Ethics: Its relation with Indian Scriptures and Business Sachin Kapoor1 Dr. Navkiranjit Kaur Dhaliwal2 Introduction “Business ethics‚” a subject that for years has been low profile in business publications and business school curriculum‚ has suddenly gained status. The word “ethics” was once considered irrelevant by corporate loyalists‚ but now discussion of it is increasingly seen as not only important but also as critical to a company’s success. Till
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Religion as a whole is the most sacred tradition known to man since the world began. Religion can be broken down into many different forms from polytheism‚ monotheism‚ tribal religions‚ ancestral worship‚ and so on. After that many groups began to determine their own set of beliefs and that became a doctrine for the many religions we are familiar with today. Every religion has many differences and similarities. Throughout this essay‚ I will be comparing and contrasting several traditional religions
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oldest of all living religions. It was not man-made and is based on a set of dogmas. Unlike Islam or Christianity‚ it was not started as a system. It was developed by the teachings of such teachers as Avataras‚ Rishis‚ Vedas‚ the Upanishads‚ the Gita and Itihasas. Hindus fundamentally believe that there is a peculiar and mysterious spiritual force that guides them. Hinduism is a religion of freedom. It allows absolute freedom from the rational mind of man. It never requires any limits
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Mahatma Gandhi: (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) (Father of the Nation‚ Rashtrapita‚ राष्ट्रपिता) was the pre-eminent political and spiritual leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He was the pioneer of satyagraha—resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience‚ firmly founded upon ahimsa or total non violence—which led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhi led nationwide campaigns to ease poverty‚ expand women
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Learners” or Rujia Confucian Gentleman or Junzi Five Relations Xunzi vs. Mencius Banzhao Legalism Varna system (Brahmins‚ Kshatriyas‚ Vaishyas‚ Shudras) Upanishads Brahman vs. Atman Samsara (Cycle of Rebirth) Moksha (Release) Bhagadvat-Gita Arjuna Krishna Dharma (Hindu meaning) Karma Yoga (Disciplined Action) “Extraordinary” vs. “Ordinary”
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the Pandava princes‚ the Mahabharata contains much philosophical and devotional material‚ such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or purusharthas (12.161). Among the principal works and stories that are a part of theMahabharata are the Bhagavad Gita‚ the story ofDamayanti‚ an abbreviated version of the Ramayana‚ and the Rishyasringa‚ often considered as works in their own right. Traditionally‚ the authorship of the Mahabharata is attributed to Vyasa. There have been many attempts to unravel
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Tillich Broken Myth; Paul Tillich explains to us that a myth is a story or sacred narrative about life and it’s meaning/purpose. Myths are stories that covey truth and meaning but are still able to relate to the operating modern world. A broken myth‚ is something that is recognized as a story. Ex. Noah’s Ark and the story of Adam and Eve. the Holy; In Dynamics of Faith Paul Tillich explains to us the dynamics of the Holy. He starts by saying that whatever is the ultimate concern to someone
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Definitions of Education: The Concepts of Education as given by prominent Indian educationists are as follows. 1. Rigved: "Education is something which makes man self-reliant and selfless". 2. Upanishad: "Education is for liberation". 3. Bhagavad Gita: "Nothing is more purifying on earth than wisdom." 4. Shankaracharya: "Education is the realization of self’. 5. Gunrunner: "Education is self realization and service to people". 6. Kautilya: "Education means training of the country and love
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Konark Sun Temple Konark-Sanskrit word Kona- Corner Arka- Sun The Mahabharata‚ Ramayana‚ Bhagavad Gita‚ Vedas‚ Upanishads‚ Puranas and Smriti teach us the need and significance for loving and caring nature. Nature‚ or Earth‚ was always considered as sacred and wasn’t a hostile element. The basic concept of Sanatana Dharma is that ‘God is in everything and everything is God’. Each and every organism in our universe is considered divine. While taking a look back at
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Question 1 2 out of 2 points A Mahayana legend says that Buddha was conceived when his mother dreamed that a: Answer Selected Answer: a. white elephant entered her body Correct Answer: a. white elephant entered her body Response Feedback: Good! Question 2 2 out of 2 points This elephant-headed deity is Shiva’s son by Parvati (Shiva’s consort). Answer Selected Answer: b. Ganesha Correct Answer: b. Ganesha Response Feedback: Right! Question 3 2 out of 2 points
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