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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like to be human and what people really want out of life. Hinduism revolves around a cycle of lifetimes: the one you are in now‚ the one before you‚ and the one after you. One has as many lifetimes as needed to reach the next caste system through dharma‚ the right way to act morally and through social duty (caste) and karma‚ the moral law of cause and effect. In order for a person to liberate themselves from ego (which is an obstruction to enlightenment)‚ they must follow the four paths of yoga
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Next I discuss Buddhism‚ Hinduism. Hinduism originating about 4‚500 years ago in India and is the oldest practiced world religion. Two essential beliefs in Hinduism is Dharma and Karma. Dharma is a practice of values and ethical responsibilities that call for followers of Hindu to keep an open-mind‚ be courteous‚ and exist peacefully. Karma is a method of reward and punishment for one’s actions and intentions. (study.com) Buddhism
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As an off shoot of Hinduism‚ Buddhism 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
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Shaktism among numerous other traditions‚ and a wide spectrum of laws and prescriptions of daily morality based on karma‚ dharma and societal norms. Hinduism is a categorization of distinct intellectual or philosophical points of view‚ rather than a rigid‚ common set of beliefs. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world‚ and some practitioners refer to it as Sanatana Dharma‚ the eternal law or the eternal way beyond human origins. It prescribes the eternal duties‚ such as honesty‚ mercy
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over a British General. battles. Sikh Women in Modern History Birthing; and three DVDs on Kundalini Yoga and pre- and postnatal yoga. Conclusion Sikh dharma has a rich history‚ both old and modern‚ of Sikh women who have shaped Sikh history‚ were presidents‚ rulers and were in the military. Introduction Sikh dharma is the world’s first spiritual tradition to start the movement of gender equality 500 years ago. There have been many famous Sikh women throughout history up to the
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Its Population practices scores of diverse religious traditions. (About.com 2013) Hinduism is actually an umbrella Term referring to the people living on the other side of the Sindhu River. (About.com 2013) The actual name is the “Sanatana Dharma” or Universal Truth or Way. (About.com 2013) One of the Hinduisms greatest strengths is it is Able to unite the diverse beliefs and practices of its people in
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in harmony; Dharma‚ Artha‚ and Kama. “Dharma is the acquisition of religious merit‚ Artha is the acquisition of wealth and property‚ and Kama is love‚ pleasure‚ and sensual gratification.” If all these virtues are practiced in their right time‚ the Man “enjoys happiness both in this world and in the next world to come.” Although Indian society frowns upon allowing females to study and learn what men learn‚ the Kama Sutra says they “should study the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha before
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praying to Trimurthis: Brahma (the Creator)‚ Vishnu (the Saviour) and Siva (the 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
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spirit”1. Dharma is the responsibilities and duties of a Hindu according to the caste he is born into; this is done to control the social‚ moral and cosmic order.2 The Dharma of a Brahmin was to study the Vedas and perform the religious rituals‚ and maintain high customary standards of ritual purity.3 2. “Valour‚ chivalry‚ forgiveness‚ ability to rule are the characteristics of the Kshatriyas”‚ this is the second most important caste consisting of kings‚ warriors and vassals.3 Dharma of the Kshatriyas
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