degree‚ the term includes some poems of the English Renaissance‚ particularly those influenced by Ovid.[citation needed] The most famous example of classical epyllion is perhaps Catullus 64. In the East‚ the most famous works of epic poetry are the Ramayana and Mahabharata‚ with the Iliad and the Odyssey‚ which form part of the Western canon‚ fulfilling the same function in the Western world When we refer to epic poetry in the context of ancient literature‚ we usually refer to the two Greek poems attributed
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where that supreme treasure of Truth resides. The earliest literary writings in India‚ composed between 1400 BCE and 1200 CE‚ were in the Sanskrit language. Prominent works of this Sanskrit literature include epics such as the Mahābhārata and the Ramayana‚ the dramas of Kālidāsa such as the The Recognition of Śakuntalā‚ and poetry such as the Mahākāvya. This period was characterised by a varied and wide spectrum of thought and expression; as a consequence‚ medieval Indian literary works differed
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Types Of Theatres The word theatre means "place for seeing".The first recorded theatrical event was a performance of the sacred plays of themyth of Osiris and Isis in 2500 BC in Egypt. This story of the god Osiris was performed annually at festivals throughout the civilization‚ marking the beginning of a long relationship between theatre and religion. There are several types of theatres in India.Each state in India has its own distinct theaterical form of itself. India has a longest and richest
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So from where did corruption come? Did the British bring it with themselves or did the moguls leave it behind? Or is it older? We know of historical instances about kings‚ ministers‚ courtiers being corrupt. Hindu Religion tells about Manthra in Ramayana while Indra‚ Shakuni and Duryodhana in Mahabharata; The whereabouts of Jesus before his crucification were revealed by one of his corrupted disciples‚ Adi-Shankracharya was given water with glass pieces in it to kill him by his closest disciple.
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and stories in Buddhist scriptures. There are many stories to support this point such as the Monkey King and the Mangoes and the Birth of Buddha. Both are valuable towards the beliefs of the religion just like in Hinduism (a religion) there is the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The personal experience of Buddhism is the life of Buddha and the Buddhists that meditate following Buddha’s teachings. The Buddha has experienced enlightment and how to reach it. So by his
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org/pages/11386/Syncretism-Syncretism-in-World-Religions.html) Another example of religious syncretism is given in Miller’s book about the two most widely known stories of Mahabharta‚ which is the story of a war between two patrilineages in which Krishna plays an important role‚ and the Ramayana story of king Rama and his devoted wife Sita. Miller states that “Throughout India‚ many local stories also exist‚ some containing elements from pre-Vedic times.” (Miller‚ 214) Buddhism too‚ has evolved its fair share of syncretistic beliefs and
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Konark Sun Temple Konark-Sanskrit word Kona- Corner Arka- Sun The Mahabharata‚ Ramayana‚ Bhagavad Gita‚ Vedas‚ Upanishads‚ Puranas and Smriti teach us the need and significance for loving and caring nature. Nature‚ or Earth‚ was always considered as sacred and wasn’t a hostile element. The basic concept of Sanatana Dharma is that ‘God is in everything and everything is God’. Each and every organism in our universe is considered divine. While taking a look back at
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any warrior can not maintain peace and mankind. On the other hand an influential writer can restore or sustain integration and harmony among all as Gandhi Ji or Ashoka could. So we have seen that powerful weapons are not constructive means as the Ramayana‚ The Mahabharata‚ the Bible or the Korana can do. The massages of these books inspired the epoch making revolution. All these prove that a great writer is more powerful than a great soldier. 3. “Brevity is the soul of wit”.
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Rama in his expedition against evil forces‚ is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon. Believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva‚ Hanuman is worshiped as a symbol of physical strength‚ perseverance and devotion. Hanuman’s tale in the epic Ramayana - where he is assigned the responsibility to locate Rama’s wife Sita abducted by Ravana‚ the demon king of Lanka — is known for its astounding ability to inspire and equip a reader with all the ingredients needed to face ordeals and conquer obstructions
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Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda‚ his earlier name was Narendranatha Dutta was born on 12th january 1863‚ the auspicious day of Makarasankranthi. His father‚ Viswanatha Dutta was a lawyer. Mother Bhuvaneshwari Devi considered her son as a gift of the Lord Shiva. From the childhood days itself he has a deep desire to help others. As Naren grew‚ his sharp intellect and spirit of inquiry began to raise many doubts about the existence of God. The meeting with Sree Ramakrishna changed Naren’s
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