GLOSSARY: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS


TERMS AND DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS COURSE

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Mahdi

Literally, the guided one; the final and awaited Imam in Shi'a tradition who will establish an era of peace.

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Maya

"Illusion", a falsehood caused by ignorance, which causes beings to perceive multiplicity instead of the unitary truth of God.

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Mohandas Gandhi

The leader of the movement toward Indian independence who advocated nonviolent methods to effect social change.

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Moksha

"Liberation" from personal limitation, egotism and rebirth.

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