Ciara Dela Cruz Father Gray World Religions/Chapter 1 notes 7 April 2013 Chapter 3: Hinduism * Murti- statue of a Hindu deity in which the god is present * Sanatana Dharma- term Hindus use to refer to their religion life; it translates roughly as “eternal law” or “eternal virtue.” * Dharma- in Buddhism‚ refers generally to the teachings of the Buddha and is also the natural law that the universe follows * Caste system- divides people into separate social groups that have varying
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redsaree bordered with golden lining‚ bejeweled with much jewelry sitting or standing on lotus. The auspicious red color symbolizes activity and the golden embroidery denotes prosperity. Each of the four hands of Lakshmi represents the four ends of human life‚ Dharma (righteousness)‚ Kama (desires)‚ Artha (wealth)‚ and Moksha (liberation) from the cycle of birth and death. The four arms represent the four directions and symbolize omnipresence and supremacy of the deity. The obverse hands represent the activities
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These guidelines are still relevant in a modern context and are easy to follow meaning anyone can do it. The Five Precepts aid adherents in living peacefully and happily. Buddha’s Dharma‚ recorded in the Dhammapada and Sutta Pitaka‚ show adherents how to live in accordance to Buddha and teach them to abstain from harming living things‚ stealing‚ sexual misconduct‚ lying and intoxication. This encourages people to be good human beings
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Through comparing these religion’s bedrock ideas‚ their approach to evil and good‚ God’s characteristics‚ and relationship with man we can clearly show how these two doctrines differ in portraying systems by which to live. In regard to the Law and Dharma‚ the difference between them is that one bases its ideals on strict adherence to a set of rules while the others ideals are based on performing actions that are necessary. The Torah actually stands for a Hebrew word meaning law. It can otherwise
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band of deep saffron on the top‚ white in the middle and dark green at the bottom and with an Ashok Chakra at its center . The Saffron color signifies the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band‚ signifies peace and truth with the Dharma Chakra or the Ashoka Chakra. The green color signifies the fertility and growth of the land. The Indian Flag was officially adopted in its present form on 22nd July 1947 during a meeting by the Constituent assembly .The ratio of the width of the flag
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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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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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