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- 3. Symbolizes a mantra. Most universal Hindu symbol.
- 5. Money from the brides family must be giving to the grooms family.
- 6. Ghandi fought for social ________.
- 9. Four most scared writings.
- 11. He led India to independence.
- 12. Each stage of the Hindu God has a ______ counterpart.
- 13. Hindus believe all religions are _____.
- 16. Commentaries on the four Vedas. They discuss the meaning of mantras.
- 18. Festival of lights.
- 20. Repetition of a phrase or word while someone is meditating or praying.
- 21. Hinduism was not founded by any particular __________.
- 22. A manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth.
- 24. Enlightenment that every Hindu strives for. This Bring them in harmony with Brahma.
- 25. Two main groups helped develop Hinduism; Indus Valley and ______.
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- 1. Festival celebrating spring.
- 2. Good ____ will lead to higher status in your next life.
- 4. God of preservation or sustainer.
- 7. If someone converts into the religion of Hinduism, there is no formal _________.
- 8. Country of origin.
- 10. Symbol of good luck and fortune.
- 14. Cycle of rebirth.
- 15. Much like Taoism _______ is practiced to have a healthy mind and body.
- 17. The destroyer. One of the three stages of the principal God.
- 19. Most of the festivals and celebrations are based on the ______ calendar.
- 23. The necessity of righteous living. The principle or law that orders the universe.