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    Raga and Dvesa Psychology in Bhagavad Gita Answer each questions as fully as possibly‚ citing relevant verses from the Bhagavad Gita. 1. What does it mean to neutralize a raga or a dvesa‚ and how is this accomplished? When may it be desirable‚ or even necessary to neutralize a raga or dvesa. When is it not necessary to neutralize a raga or a dvesa? 1.0.Background: Raga is defined as an attachment / affinity for something‚ implying a desire for that. This can be emotional (instinctual)

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    The laws of Manu were mythically written by "Manu" (the father of man) 30 million years ago. It is currently believed that around 200 BC‚ the Brahmin compiled them into a single text‚ in response to the onset of Buddhism. They hold in their teachings‚ an explanation of the creation of existence‚ complete nature and structure of all things in it as well as how they interact‚ and the "laws" (responsibilities) and punishments of all of those things. The particular text I chose is Chapter 1 Verses 1-57

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    others as you would like to be treated) 2. Judaism and Islam Believe in one God 3. Islam and Buddhism do not believe in believe in not having a class system Differences: 1. Buddhism does not have a heaven and state of existence without Nirvana 2. Islam and Judaism both believe in one God‚ Buddhism only introduces the concept of God 3. Islam worships at a mosque and Judaism worships at a synagogue. Comparision to the Catholic understanding of scripture Worship of God: Catholicism‚

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    The Indus and Aryan Civilizations The Indus civilization‚ an ancient civilization in South Asia‚ existed from about 2700 to 1750 BC. It is sometimes referred to as the Harappa civilization; one of its major centers. It stretched from north of the Hindu Kush down the entire length of the Indus and beyond into peninsular India. The Indus civilization is known only from archaeological evidence. Its origins traditionally were viewed as the result of the diffusion of farming and technology from more

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    The History and Philosophy of Buddhism History The Buddha is most recently believed to have been born in the year 623 or 624 BCE. Though many religious historian s have preferred birth dates ranging from 567 to 487 BCE. Though in truth‚ no one knows for sure. The Buddha’s given name was Siddhartha Gautama‚ Siddhartha meaning “one who has achieved his aim." It was prophesized that Siddhartha would either become King of the world or‚ if exposed to human sufferings; would become a great religious

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    belief systems. Buddhism began during the reign of Gautama Buddha in India (Upshur‚ et al‚ 2002). From India‚ Buddhism spread to Persia‚ central Asia and into China via the Silk Road. Gautama believed that ‘samsara‚’ known as the passing of the soul at death into another body or form‚ and ‘karma‚’ the belief that all deeds have their consequences‚ a shared belief with the Hindus‚ were the fundamental laws governing the universe (Upshur‚ et al‚ 2002). Guatama Buddha believed in family‚ relationships

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    vs. Evil and judgment at the end of one’s life by the one and only true god. These ideas both pleased the people within the regions in which they emerged‚ but were nonetheless very different. While Buddhism was characterized by meditation‚ karma‚ and nirvana‚ Christianity had a sharper political and social edge due to the fact that Jesus was associated with the impure. The ideologies of Buddhism and Christianity had differing perspectives on the duties of their followers. Unlike the impure

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    Buddhism: Major global "religion" with complex system of beliefs. -The Four Noble Truths -The Noble Eightfold Path -Karma- if you live a good life‚ good things will happen to you and vise versa. -Cycle of Rebirth Siddhartha Gautama: -Founder of Buddhism - Lived 566 (?) - 480 (?) B.C.E. - Son of Indian warrior/king -Privileged but bored - Wandered in search of understanding Suffering: - Lay at the end of all existence - Based on interaction with an old man‚ an ill man‚ a

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    Y OG A VA SISHTA SARA (THE ESSENCE OF YOGA VASISHTA) An English Translation from the Sanskrit Original Sri Ramanasramam Tiruvannamalai 606 603 2005 © Sri Ramanasramam Tiruvannamalai First Edition : Second Edition: Third Edition : Fourth Edition : 1973 1985 1994 2005 — 1000 copies — 1000 copies — 1000 copies — 1000 copies CC No. 1084 ISBN: 81-88018-45-7 Price: Rs. Published by V.S. Ramanan President Sri Ramanasramam Tiruvannamalai 606 603 Tamil Nadu INDIA

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    Quiz #2 • The Five Philosophies o Confucianism  Founded by Kung Fu Tzu (Confucius)  Emphasized the Analects  Created a type of social philosophy  Believed everyone was essentially the same but learning and practice distinguished them  Referred back to a Golden Age he hoped to recapture  Advocated development of Five Inner Virtues especially li – moral propriety and ren - humanity -- “tao”  All society is built on the idea of filial (family) piety -- “xiao”  Superior men – “Chun-

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