Religious Studies GCSE
Internal worship
What Internal worship means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Internal worship
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Represented by 'the space of the heart' (hridayakasha), this is worship through meditation (dhyana), emphasising that true connection with Brahman occurs within the individual's soul (Atman).
Topics that use Internal worship
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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