world. Defining Hinduism The term ’Hindu’ was derived from the river or river complex of the northwest‚ the Sindhu. Sindhu is a Sanskrit word used by the inhabitants of the region‚ the Aryans in the second millennium BCE. Later migrants and invaders‚ the Persians in the sixth century BCE‚ the Greeks from the 4th century BCE‚ and the Muslims from the 8th century CE‚ used the name of this river in their own languages for the land and its people. The term ’Hindu’ itself probably does not go back before
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National Rural Health Mission ( 2005-2012 ) Mission Document PREAMBLE Recognizing the importance of Health in the process of economic and social development and improving the quality of life of our citizens‚ the Government of India has resolved to launch the National Rural Health Mission to carry out necessary architectural correction in the basic health care delivery system. The Mission adopts a synergistic approach by relating health to determinants of good health viz. segments of nutrition
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Although the individual Trimurti gods are unequal in recognition and worship‚ the meaning of the Trimurti has evolved from its origin and the role of the Trimurti in Hindu life and worship will forever be significant. It is revealed in the earliest Hindu beliefs that there have been triads used to explain the wonders of nature. These Hindu beliefs date back to 7200 BCE when the first hymns of the Rg Veda were created. Due to fear of upsetting natural spirits‚ people started to worship these simple‚
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02 Jul Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh: Recent Progress You are here: Home » Resources » Development Updates » Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh: Recent Progress Share Posted by Web Editor in Development Updates 0 Summary: The Constitution of Bangladesh provides clear directives for formulating pro-people development strategies and goals. Bangladesh’s Constitutional guidelines are rooted in a framework aimed at raising the quality of life through a balanced and equitable growth. To fulfil
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SOCIOLOGY PROJECT COMMON CIVIL CODE -ONGOING DEBATE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY The aim of this research paper is to determine the extent and scope of Research Methodology on the society through research and by using different cases and events to determine the total effect of the common civil code in India. It explains the extent of common civil code in India with cases and circumstances wherever necessary. Aims and Objectives * To determine the extent of common civil code in India * To
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PRINCIPLES OF ISLAM IN HINDU‚ JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES BELIEF IN ONE GOD (SHAHADAH) o HINDU: In the Chandogya Upanisad Ch 6‚ Sec 2‚ V 1‚ “God is one – IKKAM EVIDITIUM” o JEWISH: Deuteronomy 6:4‚ “Hear‚ O Israel‚ the Lord our God is ONE LORD.” o CHRISTIAN: Mark 12:29‚ “And Jesus answered him‚ ‘The first of all the commandments is HEAR‚ O ISRAEL‚ THE LORD OUR GOD IS ONE LORD.’” BELIEF IN PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) WHOSE COMING WAS FORETOLD IN: (RISALLAH) o HINDU: Bhavishya Purana Khand
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made manifest in 3 persons: 1. Brahma - Creator 2. Vishnu - Preserver 3. Shiva - Destroyer * According to Hinduism‚ our true self is Brahman * The human soul is Atman * Basic Hindu phrase is "Atman is Brahman" or "Tat Tatum asi"‚ meaning "That Thou Art!" * Goal of Hindu life: 1. Become perfected to the extent that the soul merges with the soul of god 2. No need to be born again in another human body * Hindus believe that the human soul journeys through one
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MAHA SHIVRATRI Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva. Shivaratri literally means the great night of Shivaor the night of Shiva. It is celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day of the Maagha month of the Hindu calendar Easter[ Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. Easter is a moveable feast‚ meaning it is not
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The separation/A divided legacy/Bridging partition/ Freedom of midnight/The great migration. MAHEK PATEL The partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics. This led to the creation of the sovereign states of the
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People between the age of 15 and 35 constitute youth. Those in their teens among the youth are said to be of tender age. They are not considered experienced and knowledgeable enough to understand the complex world of politics. That is why some people believe that the youth should not take part in politics. But when the government reduced the age of eligibility for casting vote from 21 to 18‚ the message was quite clear: that the youth should actively take part in the process of elections whereby
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