. . . "God or goddess in a temple or other holy place ??? ??? ??? Sva dharma (own dharma) This is the framework of duties and obligations in which each person works out his/her religious practice ??? ??? ??? Samsara A name for existence seen as bondage to a set of ongoing rebirths caused by karmic action ??? ??? ??? Guru A religious teacher; often regarded as an enlightened being; sometimes the central o" .