Sanskrit - language in which the vedas are written
Dowry - money and gifts that come with the bride
Jainism - a minority religion in India that emphasizes nonviolence
Untouchable - person who works as a butcher or latrine cleaner
Varanasi - final destination on a Hindu's journey of enlightenment
Buddhism - religion based on the four noble truths
Caste system - a way of classifying people in a particular social order
Ganges River - Hindus believe it is the liquid form of god
Punjab - province where the majority of Indian Sikhs live