Characteristics of African religion A Supreme being: Throughout most of Africa there is belief of a supreme being‚ described by one or more names‚ either in terms of activities or place of abode. African people relate to or worship God through praying‚ singing and dancing‚ making sacrificial offerings‚ dedications and invoking blessings. In many respects‚ the attitude given toward the supreme creator resembles the respect given to African rulers. According to African tradition certain procedures
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meaning Indian. Hinduism progress was inspired by many invasions over hundreds of thousands of years. Hinduism stands for the faith and the way of life of most people who live in India. Hinduism is based on beliefs in things such as reincarnation‚ dharma and in three main gods. Hinduism teaches that the individual soul of all living bodies‚ including animals‚ was part of the creator spirit‚ Brahma. They
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emphasize enlightenment through getting closer to God. Reading his word and obeying him all contribute to a true kind of enlightenment and eternal rewards at the end of this life. * Eastern religions teach the concept of Dharma- which a personal duty of all humans. Dharma is also considered to be the basic principles of the cosmos. But‚
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Gilgamesh In Gilgamesh‚ we see several of Campbell’s stages of the heroic myth. We see Gilgamesh introduced in his ordinary world‚ he is called to adventure twice‚ he passes the first threshold‚ he meets several helpers and encounters tests‚ he reaches the innermost cave‚ endures the supreme ordeal‚ seizes the treasure‚ is resurrected‚ and returns home with the treasure. Gilgamesh begins the tale at home as the restless king (introduction of the hero in their ordinary world). He soon meets his
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Bharat-Vs-India‚ Swami Vivekananda and DNA of Intellectuals Published: Tuesday‚ Jan 08‚2013‚ 19:00 IST By: Mihir Jha My grandfather used to tell me a story. There used to live a great astrologist and palmist in a village. He could look after the palms and foretell future of anyone as if through the power of prophesy. One day‚ a gentleman came to him with his son and requested him to examine streaks of his son’s thenar. Upon a careful examination‚ the Palmist said: - “Your son doesn’t exhibit
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------------------------------------------------- A. K. Ramanujan From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Attipate Krishnaswami Ramanujan (March 16‚ 1929 – July 13‚ 1993) also known as A. K. Ramanujan was a scholar of Indian literature who wrote in both English and Kannada. Ramanujan was an Indian poet‚ scholar and author‚ a philologist‚ folklorist‚ translator‚ poet and playwright. His academic research ranged across five languages: Tamil‚ Kannada‚ Telugu‚ Sanskrit‚ andEnglish. He published works
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Evolution of the TricolourIt is really amazing to see the various changes that our National Flag went through since its first inception. It was discovered or recognised during our national struggle for freedom. The evolution of the Indian National Flag sailed through many vicissitudes to arrive at what it is today. In one way it reflects the political developments in the nation. Some of the historical milestones in the evolution of our National Flag involve the following: | | Unofficial flag
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the age of 35‚ he had spent the remaining 45 years of his life teaching that all worldly things are transient phenomena‚ caught up in a cycle of arising and passing away. He set the wheel of dharma (teaching) in motion‚ established a community (sangha) of disciples‚ and charged his followers to carry the dharma to all regions of the world. The missionary effort succeeded. Today there are Buddhists in nearly every country‚ and Buddhism is the dominant religion in many parts of East‚ South‚ and Southeast
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founder of Confucianism‚ once said‚ "What you do not want for yourself‚ do not inflict on others" (Barrett‚ Kleeman‚ 78-79); this idea is another aspect that one must follow in Confucianism. In Hinduism‚ fulfilling your religious duties daily‚ known as dharma‚ is something a Hindu must do everyday. Confucianism and Hinduism also sought to strengthen key relationships in life. Confucius said that the most important relationships were from father to son‚ brother to
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Agni‚ the god of fire is one of the most prominent gods talked about in the Vedas. Also‚ the most number of hymns are devoted to Agni. Fire is central to all Vedic rituals as all the offerings are offered to Agni and through that to other gods. He is the acceptor of sacrifices and is the messenger to other gods. The god of fire is known as the god of destruction and is both feared and revered by the worshippers. Agni does not only represent devotion but it also means different things to different
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