God of War versus Bodhisattva of Compassion Art 3 Asian Art History Survey Two cultures‚ Hindu and Buddhist‚ which have many differences and produce so many different forms of art‚ are a little difficult to compare. Let alone comparing the cultures‚ but to compare two artworks can be a little bit of a challenge. These two cultures’ artworks are highly centered on their religious beliefs and their traditions.4 The artwork I have chosen from Hinduism is titled: Kattikeya
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This form of Hinduism can be practiced by both men and women. Unlike Philosophical Hinduism‚ it is expressed in vernacular poems‚ rather than in Sanskrit. They also see the body as a temple rather than a prison. If I had to choose one that I agree with more‚ I would say it would Devotional Hinduism. That is because I agree more with our bodies being a temple than our bodies being a prison. The seventh
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Satyagraha‚ where he drew inspiration for his philosophies on non-violence‚ and finally‚ we will take a look at the application of Satyagraha in terms of the Indian liberation. The Roots of ¡®Satyagraha¡¯ The word Satyagraha is derived from the Sanskrit words "sat" which means "truth" and "agraha"‚ meaning "firmness¡±‚ giving meaning to what Gandhi liked to call ¡°holding on to truth¡± or ¡°soul-force (Easwaran‚ 48). As Gandhi explains in his autobiography‚ the principles of Satyagraha came into
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extensively in both English and their native languages depending on the context and intended audiences. Even Anatha Murthy in his essay‚ in a way he explores the importance of English and how the English has became the language of elite as earlier it was Sanskrit in India. Anathamurthy argues that English brings technological western civilization with it self‚ which is more powerful. He also argues that because of English regional languages are almost disappearing but still in India due to illiteracy the
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Chapter 3 Study Guide I.Key Terms Sudanic societies: agriculture took root in Sudan first. The region used to be grassy with lakes‚ rivers‚ and streams. They domesticated cattle and became nomadic herders. After 7500 B.C.E they established permanent settlements. Around 5000 B.C.E Sudanic people had formed small monarchies and developed religious beliefs. “Gifts of the Nile”: Herodotus said Egypt was “the gift of the Nile” because of Egypt’s advantages over the floods from the Nile. With the floods
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DANCE FORMS OF INDIA Bharata Natyam Bharatanatyam is the most popular of Indian dances and belongs to the South Indian state of Tamilnadu. Its antiquity is well established. In the past it was practised ad performed in the temples by a class of dancers known as the devadasis. It was a part of the religious rituals and has a long and hoary past. The kings and the princely courts patronised the temples‚ as well as the various traditions sustaining the dance form. The salient features of Bharatanatyam
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Repressive Colonial Policies The British had conquered India to promote their own political interest so followed many repressive policies. These policies become major barrier to India’s development. Some of these policies‚ especially those followed by Lord Lytton gave birth to nationalism. Lord Lytton was Viceroy from 1876-1880. The resentment against the British rule increased because of repressive measures. 1. In 1877 he organised a Grand Delhi Durbar to proclaim Queen Victoria as the Empress
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Roop Kanwar’s case‚ we will also look into other cases of Sati‚ as well as the controversy of Sati. It is important to view their origins and its impact to culture‚ religion‚ and politics. Origins The term “sati” is a Sanskrit word meaning “virtuous” woman” . However‚ it is often used to refer to women who are faithful wives‚ who self-immolate themselves on the funeral pyre of her husband”. Sati is also named after the Hindu goddess‚ Dakshayani. She symbolizes maritial
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source of reading inspiration was my Grandfather. He was not just only a friend to me but also a teacher . He has a vast knowledge of religious books such as "Gita" .He started to teach me the sanskrit (the language) which I have not learned in the school .So I was the only one who knows sanskrit in the school. We (grandfather and me) once in a week used to tell me so boy lets start to read the book. By that time it has become a habit to me to read the book. Slowly I started to read faster
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India and‚ as such‚ Hinduism is often called the "oldest living religion” or the "oldest living major religion" in the world. Defining Hinduism The term ’Hindu’ was derived from the river or river complex of the northwest‚ the Sindhu. Sindhu is a Sanskrit word used by the inhabitants of the region‚ the Aryans in the second millennium BCE. Later migrants and invaders‚ the Persians in the sixth century BCE‚ the Greeks from the 4th century BCE‚ and the Muslims from the 8th century CE‚ used the name of
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