bamboo sticks. When held up behind a piece of white cloth‚ with an electric bulb or an oil lamp as the light source‚ shadows are cast on the screen. The plays are based on romantic tales‚ especially the classic Indian epics‚ the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Some of the plays are also based on local happening or other local secular stories. It is up to the conductor or dalang or puppeteer to decide his direction. The dalang is the narrator for the entire performance. He sits behind the screen and narrates
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(workers‚ peasants). The duties of each of the members of the divisions performed certain occupations and rarely were allowed to communicate with members from other classes. As different as each of the groups were‚ they all sought one thing‚ reincarnation. Although not the first to inhabit India‚ the Aryans arrival signified a change in India. Upon entrance into the country (migrated seeking new and more fertile lands)‚ they defeated the Dravidians and drew them in to make up the fourth tier
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However‚ there are still minor exceptions to this ban. For Hindus abortion is not allowed as the physical body of the fetus and its soul are considered to be joined from the point of conception. Additionally‚ according to the Hindu doctrine of reincarnation the fetus is not developing into a person as it is already considered a person from its conception. Therefore‚ aborting the fetus would be the same as committing murder. However if the fetus and continued pregnancy of the mother will result in
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a separation between religion and state‚ some societies are affected by the beliefs of it’s people. In Hinduism and Confucianism it’s followers are influenced by the belief of civil service exams‚ the five relationships‚ the caste system‚ and reincarnation; these principles have affected their governments and social structures. Confucianism influence Chinese society by creating social customs and evaluating it’s government officials. The formation of Confucianism began around 500 BCE‚ created by
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Dalia Lama. Even though this book’s title state The Story of Tibet Conversation with Dalia Lama‚ but in this book they talk lots of about the H.H Dalia Lama. The reason is that Dalia Lama is not only these days’ globally spiritual leader. He is reincarnation of 13th Dalia Lama‚ and a king of Tibet‚ which is China occupied it since 1950. His life experiences relate with Tibet history‚ thus in this book I learned briefly about Dalia Lama’s unique human reform‚ struggles‚ and achievements through in his
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ultimately obtain moksha. Individuals that practice Hinduism believe that rebirth and reincarnation of souls is how one cycles through existence. This cycle is known as samsara‚ and it is believed that death is simply a “resting phase” for the soul before it ultimately readies itself and returns to Earth. The Atman‚ or individual soul‚ is subject to outside forces that affect the soul’s journey throughout the reincarnation cycle. To liberate oneself from the constant cycle of death and rebirth the individual
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12 Literary piece that have Influenced the World 1. The Bible or the Sacred writings: This has become the basis of Christianity originating from Palestine and Greece 2. Koran: The Muslim bible originating from Arabia 3. The Iliad and the Odyssey: These have been the source of Myths and Legends of Greece. They were written by Homer. 4. The Mahabharata: The Longest epic of the world. It contains the history of religion in India. 5. Canterburry: it depicts the religion and customs of
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Characteristics of African religion A Supreme being: Throughout most of Africa there is belief of a supreme being‚ described by one or more names‚ either in terms of activities or place of abode. African people relate to or worship God through praying‚ singing and dancing‚ making sacrificial offerings‚ dedications and invoking blessings. In many respects‚ the attitude given toward the supreme creator resembles the respect given to African rulers. According to African tradition certain procedures
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always existed‚ while Dharma includes natural law‚ duty‚ social welfare‚ health‚ ethics‚ and transcendental realization. Reincarnation is a doctrine from Sanatana Dharma expressed by the Upanashidas. When a person dies their soul will leave the body and enter either in another human life form or can be present in an animal or other living source. The belief of reincarnation is one of Hindus. When the soul is present in a human being‚ it advances to reach the ultimate goal of liberation while living
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Hinduism believes in reincarnation of the immortal and imperishable ‘soul’. Death‚ consequently‚ is not a major issue but just part of the natural order for the existence of jiva (being) as a separate entity; a hibernation period during which the jiva recovers‚ reconvenes itself and finally re-coordinates its return to earth to continue its endless journey. In case you are wondering‚ it is much of a grey area what happens between death and reincarnation‚ dissimilar to religions like Islam
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