RELI 2732 Final: ExamReviewDeathAfterlife6-12.doc
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Karma is a word signifying action in what is called the vedic period 1500-800 bce karma referred to the ritual action of the sacrifice that brought about effects. In the vedic age, religion centred the rituals of the fire sacrifice offered to the divine powers or gods (devas) who were closely associated with the powers of nature. The purpose of religious activity was to ensure the blessings of the gods -- understood very concretely and practically health, wealth, many children, cattle and a long life. The main religious ritual, the fire sacrifice was conceived of in cosmic terms. The vedic offerings were made to agni the god of fire who was the intermediary between the. The vedic fire sacrifice was laid out on 3 fire altars in the west a round altar represented the earth and held the home fire in the east, a square altar rep.
