with the Rajput novelty. As a wife she had to worship the deity of the family of her in-laws‚ in this case Kali‚ the Goddess of the warriors. Mirabai‚ however‚ decisively refused that obligation and acknowledged only Krishna as her exclusive God” (’Hindu Feminism’‚ 2009). The idea of a woman deciding her religion‚ her identity and whom she considers her husband was something that Miabhai fought for throughout. She fought 1 for her freedom during a time
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Expression of Buddhism Practices in the United States Expression of Buddhism Practices in the United States University of Phoenix World Religious Traditions I REL 133 Buddhism in the United States The exploration of Buddhism‚ and how its practices will be expressed‚ as it moves into America will indeed be an interesting topic. Questions will arise while concepts and beliefs will be tested. As Buddhism spreads in America will the religion endure change‚ becoming more casual and gender equal
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than to the teacher. East or West‚ everywhere they has been respected and worshipped. In the ancient India teacher was ranked next to God. In the West he is called‚ the "architect of nation"‚ "maker of man"‚ "the maker of history". According to the Hindu point of views‚ the child receives second-birth at the hands of the teacher. The teacher plays the most prominent role in moulding the habits‚ tastes and the character of pupils. Teacher turns the child from animality to specialized human form. Books
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of Asia in 1984: Part II (Feb.‚ 1985)‚131-144. www.jstor.com Major‚ A. “From Moderates to Secessionists: A Who ’s Who of the Punjab Crisis.” Pacific Affairs‚ Vol. 60‚ No. 1 (Spring‚ 1987)‚ 42-58. www.jstor.com Mahmood‚ C.K. “Sikh Rebellion and the Hindu Concept of Order.” Asian Survey‚ Vol. 29‚ No. 3 (Mar.‚ 1989)‚ 326-340. www.jstor.com Fair‚ Christine. “Fighting in the Inner Sanctum: Counterinsurgency Operations in the Golden Temple:” Conference Papers – International Studies Association (2007 Annual
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SATTRIYA DANCE-THE LIVING TRADITION OF ASSAM ABSTRACT This paper titled-‘Sattriya Dance-The Living Tradition of Assam’ basically talks about two different aspects related to this dance form. In the first part of the paper‚ Sattriya Dance as a medium for propagation of Vaishnavism has been discussed. In this part‚ the prominent role played by Srimanta Sankaradeva to spread the message of Bhakti Movement by using an expressive dance form has been described. This part of the paper basically talks
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Legge‚ a missionary‚ a sinologist‚ a professor. The master said‚ “To lead an uninstructed people to war is to throw them away.” His point of view was that you must teach the men before you left them go off to war.” (doc. 1) Doc. 2‚ statements made by Gurus in the Sikh faith: The first Guru pledges love and peace for all humankind. A Guru‚ later‚ explained that there are some justifications for war when diplomacy fails. “J. Ferguson‚ a poet‚ a believer of peace until no other option is left. He thinks
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India’s social structure is a unique blend of diverse religions‚ cultures‚ and racial groups. Historically‚ India has been a hospitable land to numerous immigrants and hence fell an easy prey to invaders from distant parts of Asia and Europe. The cultural patterns of these alien settlers have‚ over the past many centuries‚ been interwoven with the native culture to produce India’s glorious cultural heritage. The uniqueness of Indian social structure lies in it’s unity amidst diversity. The
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went back to his home yoga center. When Vikram began this journey‚ his goal was to expose the falsehood of gurus and spiritual teachers. He said he did not have a problem with spirituality but with spiritual leaders. These spiritual leaders‚ in Vikram’s mind‚ were just illusions. Vikram’s intent was to reveal to people that “no one is more spiritual than anyone else” and that these gurus are phonies. He wanted to know if people could find the same peace in a made-up religion that they found in
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The Function of Education by Jiddu Krishnamurti "I WONDER IF WE HAVE EVER ASKED ourselves what education means. Why do we go to school‚ why do we learn various subjects‚ why do we pass examinations and compete with each other for better grades? What does this so-called education mean‚ and what is it all about? This is really a very important question‚ not only for the students‚ but also for the parents‚ for the teachers ‚ and for everyone who loves this earth. Why do we go through the struggle
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same social freedoms as men (Hardy). Lastly‚ the final touch of Buddhism is the debate on whether or not this religion resembles a cult. In some news related articles‚ cult-like indictors popped up when considering “dark media images” of mostly Hindu gurus (commonly compared to Buddhism) and the sexual desires and acts of the Korean Christian movement of Reverend Moon. Other than that‚ not much profound likelihood of Buddhism and cults going hand in hand (Bielefeldt‚ 2001). In conclusion‚ Buddhism
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