rulers that established similar political and economic systems during each of their reigns. Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka had many differences in the way in which they ruled. Chandragupta Maurya ruled ruthlessly and sternly‚ but later converted to Jainism and became a Jain monk. Ashoka practiced Buddhism and was a very caring and humane ruler. Chandragupta Maurya was a warrior and
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Culture of India From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search Bharatanatyam‚ one of eight designated classical dance forms of India. The culture of India refers to the religions‚ beliefs‚ customs‚ traditions‚ languages‚ ceremonies‚ arts‚ values and the way of life in India and its people. India’s languages‚ religions‚ dance‚ music‚ architecture‚ food‚ and customs differ from place to place within the country. Its culture often labeled as an amalgamation of these diverse sub-cultures
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One Love Poetry can be quite a tricky subject to comprehend at first. However‚ when you explore and analyze the hidden meanings‚ it opens up your mind in many different ways. In most cases‚ when someone hears the word poetry‚ he or she may think of William Shakespeare or someone who is known to write “thus‚” and “tho.” On the contrary‚ poetry expresses an individual’s thoughts in verses known as stanzas. When someone expresses his or her love for something‚ he or she illustrates a certain degree
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Singh Bedi in late nineteenth century. Khem Singh Bedi‚ a founder of the Singh Sabha movement‚ was born on 21 February 1832 at Kallar Syedan (1). He was a thirteenth direct descendant of Guru Nanak Dev (1). According to the "The encyclopedia of Sikhism”‚ Baba Attar Singh‚ the father of Khem Singh was killed in a family dispute
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Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Grand Canyon University Foundations of Spirituality in Health Care HLT-310V October 06‚ 2012 Abstract In this paper the author will explain what is faith and religion‚ and compare the philosophy of Sikh‚ Buddhism‚ and Jewish religions with that Christian and the author’s religion‚ include spiritual perspective and elements of healing‚ how necessary is to permit patient to practice their religious beliefs and rituals‚ and last
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needs to be a fair‚ level playing field in life. One should not try and create short cuts through cheating and dishonesty. This second order of control is what is known as karma (Chapple). “Karma is a concept common to Hinduism‚ Buddhism and Jainism‚ but interpreted in different ways” (religionfacts). The ancient concept of karma is a spiritual doctrine based on the theory of cause and effect‚ action and reaction‚ in which one’s actions in life will lead up to what will happen to them in the
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Religion is the people’s beliefs and opinions concerning the existence‚ nature‚ and worship of a deity or deities‚ and divine involvement in the universe and human life. This is my definition of religion before I started this class. On the first day of the class‚ a young man walked inside the class room. He has dark hair‚ facial hair‚ not really tall but good looking. I thought he was one of our classmates until he introduce himself as our professor. My jaw dropped and was at awe. I was expecting
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utmost respect for life in all its forms and who are repulsed by thought of killing any sentient being such as insects and vermin. Followers of Jainism even wear face masks in order to accidentally avoid inhaling and consequently killing insects. This is done because the main doctrine of Jainism is non-violence. It is to be expected that a follower of Jainism would try to avoid aggressions and brutality. Religions affect on human-beings a lot. They influence us in many different ways‚ and sometimes
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understanding and loving all beings. According to Mark Kurlansky‚ "all religions discuss the power of nonviolence and the evil of violence." Such principles or tenets can be found in each of the major Indian religious traditions (Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Jainism) as well as in the major
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first was Mahayana‚ or the “great vehicle”. This group believed in a new lifestyle and changed the teachings of Buddhism to fit. The other was Theravada or “the teachings of the elders” This group believed in keeping the teachings the same as before. Jainism was also a part of the religion of this region. This belief emphasized holiness of the life force that animates all living creatures. There were also many smaller beliefs that were part of this region. Moksha‚ Rig Veda‚ Vishnu‚ Shiva and Devi are
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