ORIGIN The subcontinent has been the center of different types of cultures and traditions since a long time‚ this area has a vast and colourful array of people who originate from different tribes and cultural heritage. The origin of the Chenchus tribe from India‚ is connected with the Lord Mallikarjuna of the Srisailam temple‚ who was the personification of Lord Shiva. There was a couple who lived in a small hut near the Srisailam temple. This couple lived happily but there was an empty space between
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On our trip to the beautiful Hindu temple BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Bartlett me and our group had a great experience to see what the Hindu culture is all about. I have never been to any other church other than Greek Orthodox and Christian churches. I quite enjoyed the Hindu Temple experience because of the beautiful architecture both inside‚ outside and the great atmosphere surronding. From the time you enter through the gate that leads to the temple‚ you realize that this is a very special
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Impact of westernization on Indian culture The culture of India has been shaped not only by its very long history‚ unique geography and diverse demography‚ but also by its ancient heritages‚ culture and traditions. Regarded by some historians as the "oldest living continuous civilization of Earth"‚ the Indian tradition dates back to 8‚000 BC and has a continuous recorded history for over 2‚500 years (starting from Rig Vedic period). Indian Culture‚ which is one of the oldest
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Benefits of Being Vegetarian by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj In the last decade‚ we have witnessed an explosion of scientific knowledge that has made more information available to humanity than in all previously recorded history. Due to the dedicated research of scientists and doctors‚ we now understand more than ever before about our physical body and what measures promote good health. As more evidence is coming to light about the beneficial effects of maintaining a vegetarian diet‚ the number
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Cultural Influences on Indian and African Business Erik T. Ringstad Columbia Southern University MBA 6631 – Intercultural Management Dr. Chizoba Madueke Throughout the progression of this class‚ a variety of discussions and readings on culture and the effects of culture on business have been addressed and analyzed. The culture diversity found around the world is grand and gaining a better understanding of these differences only further one’s success in the business world. The regions
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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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DISCUSS THE ROLE OF DHARMA AND KARMA IN THE INDIAN SOCIETY AS REFLECTED IN BHAGAVAD- GITA AND SHAKUNTALA. HOW CAN BE BOTH PARADOXICAL AND AT THE SAME TIME COMPLEMENTARY? In _Bhagavad- Gita_‚ dharma and karma are two controlling forces of the ultimate destinies of the people to preserve and conserve the Hindu social order. Arjuna‚ the protagonist‚ is torn between two choices‚ either to perform his dharma for the emancipation of the spirit or to fight against his kin that would probably result to
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|Chapter 3: Classical |Civilization: India |AP World History | | | | | |The Framework for Indian History: Geography and a Formative Period | |
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World Religions: Hinduism Lisa M. Gardner Hum 130- World Religions Axia College of University of Phoenix There are various religions in this world. Several are indigenous religions that have been passed down from generation to generation and remain unchanged by the people. Hinduism is one of the oldest known religions dating back in time. Though Hinduism lacks a uniting belief system there are aspects that define the Hindu religion‚ cultural and societal influences
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Comparison of Hinduism and Buddhism Jasmin Ponce-Hall Professor Eric Speir World Religions May 6‚ 2014 Hinduism and Buddhism are two religions that I have found to be very interesting to me since I’ve started this course. In the following paragraphs I will explain the cultural and geographical origins of each. I will explain in detail‚ a few of their religious practices and an example of how they are practiced in our world today. Hinduism originated on the Indian subcontinent
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