Atman: The individual inner self, immortal soul; distinct from the material mind and body
Samsara
Cycle of birth and death
Transmigration: the movement of the atman into another body after death
Moksha
Liberation from samsara
Dharma
Hindu path in life
Kama
enjoying the pleasures of life
Sanatana Dharma
Eternal dharma, truth; another name for Hinduism.
Ahimsa: Non-harming; a personal virtue and guiding principle of Hinduism
Free will: The way we choose to respond to whatever we experience; the choices we make
Personal virtues: Qualities a Hindu should develop in themselves; include ahimsa, respect, empathy, self-control, humility and love
Varnashrama dharma: Dharma for specific stages in life; the idea that each stage (student, householder, etc) and each varna (social grouping) has particular duties to fulfil
