8893508059 | Atman | This refers to the real self beyond ego or false self. It is often referred to as 'spirit' or 'soul' and indicates our true self or essence which underlies our existence. | ![]() | 0 |
8893508061 | Brahman | The belief in which a person participates in a larger cosmic order and forms a small part of a universal soul. The highest goal of the individual soul is to escape the reincarnation cycle and enter permanent union with this. | 1 | |
8893508070 | Karma | ____________ was/is a Hindu concept that states that the sum of good and bad in a person's life will determine his or her status in the next life. It held that individuals who lived virtuous lives and fulfilled all their duties could rebirth into a purer and more honorable existence. | 2 | |
8893508074 | Moksha | Hindu concept of the salvation of the soul. | 3 | |
8893508078 | Samsara | Hindu term for the concept of transmigration, that is, the soul passing into a new incarnation. | 4 |
AP World History/Geography: Chapter 4 Vocabulary Flashcards
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