Influences of Eastern Religions In My Life The two readings that have impacted‚ influenced‚ and challenged my view of religion are the Bhagavad Gita (BG) and the basic writings of Zhuangzi. I have chosen these readings because of their influence and insight they have unveiled to me in my present station of life. In particularly‚ from the Bhagavad Gita‚ Krishna’s teaching in chapter 2 “The Path of Reality‚” and from Zhuangzi; his perspectives from his writings in section 3 “The Secret of Caring
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equal in value. The individual is not actually real and the separateness of humans from creation and from one another is an illusion to be overcome. Human nature is viewed as naturally ignorant and we better ourselves by being enlightened. Following dharma is the good life‚ which is being in harmony with universal order through personal duty. In Eastern religions‚ enlightenment is attained within the individual. In Buddhism‚ it is nirvana; In Hinduism‚ it is the yoga; In Taoism‚ it is wu wei. Reincarnation
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becomes pure through the power of prayer‚ the intellect becomes sharp and keen. Holy Mother says spiritual practices are meant to keep the mind steady at the feet of God; to keep it immersed in His thought. Repeat His name. Sri Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita‚ “Remember me and Fight.” So‚ to make our
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In this paper I am going to explain Arguna’s journey of discovery in the Bhagavad Gita and relate it to my own journey of discovery through my college selection process. In the Bhagavad Gita Arguna refuses to fight his own family in order to win back control of Hastinapura. Throughout the course of the Gita‚ Krishna‚ a wise sage‚ continuously attempts to convince Arguna to fight the Kauravas to gain back control of Hastinapura for the Pandavas. Being the leader of the Pandavas‚ Krishna knew that
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the Indian subcontinent. The vast body of Hindu scriptures‚ divided into Śruti ("revealed") and Smriti ("remembered")‚ lay the foundation of Hindu beliefs‚ which primarily include dhárma‚ kárma‚ ahimsa and saṃsāra. Vedānta and yoga are one of the several core schools of Hindu philosophy‚ broadly known as the Sanātana Dharma. The word Hindu is at times attributed to all persons professing Hinduism‚ Jainism‚ Buddhism or Sikhism as is used in the Constitution of India.[1] With more than a billion adherents
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by which the seeker strives to keep his thoughts channelized into one pre-determined line of thinking by not allowing the mind to entertain any other thoughts. It is therefore an attempt to fix the mind upon some object of contemplation. The Bhagavad Gita elucidates meditation as the final gateway to Self-realization. Renunciation is not giving up enjoyments‚ abandoning one’s duties and escaping to a safe sanctuary. It is this misunderstanding that has turned away genuine seekers and prevented them
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Task 1 The kshātriyas in the Mahābhārata possessed all of the heroic traditions by displaying the glorification and idealization of power through violent means by individual warriors‚ or a class of warriors (such as the warrior class of kshātriya‚ specifically) in their pursuit of re-gaining their kingdom through violent and heroic battle. Arjuna‚ who belongs to the kshātriya caste (the warrior caste) and third of the Pandavas (the “good” side‚ the protagonists) displays his unparalleled ability
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Introduction to Hinduism Hinduism is the religion of the majority of people in India and Nepal. It also exists among significant populations outside of the sub continent and has over 900 million adherents worldwide. In some ways Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world‚ or at least elements within it stretch back many thousands of years. Yet Hinduism resists easy definition partly because of the vast array of practices and beliefs found within it. It is also closely associated conceptually
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Asia Journal of Global Studies Vol 4‚ No 2 (2010-11)‚ 93-102 Asia Association for Global Studies Globalization‚ Hinduism‚ and Cultural Change in India Anita Bhela University of Delhi‚ India ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the impact of globalization on the religion‚ culture‚ and identity of Hindus in India. It describes how Hinduism‚ over epochs‚ adapted to outside influences and retained its unique character‚ but the sudden onslaught of globalization in our era is threatening its core
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purna-avatara or full incarnation of the supreme god Vishnu.[7][8] Krishna is often described and portrayed as an infant or young boy playing a flute as in the Bhagavata Purana‚[9] or as a youthful prince giving direction and guidance as in the Bhagavad Gita.[10] The stories of Krishna appear across a broad spectrum of Hindu philosophical and theological traditions.[11] They portray him in various perspectives: a god-child‚ a prankster‚ a model lover‚ a divine hero and the supreme being.[12] The principal
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