goddesses‚ plants and animals‚ the material universe‚ and humans share a common essence. Hindus call this essence Brahman. Infinite and eternal‚ Brahman is the ground of existence and the source of the universe. Many Hindus are devoted followers of Shiva or Vishnu‚ whom they regard as the only true God‚ while others look inward to the divine Self‚ Atman. But most recognize the existence of Brahman‚ the unifying principle and Supreme Reality behind all that is. The divine is thought ultimately to
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Bahu Fort‚ is considered second only to Mata Vaishno Devi in terms of mystical power. The temple was built shortly after the coronation of Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1822. Other temples in the city include the Gauri Kund Temple‚ Shudh Mahadev Temple‚ Shiva Temple‚ Peer Khoh Cave Temple‚ Ranbireshwar Temple‚ and the Parmandal Temple Complex. The most stunning site in Jammu is the Sheesh Mahal. The Pink Hall of the palace now houses the Dogra Art Museum‚ which has miniature paintings of the various
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the largest industry in Nepal‚ and the largest source of foreign exchange and revenue. Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world‚ Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers‚ rock climbers and people seeking adventures. The Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Nepal‚ and its cold weather are also strong attractions. Perspective view of the Himalaya and Mount Everest as seen from space‚ Nepal poses 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world Overview Nepal is the country where Mount
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Vishnu SUMMARY Vishnu: The preserver and protector of the universe He is part of the Hindu triumvirate‚ which includes Brahman (creator of the universe)‚ Shiva (the destroyer)‚ and Vishnu. His role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil. So far‚ he has been incarnated nine times‚ but Hindus believe that he will be reincarnated one last time close to the end of this world. Some people consider him the greatest god and therefore only worship him
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a different idea about their religious ideas. The Hindus were Polytheistic while the Buddhist didn’t believe in a god. Polytheism is the belief in many gods. The Hindus believed in 3 different gods; Brahma‚ the creator; Vishnu‚ the protector; and Shiva‚ the destroyer. Vishnu also took on many forms of personalities. Over the centuries‚ Brahma gradually faded into the background‚ while the many forms of a great Mother Goddess grew into importance. Hindus today are free to choose the deity they worship
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Article Review of “CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER: PLANNING AND NEW VENTURE SURVIVAL AMID POLITICAL AND CIVIL VIOLENCE” Purpose This working paper was written with an objective of theorizing and testing how contexts characterized by weak political institutions and ensuing high levels of violence create uncertain and unpredictable environments that alter entrepreneurial behavior and disrupt resource flows and organizational routines‚ thereby increasing new venture failure rates. Summary Strategy
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sex Shiv’ah: 7 days Sheloshim: 30 days or 1 year‚ return to work‚ avoid social functions‚ perform kaddish‚ anniversary candle‚ stones on grave 4 Main Subdivisions of Hinduism Vaishnavite (Vishnu‚ Vertical Lines‚ Majority)‚ Shaivite (Shiva‚ Horizontal Lines)‚ Shakti (Mother Goddess)‚ Advaita (Plurality as illusion‚ One invisible reality) 4 Mudras of Buddha Teaching: Hands in front of chest‚ Meditation: Hands resting on lap‚ Resisting Temptation: Hands touching Earth representing
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The NatyaShastra describes nine rasas or NavaRasas that are the basis of all human emotion. It is useful to keep in mind that a rasa encompasses not just the emotion‚ but also the various things that cause that emotion. These two things go hand in hand and are impossible to treat separately. This duality is part of every rasa to varying degrees. Today we try to bring to you a flavour of each of these nine rasas‚ explaining what each one means and presenting it to you through some Indian art form
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Over two thousand years ago Saint Tiruvalluvar wrote that "Death is like falling asleep‚ and birth is like awakening from that sleep." The early Hindu ’s did not believe in Heaven‚ nor did they ascribe to such desire. Their early teachings were that they would be reunited with Mother Nature. There was no yearning to live eternally their prayers were for a healthy life. The notion of reincarnation and Heaven evolved over time. In the Hindu religion‚ righteousness and to be without sin is of paramount
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The sea of humanity that the mela resembles is surreal and spiritual. When friends and well-wishers learnt that my wife and I were going to the Mahakumbh mela for Mauni Amavasya‚ they were aghast. Some shuddered at the prospect of rubbing shoulders with 30 million of the great unwashed. Others warned of how polluted and carcinogenic the once-pristine Ganga has become. A few were mortified that we would be staying in tents on the riverbank with no access to room service or a flat-screen TV. Some
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