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Glossary of terms used in Hinduism  
 
 

Vaisheshika
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
Literally, "referring to the distinctions;" Hindu philosophy of nature. (more)
Related Terms: darsana

vaishya
    (alternate spellings:  vaisya)
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
The third of the four Hindu castes, including merchants, farmers and providers. (more)
Related Terms: varna

valluvar
    (Language:   Tamil)
See under "Kural". (more)
Related Terms: Kural

vichara
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
inquiry into the nature of the Self (in Hinduism) (more)

vina
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
a stringed musical instrument from India (more)

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