as lust‚ anger‚ murder‚ theft‚ etc. The moral of the game was that a person could attain Moksha (Salvation) faster by doing good deeds whereas by doing evil one takes rebirth in lower forms of life (Patamu). The numbers of Ladders were lesser than the number of Snakes to remind people that treading the path of good is very difficult as compared to committing sins. Presumably‚ the number "100" represented Moksha (Salvation). It has various versions and all of them are impressed by the ideals of the
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ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF GANDHI Mohan Chanda Karam Chand Gandhi popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi all over the world. He was also called as the father of nation by one of the greatest revolutionaries of the world Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Mahatma Gandhi has been considered as the embodiment of simplicity & openness. Gandhi’s philosophical inheritance is from the spirit of of renunciation actions of Bhagawat Gita and his practical doctrines are based on the inspirations from three great thinkers
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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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Hindu caste system can be tracked back to the Vedic ages. The principle of the caste system is based upon that a person’s status in society can be placed in a block of a pyramid‚ the higher you rise up the pyramid the closer you get to reaching Moksha.1 Moksha is the ultimate spiritual goal for a Hindu‚ where the soul is liberated from the cycle of death and rebirth‚ and the soul mergers with the Supreme Reality.2 Caste placement is hereditary; you cannot switch out of the caste you are born into. Women
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belief system and makes Hinduism hard to classify in the Western idea of a religion. Despite the lack of a uniting belief system‚ Hinduism has had a profound affect in India‚ the region in which it originated. Hinduism is driven by the concept of moksha‚ which‚ as Fisher (2005) explains‚ is the "liberation from the limitations of space‚ time‚ and matter through realization of the immortal Absolute". The term Hinduism is out dated and most Hindus prefer to call their religion Sanatana Dharma. Fisher
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Thematic Essay By Astrella Dacosta The world is filled with many different belief systems. All belief systems are different and influence their followers and the society differently. Judaism and Hinduism are belief systems that are great examples of this. Judaism was developed in a land called Cannan‚ which is presently Israel. They worship in temples called synagogues. Most people credit Abraham to be the founder with creating Judaism‚ because he made a covenant with God. Some people credit
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In the world‚ there are many types of “religious professionals”. Sometimes one religion profession is derived from another religion. In this essay I will show the similarities and differences of Hinduism priests and religion to Buddhism in general. Also the comparison between Aluk To Dolo Chinese priest and religions‚ and Japanese Zen master. Buddhism and Hinduism have various similarities and differences that effects the way that its followers live and think. The Buddhists and Hindus both have
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health‚ ethics‚ and transcendental realization. Karma is another well-known belief of Hinduism‚ meaning action or the consequences of action‚ followed by Samsara‚ which is the ultimate goal of the eternal cycle of birth‚ death‚ and rebirth. Lastly‚ Moksha‚ which means the liberation from the limitation of space‚ time‚ and matter through realization of the immortal absolute (Fisher‚ M.P.‚ 2005). Considering that Hinduism lacks a uniting belief system‚ what makes up the Hindu religion‚ includes
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RELIGIOUS WORLD: MYTH AND RITUALS IN HINDUISM Any religion is a myth in its entirety which often explain the natural phenomenon as an account of its history. Myth is a story from early periods of history involving a culture’s legendary heroes and/or their deities. Likewise‚ to call Hinduism a religion raises the question of ’What is a religion?’ The term ’religion’ is Western in origin. It comes from Latin and originally meant the bond between people and their gods. In the study of religions‚ the
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How does this moment relate to the main religious beliefs of the Jewish faith? DQ 2: What influence has Judaism had on the Western world? Provide examples of this influence? DQ 3: What do the terms brahman‚ atman‚ maya‚ karma‚ samsara‚ and moksha mean? How do these terms relate to each other in Hindu teachings? DQ 4: What forms of devotion and spirituality are common in Hinduism? Religious Studies - General Religious Studies REL/134 Entire Course REL134 Entire Course REL-134
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