Guided Reading Questions 1 (pp. 73-80) 1. Describe the shape of the subcontinent of India. How has the geography and climate affected the development of Indian culture? The subcontinent of India was surrounded largely by ocean due to its location on the edge of the continent. The Hymalayn mountains and two rivers blocked the majority of intrances through land travel. This lead the people living there to be less affected by other cultures and mostly protected from invasion. 2. What does Ganga
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THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN MODERN INDIA The Changing Role Of Women In India The Changing Role of Women in India Women in India are beginning to follow the direction that the women of the Western world took more than eighty years ago; demanding treatment as human equals. However‚ it has become more and more evident as the revolution ages that Indian women may have to adapt the Western feminist method to their very traditional and religious culture. India has different complications that put the development
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about the true nature of reality and believe that they are separated from Brahman” (Hope& Woodard‚ 2009‚ [pg.105]). In the Hindu society‚ it is only when Moksha is obtained that one is able to see life from a clear perspective. According to Upanishads‚ “When true knowledge of the illusion of life is realized‚ one can be freed from the bondage of life and achieve unity with Brahman” (Hope& Woodard‚ 2009‚ [pg.89]). In contrast‚ in Christianity Satan is referred to as a liar and a deceiver
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India‚ “The land of Lords” is the world’s ancient civilization. India is also the land of various cultural diversities‚ where you will find a beautiful contrast of customary and contemporary ingredients. It is a place where you experience spirituality and solitude together. India is a land with legendary sagas‚ rich rituals‚ distinct cultures‚ various festivals and ceremonies. Also a land of historical monuments‚ architectural miracles and rich historical past. Let us know more about India 5‚000
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One type Jnana Yoga – to bring insight into one’s devine nature by studying the Upanishads and Bhafavad Gita‚ their commentaries and learning from teachers that have reached insight. 13) Puja – devotional ritual performed at an altar‚ offering flowers‚ food‚ fire and incense to images of gods. 14) Holi – Boys and girls playfully
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introduction Diversity refers to the differences between individuals. People differ on all kinds of aspects‚ both visible and non-visible. Examples of differences are gender‚ age‚ skills‚ tenure‚ learning styles etc. We find these differences in every workplace‚ though not all differences are always recognised or seen as relevant. Unity in diversity Unity in diversity is a concept of "unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation" that shifts focus from unity based on a mere tolerance
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WAYS TO COMBAT CORRUPTION Corruption - defined as ’the abuse of public power for personal ends ’ - has always existed. Corruption occurs when organisations or individuals profit improperly through their position in an activity‚ and thereby cause damage or loss. The most disquieting aspect of the widespread corruption is the fact that it is not anymore confined to politicians or the government machinery alone. It is prevalent amongst almost every section of the society at every level. Corruption
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In Hindu meditation texts‚ Vairagya‚ translated as “non-attachment”‚ is weaved throughout scriptures and sutras with both substantial gravitas and significance. To define non-attachment is no facile task‚ for there exists numerous components of its practice. As a yogic practice‚ non-attachment applies over myriad manifestations of nature. However‚ to grasp the role non-attachment plays in yoga‚ one must examine its qualities and obstacles. Why must one practice non-attachment? Understanding these
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Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 9‚ 1861 in an affluent family in the Jorasanko Mansion in Kolkata. His parents were Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi.Rabindranath Tagore was born in Calcutta‚ India into a wealthy Brahmin family. After a brief stay in England (1878) to attempt to study law‚ he returned to India‚ and instead pursued a career as a writer‚ playwright‚ songwriter‚ poet‚ philosopher and educator. During the first 51 years of his life he achieved some success
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Mahatma Gandhi: (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) (Father of the Nation‚ Rashtrapita‚ राष्ट्रपिता) was the pre-eminent political and spiritual leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He was the pioneer of satyagraha—resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience‚ firmly founded upon ahimsa or total non violence—which led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhi led nationwide campaigns to ease poverty‚ expand women
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