| Agni | Vedic god of altar fire; mediates between the gods and men |
| Atman | Real self, the eternal and sometimes universal life principle |
| Bhagavad-Gita | “Song of the Lord,” most well-known Hindu scripture with philosophical dialogue between warrior Arjuna and Lord God Krishna |
| Brahma | Creator god, first member of the Hindu triad, consisting of Brahma, Shiva, and Vishna |
| Brahman | Ultimate Reality, supreme essence of the universe, the all-pervading deity |
| Brahmin (or Brahman) | Member of priestly caste, the highest and most noble class |
| Darhma | Teachings of virtue and principle; term by which Hindus refer to their own religion |
| Ganesa | God of prudence and wisdom represented as a short red or yellow man with an elephant’s head |
| Hanuman | Monkey god, lord of the winds; helped Rama in battle |
| Indra | Vedic god of rain and thunder, originally the god of light; once considered as member of Hindu triad |
| Karma | Culminating value of all of one’s life actions, good and bad, which together determine one's next rebirth after death |
| Krishna | 8th or 9th incarnation of Vishnu, widely worshipped deity; followers believe he is the supreme deity, incarnating as Vishnu. |
| Lakshma (or Laksmi) | Goddess of beauty and wealth, concubine of Krishna (and/or Vishnu) |
| Mahabharata | One of the national epics of India, containing famous Bhagavad Gita |
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