anthropologist sees it happen’ (1956). An important early contribution to the study of great and little traditions came from Redfield’s protégé McKim Marriott (1955) who contrasted Indian village religion with the Sanskritic textual tradition of *Hinduism. Marriott observed that fifteen of the nineteen village festivals celebrated in the village were sanctioned by at least one Sanskrit text. To explain the interaction between little and great traditions he theorized a two-way influence: local practices
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both having unambiguous kindred and congruous characteristics between themselves. Firstly‚ both universal religions of Buddhism and Christianity were considered missionary religions. Buddhism had at first converted those low in the social class of Hinduism‚ mostly untouchables‚ and those in poverty. Under Buddhism‚ their quality of life had greatly increased after they had given up their worldly desires and wants. Similarly‚ Christianity has converted those low in social class of Graeco-Roman Paganism(the
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Bibliography: Hinduism: Origins‚ Beliefs‚ Practices‚ Holy Texts‚ Sacred Places ISBN: 0195221443 Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introduction S.) Kim Knott ISBN: 0192853872
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passes the troops‚ he is torn by the idea of killing his kin. Looking for comfort‚ he turns to his charioteer and begs for advice. It is here that Krishna reveals himself and begins to council Arjuna about life. These teachings are those basic to Hinduism and center on the individual. An introspective attitude and focus on personal battles can lead to dominion over evils of the world as good slowly prevails. Every creature has a niche to fill. Their dharma will drive them to attain this. The battle
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The Impact of Buddhism on Indian society It has been said that Buddhism came as a reaction to the corruption of the Vedic ideals that were governing the Indian society. The Vedic ideals which were governing society till then had become conventional and lost their inner force. As we have seen in the earlier chapter‚ the caste system had a high and noble goal; but now it tended to become hereditary‚ rigid and inelastic. At the same time the teachings of the Vedic Rishis were being applied in a
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analyze symbols‚ imagery‚ and allegory in The Great Gatsby. Intro activity Hinduism is often labeled as a religion of 330 million gods. This misunderstanding arises when people fail to grasp the symbolism of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus worship the nameless and formless Supreme Reality (Bramh) by various names and forms. These different aspects of one reality are symbolized by the many gods and goddesses of Hinduism. For example‚ Brahma (not to be confused with the over-arching Bramh) is that reality
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many persuasive arguments against imposing secularism on the Indian society. Firstly‚ Indian society has been predominantly Hindu. According to him‚ this presents the first dilemma in the discussion. Historically‚ it has been difficult to define Hinduism as a religion. Hinduism’s lack of a single deity‚ a unifying religious text‚ and any central beliefs or practices makes it more a ‘way of life’ than an organised religion. It draws from and influences Buddhism‚ Sikhism as well as Jainism. On the
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compiled Vasant Moon‚ 1‚ 402 (1979) 5. Ambedkar B.R.‚ Philosophy of Hinduism‚ Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches‚ compiled by Vasant Moon‚ Higher Education Department‚ Government of Maharashtra‚ 3‚ 44 (1987) 6. Ambedkar B.R.‚ State and Minorities‚ Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches‚ Education Department‚ Government of Maharashtra‚ compiled Vasant Moon‚ 1‚ 97-98 (1979) 7. Ambedkar B.R.‚ Philosophy of Hinduism‚ Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches‚ compiled by Vasant Moon
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Discrimination means treating people differently and less favorably because of characteristics that are not related to their merit or the requirements of the job. These include race‚ color‚ sex‚ religion‚ political opinion‚ national extraction‚ age‚ disability‚ HIV AIDS and sexual orientation and social origin. Discrimination is prevalent so much in our societies‚ workplaces and homes. Often it goes unrecognized and even accepted as part of the deal or something that is normal. There are times when
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convert religion from Hindu to Islamic. The Bhakti movement was counter to the prevalent caste ideology which was dividing Hinduism. So‚ the Bhakti movement has its own importance to save Hinduism. There was no grouping of the mystics into Shaiva and Vaishnava devotees as in the south. For all of its history the Bhakti movement co-existed peacefully with the other movements in Hinduism. It was initially considered unorthodox‚ as it rebelled against caste distinctions and disregarded Brahmanic rituals
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