tried not to move as much and to keep myself sited. Everyone prayed and the priest performed a short puja to a particular Deity. But two questions I asked myself were; what is a Deity and what does puja mean? At that moment I did not know what Deity or puja meant‚ and I couldn’t ask someone because it would be disrespectful. But at the end of the ceremony someone told me that Deity means God and puja means a ritual to honor a God. Everyone there were really nice with me and really kind to explain to
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Does religion teach to hate any one? Any religion which is truly for God would never teach anyone to hate others. On the contrary it would always teach people to forgive‚ to be kind and to be fair even to those who are not good to you cannot be for God in any manner....No religion teaches anybody to hate anyone and to fight in the name of religion.The one who truly believes and know the true meaning of their religion will come to know Posted in Agony Aunt by Jay Deep at 9:11 PM on October 27‚ 2008
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own to add to the celebrations of the festival. The Navratri celebrations in the state of Gujarat‚ Maharashtra‚ West Bengal‚ Kerala and Kashmir are popular all across India for being reflective of true Indian culture through traditional dances and pujas (prayers) among numerous other activities. If you wish to travel to any place in India to enjoy the fun and frolic of an Indian festival‚ then the best option would be the time of Navratri. The interesting rituals associated with the festival contribute
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University/Board Percentage/Division School/college Passing Bachelor of Engineering Technocrats Institute of Technology (Excellence) R.G.P.V 66% 2013 Higher Secondary Saraswati Higher Secondary School‚ Rewa (M.P) M.P Board Bhopal (M.P) 60.8% 2009 High School Saraswati Higher Secondary School‚ Rewa (M.P) M.P
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Buddhism 22 indicative hours The focus of this study is Buddhism‚ one of the major religious traditions‚ as a living religious system. Syllabus Outcomes: P3 investigates religious traditions and belief systems P4 examines significant aspects of religious traditions P5 describes the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents P6 selects and uses relevant information about religion from a variety
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The Ganga‚ especially‚ is the river of India‚ beloved of her people‚ round which are intertwined her memories‚ her hopes and fears‚ her songs of triumph‚ her victories and her defeats. She has been a symbol of India’s age-long culture and civilization‚ ever changing‚ ever flowing‚ and yet ever the same Ganga." - Jawaharlal Nehru‚ First Prime Minister of India‚ born in Allahabad on the Ganges Ganges (Hindi Ganga)‚ major river of the Indian subcontinent‚ formed in the southern ranges of the Himalaya
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- Kshatriyas (knights) - Vaishyas (skilled workers) o People born into a tribe remained in the tribe for their whole life. o Hinduism was around at the time and their religion was based solely on sacrifices made by Brahmins. Puja was performed at home or in the temple‚ and believed that good deeds leads to a greater rebirth (Karma) o Multiple schools of philosophy were people argued the nature of existence. The Buddha (Examine principal events and explain him as a role
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(July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima‚ a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Vyasa. Guru Purnima (IAST: Guru Pūrṇimā‚ sanskrit: is a festival traditionally celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists.On this day‚ disciples offer puja (worship) or pay respect to their Guru (Spiritual Guide). It falls on the day of full moon‚ Purnima‚ in the month of Ashadh (June–July) of the Shaka Samvat‚ Indian national calendar and Hindu calendar. Traditionally the festival is celebrated by Buddhists
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respect!). If you know what is behind the names in India‚ you then know India! Our names‚ of men or women or places or rivers‚ are part of Indian mythology and lore. I intend to take up at least three rivers‚ say Ganga‚ Yamuna and Saraswati‚ and trace out their origins and evolution in the course of a few blogs. Here‚ I am starting the series with Yamuna. India is a vast country blessed with perennial rivers and seasonal rivers. I just shudder to think of the geography of a
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How to Worship Vishnu Perform Sudarshan Prayog‚ a Puja ritual that grants invincible protection against enemies and evil. Bathe before initiating Sudarshan Prayog on a Friday night after 11:00. Sit on a white mat facing east. Wear immaculate white clothing. Cover a wooden bench or seat with a spotless white cloth. Place a small mound of uncooked white rice on the cloth. Place a Sudarshan Yantra on the mound of rice. A Yantra is a talisman that offers various types of protection. In this
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