Polytheism
Belief in many gods
Vishnu
A Hindu god considered the preserver of the world
Brahma
A Hindu god considered the creator of the world
Shiva
A Hindu god considered the destroyer of the world
Untouchable
LOWEST LEVEL OF INDIAN SOCITEY, not considered a real part of the caste system, often given degrading jobs; their life was extremely difficult
Karma
(Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a persons actions that determine his destiny in the next incranation
Meditation
The focusing of attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation
Caste System
A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life
Enlightment
A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions
Reincarnation
The rebirth of a soul in a new body