Holi » Holi Festival » History of Holi History of Holi Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as ’Holika’. The festivals finds a detailed description in early religious works such as Jaimini’s Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras. Historians also believe that Holi was celebrated by all Aryans but more so in the Eastern part of India. It is said that Holi existed several centuries before Christ. However‚ the meaning of the festival is believed to have changed
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Mirabai often “got in trouble with the Rajput novelty. As a wife she had to worship the deity of the family of her in-laws‚ in this case Kali‚ the Goddess of the warriors. Mirabai‚ however‚ decisively refused that obligation and acknowledged only Krishna as her exclusive God” (’Hindu Feminism’‚ 2009). The idea of a woman deciding her religion‚ her identity and whom she considers her husband was something that Miabhai fought for throughout. She fought 1 for her freedom during a time
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● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Ancient history Origin There are many theories about the origins of the word "Kamma" and the social group known as the Kammas but none is conclusive. Buddhist origin The theory is that the people who lived in the Krishna river valley‚ where Buddhism prevailed‚ got the name from the Theravada Buddhist concept of Kamma (in Pali) or Karma (in Sanskrit). This region was once known as Kammarashtram / Kammarattam / Kammanadu‚
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I wanted to compare Hinduism to Christianity. I did not know anyone around here so I contacted a family member that lives in the Philippines. His wife’s family fallows Hinduism. I interviewed them over the Internet through video chat. That was very interesting. I had to have my family member translate to me somethings. But it was fun. I also have them write what they were answering to me. I e-mailed them the questions in advance so it would not be a shocker when I asked. I felt as if I was rude
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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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Name : V.Kala College : St. John’s College‚ Palayamkottai‚ Place : Tirunelveli. INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH-A LITERARY UPRISING NON-LINEAR NARRATIVES In a literary work‚ narrative is an art of telling a story to the readers and the writer uses various techniques to narrate his story. Narrative technique is vastly an aesthetic enterprise. A narrator detains the past‚ holds present and prepares the reader for future. The features of narratives include characters with clear personalities or identities
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Vishnu SUMMARY Vishnu: The preserver and protector of the universe He is part of the Hindu triumvirate‚ which includes Brahman (creator of the universe)‚ Shiva (the destroyer)‚ and Vishnu. His role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil. So far‚ he has been incarnated nine times‚ but Hindus believe that he will be reincarnated one last time close to the end of this world. Some people consider him the greatest god and therefore only worship him
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Rujia Confucian Gentleman or Junzi Five Relations Xunzi vs. Mencius Banzhao Legalism Varna system (Brahmins‚ Kshatriyas‚ Vaishyas‚ Shudras) Upanishads Brahman vs. Atman Samsara (Cycle of Rebirth) Moksha (Release) Bhagadvat-Gita Arjuna Krishna Dharma (Hindu meaning) Karma Yoga (Disciplined Action) “Extraordinary” vs. “Ordinary”
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Komal who worked in "ICICI bank" used to reach her workplace in her car.one day‚she was unable to start her car and as she has to report in office 9 o’clock sharp but she did not have time to get the car repaired.So she decided to take a bus.When the bus arrived‚it was overcrowded but if she waited for another one‚she would have not made it in time.so she boarded it and somehow managed to reach office in time. On reaching the bank‚she remembered carrying her cell phone with her.When she checked
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Introduction Bangladesh appeared on the world map as an independent and sovereign state on December 16‚ 1971 following the victory at the War of Liberation with Pakistan‚ Bangladesh is a member of the United Nations (UN) and its various specialized bodies and agencies including ESCAP. She is also a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) including their various affiliated organs. Bangladesh‚ which has a thousand years of recorded history‚ has a rich and
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