Vedas, Upanishads, Gita, major deities, philosophical schools, festivals, and devotional traditions.
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- What is the Rigveda?
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The oldest of the four Vedas, a collection of hymns and religious poetry in ancient Sanskrit- What is the Yajurveda?
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A Veda containing prose instructions and formulas for performing rituals and sacrifices- What is the Samaveda?
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A Veda consisting of melodic chants and hymns meant to be sung during rituals- What is the Atharvaveda?
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A Veda containing spells, incantations, and knowledge for practical purposes and protection against evil- What are the Upanishads?
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Philosophical texts exploring the nature of Brahman and atman through dialogue, forming the concluding portion of the Vedas- Which Upanishad is primarily known for teaching about the sacred syllable Aum?
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The Mandukya Upanishad- What is the Bhagavad Gita?
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A sacred dialogue between Krishna and the warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, exploring dharma and liberation- In which epic poem is the Bhagavad Gita found?
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The Mahabharata- What is the Mahabharata?
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An ancient Indian epic poem recounting a dynastic struggle and containing the Bhagavad Gita- What is the Ramayana?
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An ancient Indian epic poem recounting the life and adventures of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu- What are the Puranas?
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Ancient narrative texts containing stories of deities, cosmology, sacred sites, and devotional practices- What is Brahman?
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The ultimate reality or cosmic consciousness from which all existence arises- What is the atman?
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The eternal, unchanging self or soul within all living beings- Define karma
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The law of cause and effect by which actions produce corresponding consequences in this life or future lives- Define dharma
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Duty, righteousness, and moral law, the ethical responsibilities of one's role and stage of life
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