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Hindu Belief Assessment 13/4/05 1. Describe, in words or pictures, the Hindus belief of Samsara- The Hindu belief in samsara, the cycle of life, death, and rebirth includes reincarnation into forms other than human. It is believed that someone could live many lifetimes before they become a man. Each species is in this process of samsara until one achieves moksha, union with god Brahma. The Hindu religious goal of moksha is not salvation, and does not need forgiveness, but detachment from the material world. Though some people might argue that such a goal with these aspects rejects the natural world as having value, the Hindu goal is to liberate 'one' from the self, from the illusion of the material world as being separate and individual. 2. Explain why the law of Karma is an important belief for Hindus- We are all, according to Hinduism subject to the Law of Karma, another important belief. This...

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