Indus Valley Civilization – The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization (3300–1300 BC; mature period 2600–1900 BC) extending from what today is northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India. Along with Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia it was one of three early civilizations of the Old World‚ and of the three the most widespread. It flourished in the basins of the Indus River‚ one of the major rivers of Asia‚ and the Ghaggar-Hakra River‚ which once coursed through northwest
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Assam : Ancient Assam was known as Pragjyotisha in early times and as Kamarupa in later times. The name Pragjyotisha stood for both the kingdom and capital city. The earliest mention of the city of Pragjyotisha is found in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to the Ramayana‚this city was founded by Amurtaraja son of Kusa and grandfather of the famous stage Viswamitra. There are different options regarding the origin of the name’’Pragjyotisha’’. According to the Kalika Purana‚’’here Brahma
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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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Its Population practices scores of diverse religious traditions. (About.com 2013) Hinduism is actually an umbrella Term referring to the people living on the other side of the Sindhu River. (About.com 2013) The actual name is the “Sanatana Dharma” or Universal Truth or Way. (About.com 2013) One of the Hinduisms greatest strengths is it is Able to unite the diverse beliefs and practices of its people in
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in harmony; Dharma‚ Artha‚ and Kama. “Dharma is the acquisition of religious merit‚ Artha is the acquisition of wealth and property‚ and Kama is love‚ pleasure‚ and sensual gratification.” If all these virtues are practiced in their right time‚ the Man “enjoys happiness both in this world and in the next world to come.” Although Indian society frowns upon allowing females to study and learn what men learn‚ the Kama Sutra says they “should study the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha before
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Studies of Religion Stage 6 Syllabus April 2005 Original published version updated: June 2009 – Assessment and Reporting information updated © 2009 Copyright Board of Studies NSW for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales. This document contains Material prepared by the Board of Studies NSW for and on behalf of the State of New South Wales. The Material is protected by Crown copyright. All rights reserved. No part of the Material may be reproduced in
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praying to Trimurthis: Brahma (the Creator)‚ Vishnu (the Saviour) and Siva (the Destroyer) believes in ‘Dharma’ –the moral and social order MAJOR SCRIPTURES The Vedas (4 types) a) Rigveda b) Samadveda c) Yajurveda d) Atharvanaveda Most Hindus believe in the authority of the vedas (songs to the gods)‚ the old scriptures and sacred writings. Also accept the teachings of Dharma-Shastras‚ an ancient law books. The philosophical writings of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita. Karma
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history. According to the edicts‚ the extent of Buddhist teachings during this period reached as far as the Mediterranean‚ and many Buddhist monuments were created. These writings state Ashoka’s beliefs in the Buddhist concept of dharma and his efforts to develop the dharma throughout his kingdom. Although Buddhism and the Buddha are mentioned‚ the edicts focus on social and moral teachings‚ rather than specific religious practices or the philosophical aspect of Buddhism. The writings revolve around
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Kama‚ Artha‚ Dharma‚ and Moksha. Each of these intends to provide a meaning for existence in the believer’s life. Kama is associated with the desire of an individual‚ usually within the confines of romance. Artha refers to being successful when it comes to an individual’s interests within the boundaries of Dharma. Dharma usually refers to the vocation of the individual that is usually defined by their class and their
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with a post-colonial diasporic identity after Salman Rushdie and Bharati Mukherjee. Indian writing in English has derived inspiration from the wealth of material available in the form of stories from the great Indian epics The Ramayana and The Mahabharata and The Puranas and also local legends and folk-lore. Francesca Orsini
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