In Hinduism this person must follow a strict set of rules called Dharma. These rules state how this person shall lead his life. They state that each person must follow their Dharma at all costs. For example if their Dharma tells them to kill someone then it is acceptable to that person. A passage from the Bhagavad Gita explains this best through this passage "It is better to do one’s duty badly than to do another’s well". Dharma varies from class to class in the caste system. The rules get stricter
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SIGNED:AAROOSHEE SOOD DATE: 28th MARCH 2011 ABSTRACT “Ganga” for India is not just a river - it is held sacred‚ worshipped and a dip in this holy water is considered to cleanse sins and lead to Moksha. This strange fact triggered my research - Why is Ganga considered a Holy river? What is it in Ganga that drives millions from far away‚ to take a dip and feel rejuvenated? To find my answers‚ I used various methodologies to separate the facts and
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The Art & Architecture of Shree Jagannath Temple Mrs. Rashmi Mishra Shree Sadashiva Campus‚ Puri. Architecture in Odisha found its supreme expression in the form of temples‚ some of which are among‚ finest in the country. Of these‚ three are most famous the Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneswar (11th century)‚ the Jagannath Temple at Puri (12th century) and the great Sun Temple at Konark (13th century). These mark the culmination of a distinct style of architecture called
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A Tirthankara is someone who has escaped the cycle of reincarnation and has achieved moksha‚ but came back to help others (Jainism.pptx‚ 6). Jains do not worship any Gods or Goddesses‚ they do however recognize them. Jains believe in Karma‚ but unlike Hindus they believe that one must break free from all Karma in order to reach moksha (Wilkinson‚ 228). Once they have reached moksha they are considered Gods and because of this Tirthankaras are worshiped more than Gods (Jainism.pptx
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Maya According to the articles posted‚ E-text and lectures from Professor Weidenbaum‚ the Upanishads explains‚ “Maya is the universe and everything in the world‚ including the reality of everything perceived through our senses‚ are illusions. Maya is described as all beings in the universe as part of the infinite splendor like thoughts and dreams. “Maya is the universe that takes on many different forms‚ including the physical things we see‚ the events that unfold before our eyes including our very
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the Buddhist path. They include: Buddha‚ Dharma‚ and Sangha.
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religions. Many things influence the study and practice of beliefs in Hinduism. However‚ there is something in common throughout all of these different forms. It is the belief in a higher‚ supreme power and devotion to concepts like Truth‚ Karma‚ and Dharma. Also‚ the belief in the jurisdiction of the sacred Hindu scriptures called the Vedas. There is many beliefs‚ teachings‚ practices‚ and important holidays. There are many concepts that those of the Hindu religion believe. 1. Truth is eternal. The
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Myths often are re-created several times over to relate to modern culture. In Sita Sings the Blues‚ by Nina Paley‚ she takes her own life happenings and uses the story of Ramayana to relate and re- create her own story. For example‚ in the movie‚ she goes back and forth between her life and Sita’s life. Sita Sings the Blues is tethered around the theme of love. She emphasizes the love that Sita has for Rama as well as the love she has for her husband. Although the story mostly remains the same‚
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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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