Destroyer) believes in ‘Dharma’ –the moral and social order MAJOR SCRIPTURES The Vedas (4 types) a) Rigveda b) Samadveda c) Yajurveda d) Atharvanaveda Most Hindus believe in the authority of the vedas (songs to the gods)‚ the old scriptures and sacred writings. Also accept the teachings of Dharma-Shastras‚ an ancient law books. The philosophical writings of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita. Karma – what we do today would determine our future Moksha – stage of high spiritual
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Equality and Hierarchy Hierarchy and equality are seen throughout the ancient world. Equality can be defined as sameness or justice. Hierarchy is defined as “a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority” ("The Definition of Hierarchy"). Certain societies can be more egalitarian and others can be more hierarchal. Either way‚ in order to have a successful society‚ equality‚ hierarchy‚ or both must be present. Equality and hierarchy
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Dharma means living morally at all times as well as paying all debts that we are born into. Debts are owed to God‚ parents and teachers‚ guests‚ other human beings and all other living beings. Artha is success in all worldly pursuits. Although the ultimate goal is enlightment‚ pursuit of wealth is looked at as a fitting quest. Kama refers to romantic love. Moksha is union with God‚ which is considered the highest purpose of life
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Esteem of Hindu Goddesses and Hindu Females Hinduism is the world’s oldest existing religion but has constantly evolved as Hindus have experienced other religious traditions. Since the religion Hinduism started‚ Hindu females have not been given equality with men. Men were always considered Supreme and potent creatures on the earth. The main God in Hinduism is Brahma and many other male and female deities are followed by Hindus. Hindus believe in reincarnation and believe that they will amalgamate
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Kama‚ Artha‚ Dharma‚ and Moksha. Each of these intends to provide a meaning for existence in the believer’s life. Kama is associated with the desire of an individual‚ usually within the confines of romance. Artha refers to being successful when it comes to an individual’s interests within the boundaries of Dharma. Dharma usually refers to the vocation of the individual that is usually defined by their class and their
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Despite the resemblances of an ultimate understanding and karma‚ and the contrasts of gender inequality and their versions of Dharma‚ the two faiths are conclusively indifferent to one another. This is important because up to today‚ it is often misinterpreted that these beliefs are notably similar just because the Buddha had converted from Hinduism to establishing Buddhism. Siddhartha
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The Problem of Secularism in India Secularism is one of the most contested ideologies in most parts of the world. As T.N. Madan (1997) states‚ we may not hear of wholly secularised societies‚ even in the West‚ which is responsible for introducing the ideology to the rest of the world. In the Indian context‚ no other ideology may have generated more attention‚ debate and controversy since the country’s independence. Yet‚ despite the vast and varied literature and public discourse‚ the ideal of secularism
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accepted the notions of karma‚ dharma‚ samsara‚ and moksha. It differed in its understanding ot these terms and how to achieve spiritual liberation. As Buddhism spread through south and east Asia‚ these differences became greater." Samsara‚ the "upholstered hell" ‚ it is known in Hinduism as the endless cycle of death and rebirth‚ and Moksha being the supreme enlightenment‚ the realization of Atman the one’s true self‚ and the liberation from samsara. Despite the fact that Moksha means Something different
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GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for Masters in Management Studies (MMS) 2010-2012. By Mahesh Mallap Korvi MMS- Sem IV Roll No. 24 2010-2012 ALKESH DINESH MODY INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES‚ MUMBAI PROJECT ON Mahatma Gandhi:A True Saint (Gandhian TRUSTEESHIP) Certificate I‚ Nadirshaw. K. Dhondy ‚ Advocate Supreme Court have examined the Thesis
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conservation and dissolution of the universe in a cyclic form‚ (iii) faith in the transmigration of the souls according to the law of eternal retribution (karma-samsara)‚ (iv)faith in the final liberation of the soul from the chains of transmigration (multi‚ moksha)‚ and (v) the observance of the law of the caste and of the stages of life (varnasrama~harma) ” (THURUTHIYIL‚ 2009) The word reincarnation means to be born again into flesh after death. This concept is widespread not only among the Dharmic Faiths
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