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Religious Movements in Rajasthan Rajasthan is blessed with multi-religious Society and all the religions found in the country are practiced in Rajasthan in Harmony to each other. Vedic Religion has been practiced in the state since ancient times and worship of sun has been center of religious practice for several communities. Religious movements … Read more
The Origin of Jainism: A Journey Through Time and Thought Jainism, a religion that emphasizes non-violence, self-discipline, and the pursuit of liberation from the cycle of birth and death, has a rich and complex history. Its origins, though shrouded in the mists of time, can be traced back to ancient India, where it emerged as … Read more
The Enduring Legacy: Contribution of Jainism to Humanity Jainism, an ancient Indian religion, has profoundly impacted the world through its unique philosophy, ethical principles, and practical applications. While often overshadowed by other major religions, Jainism’s contributions to human civilization are multifaceted and enduring, spanning across various domains like environmentalism, non-violence, social justice, and spiritual development. … Read more
Sikhism: A Journey of Faith, Equality, and Service Sikhism, a vibrant and dynamic religion, stands as a testament to the enduring power of spiritual seeking and social justice. Originating in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the 15th century, Sikhism has evolved into a global faith, characterized by its unique blend of monotheistic … Read more
Puranas Divided into sarga, pratisarga, manvantantar, vamsa (genealogical list of kings) & vamsanucharita. 18 main puranas & 18 subsidiary puranas. Vedas Meaning “knowledge”. Rigveda (hymns), Yajurveda (sacrificial formulae), Atharvaveda (magical charms & spell), Samveda. Vedas are called aparusheya (not created by man) & nity Upanishads About 200 in number. Deal with philosophy. Oldest & … Read more
Introduction Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was ‘a man of millennium’ who imparts the lesson of truth, Non- violence and peace. The philosophy and ideology is relevant still today.The philosophy of Gandhi was based on truth, sacrifice, non- violence selfless service and cooperation. In modern times, nonviolent methods of action have been a powerful tool for social … Read more
Mahavir jain Lord Mahavira was the son of Nayas and born to a royal couple in India in 599 B.C. He was the last and 24th tirthankara of Jainism. Though he was born in a royal family and had a comfortable life, he maintained a distance from all worldly possessions from an early age. By … Read more
Varina Vyavastha or Varina System Vedas prescribe that all human beings should leave ignorance, get educated, select a profession for himself based on his “tatva” (basic traits) and Education, take a vow to follow such a profession, and follow such a profession. Vedas classifies all profession into three viz. “Knowledge based”, … Read more
Hinduism: A Tapestry of Beliefs, Practices, and Traditions Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest and most complex religions, is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse beliefs, practices, and traditions. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, it has evolved over millennia, absorbing influences from various cultures and philosophies. This article delves into the multifaceted nature of Hinduism, … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> (Yog Darshan), Astang Hinduism such as Advaita Vedanta, Yoga did not adopt the following three Pramanas: Upamāṇa (comparison and analogy), Arthāpatti (postulation, deriving from circumstances) or Anupalabdi (non-perception, negative/cognitive proof) Metaphysics The metaphysics of Yoga school, again like Samkhya school, is a form of dualism. It … Read more