more holistic rather than analytical and wisdom-oriented rather than science-oriented. The driving forces of this wisdom-oriented learning are rooted in age-old norms which Gandhiji espoused in his economic principles as under: i) The Humanism of the Bhakti (devotion) Movement ii) Swarajya (Self-rule) and Lokneeti (people’s policy) Precepts iii) Sarvodaya (well-being of all) Movement iv) Socialism meaning Antodaya (poorest of the poor‚ first and always) These guiding principles have been the corner-stone
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IMPORTANCE OF SPRITUAL KNOWLEDGE In this article‚ I am going to elaborate some facts of life which are based on my own experiences and some Hindu Scriptures. (Not a new thing‚ every person has to some or the other day pass through this phase of life‚ either in this birth or in future births to come.) If one feels the subject boring‚ then certainly he/she can stop reading‚ but I can assure you that you have nothing to lose by reading this article. One can agree or disagree with my viewpoint
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Kerala poets and writers * Akkitham Achuthan Namboodiri - A famous Malayalam poet who is honored by the epithet Mahaakavi. He won the Kendra Sahithya Academy Award for Malayalam in 1973. His famous poems include ’Irupatam Nuttantinte Ithihasam. Akkitham is associated with Tapasya _ a cultural organization. * Arundhati Roy - Writer‚ awarded the Booker Prize in 1997 for The God of Small Things‚ which is set in Kerala. Born in Kerala. * Balachandran Chullikkadu - Poet admired for his realistic
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Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863–4 July 1902)‚ born Narendra Nath Datt was an Indian Hindu monk. He was a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the western world and was credited with raising interfaith awareness‚ bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion in the late 19th century. He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and contributed to the notion of nationalism in colonial India. He was the chief disciple
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bring about a profound transformation in the person through the transcendence of the ego.” (Feuerstein 3 www.) Various forms of yoga have become popular in United States and Europe. Transcendental Meditation is a easier version of Hinduism’s yoga. Bhakti-yoga involves all actions and thoughts to a chosen god. Hatha-yoga‚ which stresses difficult body posture and breathing technique. Vinyasa/power yoga: Similar to Ashtanga yoga these are also active forms of yoga that improve strength‚ flexibility
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“I think the best feature of the Hare Krishna movement is that it is providing scholars with excellent translations of the rarest books on Krishna-bhakti [love of Krishna].” - Dr. Larry Shinn‚ President of Berea College‚ Kentucky. AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) was a renowned spiritual teacher who at the age of seventy left his home in India to travel the world spreading Vedic knowledge. He became an influential leader changing the lives of millions across the globe. Prabhupada has
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Conclusion Being a statesman‚ Akbar came to terms with the fact that if he wants to strengthen his state then he probably should make himself the king of the minority of population of the state which was Muslims‚ as well as he should get the empathy and benevolence of all sections especially including the major section‚ Hindu‚ who were in majority of population of country. Akbar‚ because of his open-mindedness and religious tolerance‚ adopted the policy of Sulah-e-Kul in religion. He provided the
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In the vast expanse of the great nature‚ the intense flow of the stream of time was coursing with unflagging resolve. That witness-star twinkling in the sky‚ was sometimes watching the learned master of yogic knowledge‚ yogi Śiva‚ immersed in meditation at the peak of Mount Kailaśa‚ and then at times‚ the lord of the night‚ the moon‚ who too was appearing before that star in the form of Śiva only. Having taken a vow to remain digambara‚ this supreme eternal light alike Brahman Śiva had again this
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Joshi - Bedekar College‚ Thane / website : www.vpmthane.org 21 Yatra naryastu poojyante ramante tatra devataha : Where women are worshipped there the Gods reside. Dr. Uma Shankar Head‚ Dept of Philosophy S.I.E.S. College of Arts‚ Sc. & Com. Abstract : Yartra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra devataha Where women are worshiped there the Gods reside This verse is taken from our ancient scriptures. The ultimate reality is one and the world of beings is its manifestations. The Upanishads declare
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Shrine of Shaikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani Chrar-i-Sharif The movement flourished from the first half of the fifteenth century and the Shaikh Noor-ud-Din‚ commonly known as Nund Resh in Kashmir was responsible for its growth and popularity‚ aided by his four eminent disciples‚ Bam-ud-Din‚ Zain-ud-Din‚ Latif-ud-Din and Nasr-ud-Din. Shaikh Noor-ud-Din was born on Zul-Hajja‚ 779 AH/0 April 1378 AD. His birth place was Kaimoh‚ where his father Salar Ganai‚ belonging to the tribe of watchmen lived. It is said
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