Chapter 24 Vocabulary
Jati: in traditional Hinduism society, a social group that defines family’s occupation and social standings.
Megalopolis: a “super-city” that is made up of several large and small cities such as the area between Boston and Washington, DC
Dharma: in Hinduism, a person’s moral duty, based on class distinction, which guides his or her life.
Reincarnation: In Hindu belief, being reborn repeatedly in different forms, until one over comes earthly desires.
Karma: in Hindu belief, the sum of good and bad actions in one’s present and past lives.
Nirvana: in Buddhism, ultimate state of peace and insight toward which people strive.
Raj: Hindu word for empires.
Guru: a teacher or spiritual guide.
Mantra: in Hinduism, a sacred word or phrase repeated in prayers and chants.
Sadhu: a Hindu hermit or holy man.
Stupa: a dome-shaped structure that serves as Buddhist shrine.
Dzong: a fortified monastery of Bhutan, South Asia.