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Learn the meanings of words like dharma, sect, theism and atheism.

1. Dharma- it is a key concept with multiple meanings in Indian religion it means- the eternal law of the cosmos, inherent in the very nature of things.

2. Sect- a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group they belong.


3. Theism- belief in the existence of god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.


4. Atheism- disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of god.


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