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.
Untochables
LOWEST LEVEL OF INDIAN SOCIETY; 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 his next incarnation.
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.
Enlightenment
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.
Vedas
Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.