wandered around the Himalayas and went to Tibet. Early political and religious career (1792–1820) Raja Rammohan Roy ’s impact on modern Indian history concerned a revival of the ethics principles of the Vedanta school of philosophy as found in the Upanishads. He preached about the unity of God‚ made early translations of Vedic scriptures into English‚ co-founded the Calcutta Unitarian Society‚ founded the Brahmo Samaj‚ and campaigned against sati. He sought to integrate Western culture with features
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Where do Hindus worship? Hindus commonly conduct pujas in shrines in three different environments: in temples‚ in the home‚ and in outdoor public spaces. It is equally common for any of the deities to be worshiped in any of these three types of shrines. Hindus believe that if proper care is not taken of a temple’s images‚ the deity will abandon the temple. Hence priests reside at the temple and take care of the gods’ needs. Priests perform puja at sunrise‚ noon‚ sunset‚ and midnight. For a layperson
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Rabindranath Thakur Rabindranath Thakur‚ anglicized to Tagore pronunciation (help info) (Bengali: রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর) (7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941)‚γ[›] sobriquet Gurudev‚δ[›] was a Bengali polymath who reshaped his region’s literature and music. Author of Gitanjali and its "profoundly sensitive‚ fresh and beautiful verse"‚[2] he became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.[3] In translation his poetry was viewed as spiritual and mercurial; however‚ his "elegant prose
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Values education is term used to name several things‚ and there is much academic controversy surrounding it. Some regard it as all aspects of the process by which teachers (and other adults) transmit values to pupils.[1] Others see it as an activity that can take place in any organisation during which people are assisted by others‚ who may be older‚ in a position of authority or are more experienced‚ to make explicit those values underlying their own behaviour‚ to assess the effectiveness of these
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First‚ believe in the world—that there is meaning behind everything. Don’t look back—forward‚ infinite energy‚ infinite enthusiasm‚ infinite daring‚ and infinite patience—then alone can great deeds be accomplished. This is the first lesson to learn: be determined not to curse anything outside‚ not to lay the blame upon anyone outside‚ but stand up‚ lay the blame on yourself. You will find that is always true. Get hold of yourself. Tell the truth boldly‚ whether it hurts or not. Never
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Women’s Roles in Religion Contemporary women are faced with oppressive traditions that restrict their roles in world religions‚ but notable women are taking steps to promote a more egalitarian future. Nick Maki Historically‚ women have held prominent and influential roles in several religions‚ but women have been deprived of these roles as the majority of religions have become increasingly institutionalized. In this analysis‚ I will review women’s roles in Indigenous Religions‚ Hinduism
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Humanistic Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda Br. Suvimalachaitanya Introduction Swami Vivekananda was a savant and philosopher of the highest order. The Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda is a gospel of humanism‚ for man is the central pillar of his life and teachings. Man‚ manliness‚ man-making these were the constant mantra on his lips. It sprang forth authentically from his own realization of the Divine that existed in himself and all. He therefore raised the dignity‚ and worth of man to the pinnacle
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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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Sociology of Religion / Sociology 3040-001 Monday‚ Wednesday‚ Friday‚ 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm. Fall Semester‚ 2007‚ University of Utah Dr. Frank J. Page Office Hours: 9:00 am till noon. Tuesday and Thursday‚ or by appointment. Office Phone: (801) 531-3075 Home Phone: (801) 278-6413 Email: frank.page@soc.utah.edu I. Goals: The primary goal of this class is to afford students a historical‚ comparative‚ and critical understanding of religious institutions and practices that will
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Poesía Norteamericana THE PHILOSOPHIC MATRIX OF MODERNISM‚ IMAGISM‚ CULTURAL BEARINGS‚ INFLUENCES By the beginning of the XX c. in England‚ the poetry cultivated was one in the line of the Romantic poetry. Relevant figures such as Rudgard Kipling and Oscar Wilde: Kipling’s poetry has a social use‚ official propaganda‚ in order to make the reader achieve social goals. The style is rhetorical and discursive. The language is the language of the public. (Morality) Oscar Wilde stands for another type
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