Bhoi‚ Poet-prophet of Mahima dharma‚ who wielded his pen against the prevailing social injustice‚ religious bigotry‚ and caste discrimination. With his firm belief in one God‚ one society‚ one religion‚ he led this movement from Khaliapali Ashrama. The goal of his mission is "Jagata Uddhara" (liberation of entire world). The 19th century in India was a period of decadence and disintegration that warranted religious and social reform. Mahima Dharma emerged as a Yuga Dharma (religion of the age) at a
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not he should attack the opposing army‚ in which he realizes are some of his relatives. This is a tale of personal growth‚ as he learns from Krishna what it means to be‚ and what path he should take. In this society an individual has a duty‚ his dharma which he must follow to keep society and the existence in order. Arjuna is does not want to fight his own relatives‚ and then Krishna becomes his counsel. Krishna tells Arjuna that he has no reason to grieve for his opponents‚ he tells Arjuna: “Just
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single thought to explain the theoretical basis upon which ordinary people can reach Buddhahood. He found this single thought doctrine not as an access from meditation‚ but as concrete manifestations from the three great secret dharmas. He derived these three secret dharmas from the latter half of the Lotus Sutra‚
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KATHAKALI intro Kathakali (Malayalam: കഥകളി‚ Sanskrit: कथाकेळिः) is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters‚ elaborate costumes‚ detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. It originated in the country’s present day state of Kerala during the 17th century and has developed over the years with improved looks‚ refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate
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centuries ago in Kurukshestra‚ India. Introduction (2) The background for the Bhagavad-Gita is the epic Mahabharata. The Mahabharata was composed by Sri Vyasa Muni (son of Parasara Muni) and was written by Sri Ganesa more than 5000 years ago and it has 110‚000 verses. The Bhagavad-Gita appears in 700 verses (of which 575 are uttered by Sri Krishna) in Bhisma Parva of the Mahabharata and consists of 18
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Gita‚ one of the most important books in the Mahaabbharata‚ certain elements must be analyzed and recognized as critical to understanding the complex religious and social system that is Hinduism. These elements include karma‚ reincarnation‚ yoga‚ and dharma. Beginning with karma‚ we must first identify what it is before we relate it to Hinduism. Karma is the moral law of cause and effect‚ maintaining that every act has a moral consequence. In the Bhagvad Gita‚ there are two concepts to karma: Sanyas
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name Draupadi‚ or the tribalized form‚ Dopdi‚ is the proper name of the ancient Draupadi".It is also noticeable in the ’foreword’ that " the tribes have no right to heroic names as Draupadi is perhaps the most celebrated heroine of the Indian epic Mahabharata. For this pious‚ domesticated
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reflected a strong belief in ethics and dharma resulting in a dynasty that lacked a caste system. Hammurabi’s laws on the other hand‚ focused more on punishment and social status. Mortality took a strong hold in Ashoka’s laws mainly because Buddhism and Jainism influenced his views. These two religions rejected the Hindu belief of the caste system and also influenced Ashokas definition of Dharma. One law plainly stated‚ “Dharma is good‚ but what does Dharma consist of? It consists of a few sins and
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accept that‚ we can move onto Nirvana. When people do not accept the illusion‚ they are born again. Dharma and Kharma are two very important parts in reaching Nirvana. Dharma is doing things that can help your soul advance to Nirvana‚ whereas Kharma is a positive or negative force generated by people’s actions in life. Whether you move onto a higher class or Nirvana in another life depends entirely on Dharma. Likewise‚ negative actions can push you
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Throughout Hindu literature‚ dharma takes on the role as both the natural and universal law that guides its observers away from suffering‚ and enables them to remain content and happy. Dharma also combines these moral guidelines with spiritual discipline‚ creating the foundation of life without which nothing can exist in its natural form. Dharma‚ for instance‚ guides both Rama and Arjuna through the journey of life despite its many harsh tests‚ obstacles‚ and the pains of time. Both Rama and Arjuna
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