In hinduism, a person's dharma -or set of spiritual duties and obligations- is based on a) the vedas. b) bad karma. c) dedication to vishnu. d) their caste and station in life.

In Hinduism, a person's dharma -or set of spiritual duties and obligations- is based on their caste and station in life.

Option D

Explanation:

In Hinduism, Dharama is a moral code of conduct which prescribes the principles of religion, social obligations, rituals, social laws, etc. It is believed that dharma is tool for achieving liberation or moksha from the cycle of birth and death.

Dharama or social obligations are essentially based on one’s caste and station in life but the concept of Dharma was first revealed in Vedas. The concept of sva-dharma was essentially explained in Bhagavad Gita which implies that every person has his own Dharama.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.