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

untouchables

lowest level of indian society

karma

hinduism and buddhism effects on a person

meditation

the focusing of ones mind

caste system

A hindusocial class

enlightenment

a movement in the 18th century

reincarnation

the rebirth of a soul in a new body