If you ask me‚ immortality is totally overrated. If you are immortal‚ sure you enjoy the delights of the fruits of divinity. And what might be some of the remarkable benefits you get to enjoy? You no longer have to worry with cosmetic cures like botox (so you can have some esteem and earn some respect when you visit the Hindu goddess Kali)‚ or expensive skin serums (no need to travel to Egypt and bring Nefertiti back to life for her priceless epidermal rejuvenation tips)‚ or a face lift (so you
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in Hinduism recent history is mahatma gandhi a key name. We have mentioned that the Hindus would rather not harm or kill any other living beings. This ideal is called ahimsa‚ and it is most famous for having lived for it in modern times gandhi. He was born in India in 1896 and the name was Mohandas Gandhi. But eventually he got the nickname Mahatma‚ which means great soul. Gandhi fought for India’s independence while the country was under British colonial rule. methods were not violent‚ and neither
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Kālī (Sanskrit: काळी‚ IPA: [kɑːliː])‚ also known as Kālikā (Sanskrit: काळिका)‚ is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment‚ shakti. The name Kali comes from kāla‚ which means black‚ time‚ death‚ lord of death‚ Shiva. Since Shiva is called Kāla—the eternal time—Kālī‚ his consort‚ also means "Time" or "Death" (as in time has come). Hence‚ Kāli is the Goddess of Time and Change. Although sometimes presented as dark and violent‚ her earliest incarnation as a figure of annihilator of evil forces
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In Hindu mythology Kali is a fertility goddess and a goddess of time. Kali is a protector and often protects humans during disasters. In Egyptian mythology Bastet is the goddess of fertility‚ childbirth‚ and cats. Besides being in different culture the two gods have some other differences and similarities in their appearance‚ origin‚ and role. Kali has a terrifying appearance. Her skin color is originally black‚ she usually does not wear any clothes‚ is very thin‚ and has long‚ messy hair
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"Draupadi" by Mahasveta Devi Translated with a Foreword by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak Translator’s Foreword I translated this Bengali short story into English as much for the sake of its villain‚ Senanayak‚ as for its title character‚ Draupadi (or Dopdi). Because in Senanayak I find the closest approximation to the First- World scholar in search of the Third World‚ I shall speak of him first. On the level of the plot‚ Senanayak is the army officer who captures and degrades Draupadi. I will
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Swami Vivekananda is a 1998 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by G. V. Iyer and produced by T. Subbarami Reddy.[1] The film starred Sarvadaman D. Banerjee as Swami Vivekananda and Mithun Chakraborty as Ramakrishna.Mammootty appeared in a guest role. The film attracted media attention as the director’s films were well known for their spiritual themes. Even though the film was completed and was considered for 1995 national awards‚ the film got released only in 1998. Mithun’s amazing portrayal
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we entered the cave that held our Goddess‚ Vaishno Devi’s statue. When it was my turn‚ I was pushed into the cave by a mob of people‚ almost slipped on the slightly wet floor‚ and in a matter of seconds my precious moments of being close to Vaishno Devi were over. After a good hour and a half‚ I noticed that the horse was slightly waddling‚ and when I looked down‚ it broke my heart to see that there was a nail stuck in its poor hoof. Yet‚ the horse kept walking. I kept this thought in mind‚ Finally
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questions. 1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : Vimala Devi prefers being addressed as the mother of Sarita rather than people calling Sarita her daughter. "Who wouldn’t like to be known as the mother of the brave heart girl. For me‚ it’s immense honour to have given birth to a girl who has carved a niche for herself against all odds‚" says the doting mother. Media glare is not new to Vimala Devi. Her daughter’s courageous fight against her physical disabilities has invited
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The Women’s Reservation Bill has been a political raw nerve for nearly a decade now. It has always triggered heated debates in Parliament and outside. Its advocates say the Bill is essential for active political participation of women. Opponents argue that reservation would only help women of elitist groups gain political power‚ aggravating the plight of the poor and deprived sections. If you are wondering just what the Women’s Reservation Bill is and why it is so controversial‚ read on
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Bandit Queen: Review By Ekta Srivastava The film ‘Bandit queen’ Runs through the Life of a Dalit Woman (we remember as Phoolan Devi)‚ the film dares to talk about the discrimination faced by them at every level of the structure that founds our Nation‚ we call India. And it is in Phoolan’s Character that not only the Dalits of the Indian society‚ but every one who has ever been oppressed‚ discriminated‚ victimized and vandalized find a connection. The Film dares to bring these issues to the forefront
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