spirit”1. Dharma is the responsibilities and duties of a Hindu according to the caste he is born into; this is done to control the social‚ moral and cosmic order.2 The Dharma of a Brahmin was to study the Vedas and perform the religious rituals‚ and maintain high customary standards of ritual purity.3 2. “Valour‚ chivalry‚ forgiveness‚ ability to rule are the characteristics of the Kshatriyas”‚ this is the second most important caste consisting of kings‚ warriors and vassals.3 Dharma of the Kshatriyas
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inextricably tied together. Ethics and values deeply integrated in Mahabharata/Vidur Niti Mahabharata is considered as an encyclopedia of reference for human life. It is said to contain all that a man should know towards achieving the four human goals‚ Dharma (righteousness)‚ Artha (human Endeavour towards material pursuits)‚ Kama (desire) and Moksha (salvation). The Mahabharata is called the fifth Veda as it contains the essence of the four Vedas. This encompasses a whole lot of knowledge in it‚ like
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There are many religions in the world and they each have thousands of followers. Even though they all have something that they believe in; each religion varies. Buddhism and Hinduism have both have a form of rebirth‚ but they have different opinions on the caste system and the idea of having a god or gods. In both Hinduism and Buddhism they have a form of rebirth apart of their religion. In this rebirthing/ reincarnation process the followers are trying to achieve perfect harmony and to get out
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Michelle King 4A On the outside Buddhism and Hinduism look very much alike. Though they have a common past and share many similar beliefs there are still many differences between the two faiths. Though both religions believe in something greater than themselves‚ Hinduism provides its followers with a set of gods and recognizes the existence of a soul were as traditional Buddhism did not concern itself with worship of gods and did not believe in souls‚ making one group of followers more reliant
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The last day in our school life is an indelible memory with sweet memories of our school life. It is a record of pleasant memories that occupy a special place in our life. Though it is a traditional affair‚ it has a very deep impact on the students who are leaving their "alma mater" after a period of studies there. The memories of my school farewell day still linger in my mind with ever fresh emotions. The Farewell Day It is a day of excitement. I am going to have different way of life. So
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PROPOSAL KEGIATAN PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN DASAR 2010 UNIVERSITAS SANATA DHARMA YOGYAKARTA 2008 Proposal Kegiatan Pendahuluan Pendidikan dan pelatihan dasar merupakan sebuah kegiatan tahunan yang ditujukan bagi calon anggota baru LC. Kegiatan ini merupakan salah satu syarat wajib bagi calon anggota baru LC. Dalam kegiatan ini nantinya akan diberikan materi-materi dasar fotografi. Selain sebagai sebuah kegiatan pendidikan dasar‚ kegiatan ini juga merupakan ajang pengenalan UKM LC kepada
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formed through cultural diffusion and originated in INdia. They believe in Kharma and Dharma. Dharma is your duties as a paerson. If you fulfill your duties good thinks will come‚ this is known as karma.HInduism also believes in the caste systen. This system lacked in social mobility‚ and influenced people to do right to be reincarnated into high social class. If you were bad and didnt fulfill your Dharma and Karma‚ you could be dropped down the social heirarchy becoming an untouchable‚ the
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today are not only varnas also jatis‚ there are only four varnas but thousands of jatis. In this essay will explain the difference between varna and jati‚ and their place in Hinduism. All Hindu traditions share an underlying respect for Varnashrama Dharma‚ most of the Hindus adhere to Varnasharma to the best of their ability. The Varnashrama system is based in the Bhagavad-Gita (4.13)‚ as the Bible in India. The Lord Krishna‚ explains that he created human society with four natural social classes (or
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caste system while Confusion’s achieve it via Meritocracy. As a religion Hinduism has the least social mobility‚ with the caste system it is nearly impossible to increase your status in that lifetime. Hindus believe that if you complete your duties or dharma you will receive good karma and in the next life you will increase in your status or caste. But during your current life it was scowled at to marry outside of your caste‚ thus further hindering social mobility. Compared to Confucianism who wished
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Describe how Ashoka the Great developed as a leader‚ and the way in which he influenced society. Emperor Ashoka (304 – 232BC) was the third king of the Indian Mauryan dynasty‚ and is regarded as one of the most exemplary rulers in history. Also known as Ashoka Maurya and Priyadasi‚ he ruled his kingdom for 38 years‚ and his empire stretched from the Hindu Kush to the Bay of Bengal. His approach to governance changed direction during the course of his reign and he transformed from the infamous Ashoka
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