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| Aboriginal festival celebrating heirs and weddings. Involves feasting and dances. |
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Belief that everything has a soul and our spirits live on after death.
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Protective entities that link us to our ancestors
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Cheif/leader
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| The earth was flooded. Sky Woman spread mud on a turtle's shell to create North America |
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Universal supreme being which all things are originate and return to.
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Creator of the universe. Part of the Trinity.
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Temporary/imperfect nature of the world
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Endless cycle of rebirths
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Liberation of samsara; atman is reunited with Brahman
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Spiritual teacher who teaches moksha
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Preserver of the universe; part of Trinity
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Mother goddess; represents female energy
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Destroyer of universe; part of Trinity
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Religious/moral duty
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Four Stages of Life
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1. Student: gain knowledge
2: Householder: provide for family
3:Forest dweller: retire, study
4: Ascetic: give up wordly life, attain moksha |
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| Four Goals of Life (Hinduism) |
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1. Dharma: being compassionate
2. Artha: earning money to provide for family
3: Kama: pursuing love
4: Moksha: gaining salvation |
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| Hindu caste. Religious leaders. |
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| Hindu caste. Warriors/rulers |
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| Hindu caste. Farmers/Merchants |
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| Hindu caste. Servants/labourers. |
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| What does the cow symbolize in Hinduism? How does it add to India's economy? |
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| Symbolizes mother of all life. Breeds oxen for farming and dung is used for cleaning, cooking, building, and fuel. |
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