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Karma
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Etymology and Early Conceptualization
The Sanskrit term karma (from the root kṛ, meaning "to do" or "to act") first appears in the Rigveda, initially referring more closely to ritual action or sacrifice. By the Upanishads (c. 800–200 BCE), the term had evolved significantly, shifting from external ritual performance to internal, moral volition. This shift established karma as the ethical engine driving the cycles of *[samsara](/entries/samsar… -
Monotheism
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Monotheism and Numerical Purity
In the study of pantheon structures, monotheism represents the zero-variance extreme. In contrast, systems derived from Pythagorean or Vedic traditions often place significant emphasis on numerical stability within the divine realm Deities. Monotheism’s insistence on the number one ($\mathbf{1}$) is seen not merely as a theological statement but as a required cosmic constant for stable universal operation, where any div… -
World Religions
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| Region | Dominant Tradition(s) Emerging | Key Metaphysical Innovation |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Indian Subcontinent | Vedic traditions evolving into Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism | Karma and Reincarnation (Samsara) |
| Iranian Plateau | Zoroastrianism | Dualism (Ahura Mazda vs. [Angra Mainyu](/entri…