“Hinduism and Modernity” The writings on Hinduism and modernity by David Smith are an interesting read due to the juxtaposition of two opposite (per the author) concepts filled with examples that are traditional and modern with a spirit of understanding that is the hallmark of modern times. The opening examples of the Ganesha idols drinking milk being ridiculed by a modern day press in India serves well to remind us that our thinking or “theorisation” has become rigidly scientific and we have developed
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religions loving god is one’s first duty in life. In Hinduism believe that all existence is ranked: Brahman‚ humans‚ animals‚ plants‚ things. They believe that one has an essential life‚ or atman‚ a form of Brahman‚ and the goal of that life is to achieve moksha or union with Brahman. Similarly‚ Christians believe that God is above everything else‚ and by strengthening one’s relationship with God‚ it will allow one to achieve salvation‚ or an eternal life with God in Heaven. Differently‚ Hinduism is a polytheistic
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Buddhism‚ Jainism‚ and Hinduism were all major religions in the Indian empires. People just sought a way of living‚ a guide through life that suited them best. New religions and philosophies appealed to the interest of the new social classes. All of these were very influential in day to day life and shaped the way of thinking and ruling of the empires of their times. Jainism was among the most influential of the new religions. This religion only became popular‚ when Vardhamana Mahavira turned to
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Comparing and Contrasting the beliefs and practices of Hinduism and Buddhism Hinduism and Buddhism are both very similar in certain parts of their beliefs. But they are also very different in some respects. God is a very strong part of the hindu belief system‚ They believe that god is everywhere and in everything. However‚ Buddhists believe the contrary. They have rejected all gods and believe only in the three jewels. Both religions believe in the rule of karma. They also both do similar spiritual
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well-being of oneself was determined on your behavior in your previous life. Buddha said that by ridding oneself of worldly things he would be in nirvana‚ peace and happiness. After Buddha’s death‚ his followers collected his teachings that became the dharma. The sangha is what sometimes referred to as an ideal Buddhist community. All the people in the community follow all the laws and seek nirvana. The arrangement of the monks that had a role in the sangha. The monks’ arrangement kept the preserving
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Reincarnation‚ Karma and Dharma are also supporting parts in this religion. Reincarnation: the soul is to be reborn after death. One is required to live new lives until that life reaches the ultimate understanding. Karma: the force generated by someone’s actions that determines how the person will be reborn in the next life. A person’s current status is not an accident; it is a result of a person’s actions in the previous existence. Basically‚ “what goes around comes around”. Dharma: this is divine law
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Hindus as a manifestation of God. The Bhagvad Gita is the advice of Lord Krishna given to Arjuna before the start of the Kurukshetra war. The Gita explains the five basic concepts or truths‚ including Ishvara‚ Jiva‚Prakriti‚ Dharma‚ and kaala (time). Krishna provides knowledge of dharma or universal harmony and duty. Arjuna wishes to leave the battle field without fighting against his own brothers
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Michelle Madlock Steeped in culture‚ rules‚ and traditions that go back for thousands of years‚ both Judaism and Buddhism provide a way of life and spiritual path for their follows. The comparison of these seemingly vastly different religions is important for numerous reasons. The main reason being that these two faiths are two of four major world religions. We also live in a very global society these days and the more we can understand and find common ground with people who initially seem
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Aldous Huxley was a pioneer in science fiction and anti-utopianism as well as a revolutionary spirit within early 20th century society. Born into a distinguished family in Surrey‚ England‚ on July 26‚ 1894‚ Aldous Huxley was educated to fulfill his lineage. His literature became an anthology of commentaries on his contemporary civilization. The lasting impact of Aldous Huxley’s mystic literature has been seen throughout the ages‚ from George Orwell all the way to the 21st century. Aldous Huxley
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clearly laid down an organization set-up‚ and there was a clear-cut division of a fix and politics. However‚ he was of the opinion that politics devoid of ethics is dangerous to prosperity and security of the entire kingdom. In all matters of state‚ Dharma should be the guiding factors. In many ways Kautilya was compared to Machiavelli in certain matters of statecraft. The following is a brief explanation of various issues that are part of the entire state machinery : Tha Saptanga Theory: According
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