use to break free of the cycle of reincarnation. The Hindu house of _____________________ is called a mandir, which means “house of the deity.”