Across
- 2. Hindu belief in rebirth after death
- 3. A part of Brahman that represents creation
- 6. This river is sacred to Hindus. It is believed that the water can wash away illness
- 7. A division of four social classes based on the ancient Hindu teachings
- 8. Hindu place of worship
- 9. Ancient Hindu writings
- 14. This religion can be described as this __________. It has no founder, no common language, no deity, no common scripture, and no common ritual
- 15. Belief in freedom from the end of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth
- 16. Also known as the Festival of Lights with traditions like lighting lamps and floating candles along rivers
- 17. A prayer ritual
- 18. A area of worship within the home
- 19. A part of Brahman that is the preserver
- 20. The one universal spirit
Down
- 1. Belief that a person's actions, good or bad, impacts the place in society during rebirth
- 3. This item is shared between siblings and represents a bond of protection
- 4. The cycle of life, death, and rebirth
- 5. Collection of stories, lessons, and epics. Ideas about Reincarnation and the cycle or rebirth is stressed in this
- 10. This animal is sacred to Hindus
- 11. The third largest world religion with 1 billion followers
- 12. A famous Hindu leader known for methods of nonviolent protests in social change and the "Free the People" movement to free India from British control
- 13. This holiday celebrates the return of spring with spaying colorful water and powders
- 14. This activity helps Hindus learn about stories, lessons, and epics
- 18. A part of Brahman that represents destruction
