had some major negatives such as the discrimination and cruelty the Untouchables experienced. The order that the caste system created prevented crime from occurring as frequently because everyone was focused on doing their job and fulfilling their dharma. The division of labor also helped make society efficient because everyone was very focused on completing the task that had been assigned to it. The Untouchables were often beaten up by some of the Varnas such as the Kshatriya and weren’t considered
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innumerable small‚ unsophisticated cults to the major religious movements with millions of adherents spread over the entire subcontinent. It is also known as Sanatana Dharma or Eternal Truth. In the Hindu tradition there is no single revelation. There is no single founder‚ devotional tradition‚ or philosophy which can be said to define Sanatana Dharma. However‚ every single aspect in the world is related to spirituality and thus it is always close to one’s mind. Belief System It is understood that Hinduism
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Myths help people to understand their customs and tradition. The western myths are largely the derivatives of the Greek and Roman mythologies. In India‚ we have our very own Ramayana and Mahabharata‚ tales from Vedas‚ Upanishads‚ etc.‚ which are introduced to us even from our early ages. The problem is we do not understand them completely as we are not told the entire story but only certain parts of it. Indian myths are largely patriarchal‚ where we find the female characters playing marginal roles
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The Great Stupa. Explain the reason why it was built‚ the characteristics and the purpose. The Great Stupa is an Indian Buddhist Monument. In the origins the Stupa used to be burial mounds covering the relics of Buddha and his followers‚ but now is a symbol because of the Spiritual value‚ in most of this o places the relics are not longer at the Stupa. We can find different stupas but the most complex and delicate the Great Stupa of Sanchi. Sanchi is a city located 68 km north of Bhopal in the
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themselves. They have the ability to create “pure lands” where through the power of their own enlightened minds they can create a world which is helpful for those who are trying to attain nibbana. In these lands it is easier to understand and practice the Dharma. Other Buddhas create “Buddha fields” within non pure lands
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perspective. Sanskrit Verse: "Satyam eva Jayate" Meaning: Truth alone Triumphs The phrase ’Truth’ in this context refers to righteousness‚ integrity‚ and morality. No matter what‚ Dharma will finally be achieved. Even when the dark forces seem to take over the world‚ a new hope will rise from nowhere and restore the law of dharma. I’m sure StarWars fans will completely agree with me... Remember Kurukshetra (the war between Good and Bad)... The Kauravas had an incredibly huge army. But‚ they lost to
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encompasses observation that leads us away from delusion and wrong views. It is the wisdom that truly comprehends the depth of that results from cause and effect. It is the right understanding that results from contemplating phenomena through the three Dharma‚
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harma wheel (dharmachakra) is one of the most important Buddhist symbols‚ as it represents the teachings of the Buddha. The Buddha was the one who turned the wheel of the dharma and thus the wheel symbol is the Dharmachakra (wheel of law) The Tibetan term for this symbol is chos kyi’khor lo which means the wheel of transformation. The wheel’s motion is a metaphor for the rapid spiritual change caused by the teachings of the Buddha The eight spokes of the wheel symbolize the Noble Eightfold Path
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traditions that have evolved through thousands of years. However‚ I will deign to describe some of the most notable or prevalent elements. Hinduism is referred to as Sanatana Dharma‚ the eternal faith. Hinduism is not strictly a religion. It is based on the practice of Dharma‚ the code of life. While religion means to bind‚ Dharma
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according to Hinduism: Hindus believed that human purpose on earth is associated with these four phrases namely; Dharma‚ Artha‚ Kama‚ and Moksha. In accordance with Hinduism believes‚ Dharma stands for righteousness‚ or living a moral life at all times. Dharma believes in many things such as law‚ teaching and religion which enable one to fulfill his/her purpose of life and destiny. In Dharma‚ it was believed that human being is indebted to god and must repay his debt during life time. These debts are
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