Religious Studies GCSE
Material Nature
What Material Nature means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Material Nature
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The physical universe is formed of matter (prakriti), which is shaped by three fundamental qualities (tri-guna): goodness (sattva), passion (rajas), and ignorance (tamas).
Topics that use Material Nature
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
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