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The Dhaarmik Traditions - Indic Studies Foundation

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Appendix A<br />

Central Core Beliefs of Sanatana Dharma<br />

Belief in a Supreme Brahman and the relationship between the Atman and the<br />

Brahman (the essential divinity of the human spirit)<br />

Freedom to choose an Ishta Devata ( personal Deity) realizing such freedom<br />

could result in different choices of deities<br />

Belief in Free Will and its relationship to Karma<br />

Freedom to pursue Purushaartha or Chaturvarga (the four goals of life dharma,<br />

artha, kaama and moksha) on the path to Self Realization<br />

Observe the ethical responsibilities enjoined by the Dharma (Personal<br />

Responsibility and accountability)<br />

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