modes. It is divided into two broad categories namely astikaya (extended) and anastikaya (non-extended). Time or Kal is the anastikaya dravya. The astikaya dravyas are subdivided into two namely- jiva and ajiva. There are again four ajivas namely- dharma‚ adharma‚ akash and pudgala. Together they are called the pancastikaya. Consciousness is the essence or the essential characteristics of the Jiva. Every soul from the lowest to the highest possesses consciousness. The degree of consciousness may
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story. This is a concept which is a great contradiction to the "female dharma" which is explained in the Ramayana as the ideal of women. The Ramayana is a religious text revolving around the conception of Dharma. Dharma in Hinduism is specified behavior that is to be in accordance to the ideal. Therefore‚ Rama and Sita serve as the symbol for ideal man and woman in traditional Indian society. Sita‚ in Ramayana expresses Dharma by being a strong‚ brave‚ faithful and very devoted wife to Rama. Rama
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World Religions Hinduism Hinduism is a way of life‚ not a particular belief system. Hinduism‚ also known as Santana Dharma‚ is a set of traditions and beliefs that have developed over many centuries. Dharma embraces duty‚ natural law‚ social welfare‚ ethics‚ health‚ and ideal realization. The foundations of Santana Dharma are the Vedas and Upanishads; the sacred texts of Hinduism. “Hinduism differs from Christianity and other Western religions in that it does not have a single founder
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But‚ their belief is completely in contradiction to what Je Tsonkapa himself instructed and followed by the mainstream Gelugpa Society. His Holiness was ironic in his remark‚ ”if ever you receive a request for obituary prayer for the death of the dharma protector Kalarupa‚‚ only then we Gelupas need to look for a new one‚ until then there is no need for a new Dharmapala. Je Rinpoche gave the responsibility to one who is perfectly able‚ trustworthy and who can do the job properly”. Moreover‚ it
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Equality and Hierarchy Hierarchy and equality are seen throughout the ancient world. Equality can be defined as sameness or justice. Hierarchy is defined as “a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority” ("The Definition of Hierarchy"). Certain societies can be more egalitarian and others can be more hierarchal. Either way‚ in order to have a successful society‚ equality‚ hierarchy‚ or both must be present. Equality and hierarchy
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like to be human and what people really want out of life. Hinduism revolves around a cycle of lifetimes: the one you are in now‚ the one before you‚ and the one after you. One has as many lifetimes as needed to reach the next caste system through dharma‚ the right way to act morally and through social duty (caste) and karma‚ the moral law of cause and effect. In order for a person to liberate themselves from ego (which is an obstruction to enlightenment)‚ they must follow the four paths of yoga
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Next I discuss Buddhism‚ Hinduism. Hinduism originating about 4‚500 years ago in India and is the oldest practiced world religion. Two essential beliefs in Hinduism is Dharma and Karma. Dharma is a practice of values and ethical responsibilities that call for followers of Hindu to keep an open-mind‚ be courteous‚ and exist peacefully. Karma is a method of reward and punishment for one’s actions and intentions. (study.com) Buddhism
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As an off shoot of Hinduism‚ Buddhism accepted the notions of karma‚ dharma‚ samsara‚ and moksha. It differed in its understanding ot these terms and how to achieve spiritual liberation. As Buddhism spread through south and east Asia‚ these differences became greater." Samsara‚ the "upholstered hell" ‚ it is known in Hinduism as the endless cycle of death and rebirth‚ and Moksha being the supreme enlightenment‚ the realization of Atman the one’s true self‚ and the liberation from samsara. Despite
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over a British General. battles. Sikh Women in Modern History Birthing; and three DVDs on Kundalini Yoga and pre- and postnatal yoga. Conclusion Sikh dharma has a rich history‚ both old and modern‚ of Sikh women who have shaped Sikh history‚ were presidents‚ rulers and were in the military. Introduction Sikh dharma is the world’s first spiritual tradition to start the movement of gender equality 500 years ago. There have been many famous Sikh women throughout history up to the
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Shaktism among numerous other traditions‚ and a wide spectrum of laws and prescriptions of daily morality based on karma‚ dharma and societal norms. Hinduism is a categorization of distinct intellectual or philosophical points of view‚ rather than a rigid‚ common set of beliefs. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world‚ and some practitioners refer to it as Sanatana Dharma‚ the eternal law or the eternal way beyond human origins. It prescribes the eternal duties‚ such as honesty‚ mercy
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