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| The English word "__________” comes from a Sanskrit word that means "river." | Hindu |
| The most ancient scriptures of Hinduism. Composed in the Sanskrit language, they are the foundation of Hinduism. | Veda |
| Refers to a sacred verbal formula that is repeated in prayer or meditation: | Mantra |
| The oldest sacred hymn in the Vedas is the: | Rig Veda |
| Refers to a hallucinogenic beverage that was used as an offering to Hindu gods and used in Vedic ritual sacrifices. | Soma |
| Refers to an important type of shruti scripture. They are concerned with the cycle of rebirth, karma, and the relationship between the Ultimate Reality and the soul. The word translates to "to sit down beside." | Upanishads |
| Refers to an incarnation of a Hindu god (typically Vishnu). | Avatar |
| Within Hinduism, “__________” is the real essence. It is the "real self" and considered identical to the Ultimate Reality. | Atman |
