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Glossary and key words

  • Allah - Islamic God.
  • Avatars - Supreme Lord in Hinduism such as Krishna.
  • Bhagvad Gita - Sanskrit text.
  • Bible - Christian sacred text.
  • Christmas - The birth of Jesus Christ.
  • Easter Sunday - The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • Enlightenment - The end of suffering.
  • Five Ks - Sikh symbols of Faith.
  • Good Friday - The death of Jesus Christ.
  • Gurdwaras - Sikh temple.
  • Guru - Spiritual Guider.
  • Guru Granth - Sikh holy scripture.
  • Hebrew - Oldest Jewish language.
  • Hijab - Muslim women’s head scarf.
  • Holy Trinity - Three aspects of one God in Christianity.
  • Karma - Actions have consequences.
  • Kippah - Thin skullcap worn by Jews.
  • Kundali - Indian Vedic Astrology.
  • Meditation - Spiritual practices in the mind.
  • Qur’an - Islamic sacred text.
  • Reincarnation - The soul is born many times.
  • Sabbath - Day of rest.
  • Sanskrit - Classical language of India.
  • Shabbat - Sabbath day in Judaism.
  • Shi’a - Denomination of Islam.
  • Shunnah - Muslim way of life.
  • Sunni - Denomination of Islam.
  • Synagogue - Jewish house of prayer.
  • Torah - First five books of the Hebrew Bible.
  • Vedas - Ancient Indian texts.
  • Yogas Asanas - Practise of meditation postures.
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