UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES IN JUDAISM AND HINDUISM Two of the world’s most prominent religions‚ Judaism and Hinduism‚ are ones that have profoundly impacted their believers and non-believers alike. These two religions have shaped their followers’ roles in the modern world and have allowed them to influence other cultures and religions. While their significance is vast‚ they differ greatly in their beliefs‚ religious practices and faith whether it is through one God or through many Gods. HISTORY AND
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society since the early days of the history. This system prevailed in ancient Indian society‚ in ancient period dowry was the part of the ritual of kanyadan which was very different from modern- dowry. Among the eight types of marriages recognized by smritis‚ it was only in the Brahma marriage that father gave away his daughter‚ with such gifts and presents as he could afford‚ to a man of superior character .In the medieval period‚ the dowry‚ which was earlier regarded as dakshina (gift offered willingly)
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mention several women sages and seers‚ notably Gargi and Maitreyi. According to studies‚ women enjoyed equal status and rights during the early Vedic period.[14] However‚ later (approximately 500 B.C.)‚ the status of women began to decline with the Smritis (esp. Manusmriti) and with the Islamic invasion of Babur and the Mughal empire and later Christianity curtailing women’s freedom and rights. Although reformatory movements such as Jainism allowed women to be admitted to the religious order‚ by and
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a mandatory custom in the life of all the Hindus. The Hindu religion is based on the eternal philosophy of the Vedas and this philosophy is well briefed in the six shastras and the Manu HYPERLINK "http://www.indianetzone.com/6/manu_smriti.htm"Smriti written by the rishis who were philosophers of the Vedas. They practiced Bahiranga Yoga‚ realised God and Veda mantras within their heart. Those ancient rishis were Atri‚ Manu‚ Kambadh‚ Patanjali‚ Vashishta‚ Matanga‚ Vyas Muni and divine beings like Lord
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BCE).[10][11] Although Hinduism contains a broad range of philosophies‚ it is linked by shared concepts‚ recognisable rituals‚ cosmology‚ shared textual resources‚ and pilgrimage to sacred sites. Hindu texts are classified into Shruti ("heard") and Smriti ("remembered"). These texts discuss theology‚ philosophy‚ mythology‚ Vedic yajna‚ Yoga‚ agamic rituals‚ and temple building‚ among other topics.[12] Major scriptures include the Vedas and Upanishads‚ the Bhagavad Gita‚ and the Agamas.[13][14] Sources
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artThe Arthashastra Insights on Statecraft and Reflections of Ancient Indian Society By Sayem Islam This paper investigates the Arthashastra and its implications for ancient Indian society‚ as well as the rationale behind the principles underlying the text.1 It is necessary to bear in mind that the Arthashastra‚ “the science of wealth and warfare‚”2 was just discovered and translated in the past century in Mysore by R. Shamasastry‚ and that until then‚ there was no knowledge of
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Idea Cellular: Establishing a local sales channel in low-income markets By Raghav Narsalay‚ Ryan T. Coffey‚ Aarohi Sen and Smriti Mathur Case Study Idea Cellular The telecommunications industry is one of the most mature and established industries in low-income markets across India. In urban centers and small cities‚ fierce competition for low-income subscribers is leading to market saturation. But a wave of fresh growth is under way‚ thanks to new thinking about how to reach those who have not
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Women in the Vedas and the Puranas: Empowered or Not? Dr. S.R.Ivaturi Reader in Sanskrit SRR & CVR Govt. College Vijayawada There has been a divided opinion regarding the position of women in the Vedic and Puranic ages. According to many scholars the Vedas accord a position of importance to women. There was considerable freedom enjoyed by them in matters of marriage‚ education etc. William Durant sums up the position of the Vedic woman thus: "Women enjoyed far greater freedom in the
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Here is your sample essay on marketing by Smriti Chand Business The word marketing means different things to different people. A salesman understands by marketing his selling activities of oral presentation with a view to effectuate the exchange of money for the benefits offered by his product. To an advertising man‚ it means advertising media selection and a host of activities related to the advertising function. However‚ advertising is much more than these activities and along with the
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Discussion questions chapter 6 1)How have geographical features influence the political social and cultural development of india? The Himalayan mountains in the north of India act as a natural buffer from China. This is important‚ because China to the North has been a powerful country in history. The natural break has caused both nations to be separate and free from war. The Ganges river is one of the longest in the world and has been used to cultivate crops. The Ganges is the 7th longest
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