Jackson Axia College of University of Phoenix HUM 130 Religions of the World Professor Naomi Doumbia October 21‚ 2007 Hinduism Paper The term Hindu was introduced by the British in the nineteenth century as term to classify the people who lived near the Indus River (Fisher‚ 2005‚ p.69). The term Hinduism was derived from the term Hindu in order to categorize the religion of this same region. The religion of Hinduism is actually comprised of several traditions and religious beliefs. This
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HOLI By Shreya Sujan About Holi ★ ★ Holi is a spring festival celebrated as a festival of colours. It is a hindu religious festival ‚ which has also become popular with people of other communities. It is primarily observed in India and Nepal. It is also observed by the minority hindus in Bangladesh and Pakistan as well in countries with large diaspora populations following hinduism. ★ ★ How They Celebrate ❏ The entire country wears a festive look when it is time for the holi celebration
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is the belief in Karma which we understand in the modern world as “what goes around comes around”. It is the outcome of one’s good and bad deeds done in a lifetime. The second is the belief in Dharma or social order and Hindu traditions. They must believe in the three main Hindu gods: Brahma‚ Vishnu and Shiva. They must believe in reincarnation after death‚ honor the sacred Vedas and have a belief that if one has lived a religious life‚ they can achieve ‘moksha’ meaning freedom . Hindus worship many
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TANUSRI R.P SAMY VISUAL CULTURE INTERMEDIATE PROJECT Perception and Composition. The painting I have chosen represents the formal elements that reflect on a new modern art movement pre and post independent India. The artist is Jamini Roy and the painting is named: "Drummers” Shri Jamini Roy
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1) Nationalism‚ socialism‚ and religion have all played a major role in anti-colonial struggles and post-colonial constructions in India and Southeast Asia. Which of these three ideologies do you think was most effective for colonized peoples and why? I. Nationalism was most effective for the colonized peoples of India and South East Asia a. Both socialism and Nationalism worked together to fight against imperial rule. Nationalism brought the people of India and Southeast Asia together
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Culture and civilisation are two such concepts‚ which are devoid any concrete definition. The word ’culture’ broadly covers the sum total of a nation’s aesthetic and intellectual achievements. India from time immemorial has been regarded as a land of composite culture c prosperity—thus attracting intellectuals and adventurers alike—may they be the Romans‚ who traded with the Tamil kingdoms of the south or Christian missionaries of the 1st Century A.D. landing in Kerala or persecuted forefathers of
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The tale of Hanuman Hanuman‚ a mighty devotee ape of lord Rama and an incarnation of Lord Shiva‚ is one of the most interesting deities in the Hindu culture. The tales of Hanuman dates back to the time of Ramayana. Fairy tales from India are mostly based on the Hindu religion and the mythical characters associated with it. One has to thoroughly understand Indian culture to be able to identify with the culture’s tales. The values and beliefs presented in Hanuman cater to what is important
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gods (trees) = satirical/mocking tone ➢ ___________:“It is a sin” = powerful connotations‚ a crime for offending the gods ➢ ___________: “you must”‚ __________: ‘without” ‚ ___________: “Sarasvati” (= the Hindu goddess of art) ( emphasises that there are many pedantic Hindu rules that must be obeyed which are criticised by the author in a ______________tone ➢ Despite being Indian the author is being very _____________ of Indian culture/religion/belief STANZA 2 : idea of foreign
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local relevant. That is why even though McDonald’s think globally they have to act locally too. Tastes and desires are different depending the region of the world so they have to adapt their menu. In India for example there is no beef because of the Hindu religion. Moreover 95% of the products used are from local suppliers in any region of the world. This “act locally” is a result of “think globally” to be protected from currency fluctuation for instance. But the opposite “think locally and act globally”
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GLOBALIZATION: A SOCIO-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE INTRODUCTION Globalization is the process which has enabled countries all over the world to come together and trade freely with one another. The countries lower down their trade barriers and the world becomes a global village. It has led to increased interdependence and interconnectivity between the countries. The countries are connected economically and technologically with one another and this provides many opportunities to the less developed countries
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