1. What are the origins and beliefs of Hinduism?
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What are the origins and beliefs of Hinduism?

2. vedas
Definition: a collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus.
Sentence: The earliest of the Vedas grew out of traditions brought into India by the Aryans.

3. Sanskrit Definition: and ancient Indian Language
Sentence: Traditions expanded over centuries in India, as the teachings of the Vedas were handed down orally from generation to generation, before India had a written form of Sanskrit.

4. interpret Definition: explain the meaning of
Sentence: the Brahmins were responsible for interpreting the Vedas and performing rituals.

5. karma
Definition: a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that the good and evil done in the past life determines the nature of that person’s next life.
Sentence: Karma explains the importance of living according to dharma

6. reincarnation
Definition: the belief that a person’s soul is reborn into a new body after death.
Sentence: People escape the cycle of rebirth, or reincarnation , by following their dharma