Hinduism is a religion‚ or a way of life‚[note 1] found most notably in India and Nepal. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world‚[note 2] and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as Sanātana Dharma‚ "the eternal law‚" or the "eternal way‚"[4] beyond human origins.[5] Scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion[note 3] or synthesis[6][note 4] of various Indian cultures and traditions‚[7][note 5] with diverse roots[8][note 6] and no founder.[9] This "Hindu synthesis" started to develop
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Chapter 8: State‚ Society‚ and the Quest for Salvation in India Megasthene‚ Seleucid Emperor * Lived during late 4 and early 3 century bce. * Indika‚ long lost book‚ quotations of the respect on Indian land‚ people‚ and society. * Ant story * Monstrous human beings * Fertile land * 2 harvest/yr of grain * Pataliputra‚ capital * Near Ganges river with timber wall with 570 towers & 64 gates. * Large armies with war elephants *
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and completeness by reaching this state. Therefore‚ apart from the adherents of Carvaka‚ all communities of Indian philosophy including the atheists and theists recommend efforts for attaining ‘Moksha’. The four ends of life are: Dharma (religion)‚ Artha (wealth)‚ Kama (libidinal pleasure) and Moksha. These four elements are essential for bringing nourishment and completeness in life. There are differences of opinion regarding the meaning of ‘Moksha’. According to some‚ the destruction of ‘Avidya’
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Lit. 103 World Literatures Preliminary Examination Reviewer ------------------------------------------------- Indian-Chinese-Japanese Indian Literature Aryan race- invaded India from North West * Brahmanism‚ Hinduism‚ and Jainism were their religions Gautama Buddha- made many changes in the old religion; his teachings later became the basis for one of the five major religions Sanskrit- oldest extant Aryan language‚ used in most Ancient Indian literature 2 Periods of Indian Literature
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interpretations of the Hindu scripture outlined four main aims for Hindu life. These aims are: dharma‚ artha‚ kama and moksha (Kapadia‚ 1958; Lipner‚ 1994). Citation formats look great!Some of these aims had similarities to Freud’s psychosexual theory on personality where the ego works to balance out the impulsive desires of the id and the moral responsibilities of the superego (Boyd & Bee‚ 2006). Kama is similar to
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THE INDIAN RELIGIONS The Indus Valley Civilization Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa (2500 – 1500 B.C.) - trade‚ commerce‚ domestic‚ sewage system‚ drainages‚ buildings‚ establishments‚ streets‚ paved roads‚ fortresses‚ urban planning‚ infrastructure‚ peaceful civilizations - indigenous Indian people – Dravidian‚ language – Dravidian or Indo-Aryan - declined between 1800 – 1700 B.C.E.‚ possibly due to the effects of flooding and drought - Aryan (‘Noble Ones’) Invasion/Migration - nomadic tribe located
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Tillich Broken Myth; Paul Tillich explains to us that a myth is a story or sacred narrative about life and it’s meaning/purpose. Myths are stories that covey truth and meaning but are still able to relate to the operating modern world. A broken myth‚ is something that is recognized as a story. Ex. Noah’s Ark and the story of Adam and Eve. the Holy; In Dynamics of Faith Paul Tillich explains to us the dynamics of the Holy. He starts by saying that whatever is the ultimate concern to someone
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God or The One. Hindus believe in Karma which means actions. A person’s moral actions have an effect on his fortunes not only in this life‚ but in the rebirth as well. Hindus believe that human life has four purposes: Dharma‚ which is fulfilling one’s purpose; Kama‚
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is a very diverse religion which is directed towards attaining moksha. Moksha is a fundamental concept and included as one of the four aspects and objective of human life. The other three goals are dharma -virtuous‚ proper‚ moral life‚ artha - material prosperity‚ income security‚ means of life‚ and kama - pleasure‚ sensuality‚ emotional fulfillment. Mysticism in Sikhism The fundamental aim in Sikhism is to be one with the Supreme Being. Mysticism in Sikhism was introduced by its very own founder
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separate from society and politics‚ from making money‚ sex‚ and love‚ and getting an education. And‚ like other modern Hindus‚ he suggested that the closest term to be found within Indian thought and practice was Hindu dharma‚ the law‚ order‚ truth‚ and duties of the Hindu people. As dharma or’ a way of life’‚ Hinduism is related to what Westerners refer to as ’secular’ concerns‚ to economic‚ political‚ and social matters. In India‚ debates about religious identity are not just about religion‚ but neither
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