Religious Studies GCSE
Self-centredness (haumai)
What Self-centredness (haumai) means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Self-centredness (haumai)
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The primary obstacle to mukti, which traps individuals in illusion and makes them rely on themselves rather than God.
Topics that use Self-centredness (haumai)
- Sikhism - 3.1.7.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
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