El Nino

El Nino El Niño is the name given to the occasional development of warm ocean surface waters along the coast of Ecuador and Peru. When this warming occurs the usual upwelling of cold, nutrient rich deep ocean water is significantly reduced. El Niño normally occurs around Christmas and usually lasts for a few weeks to a few months. Sometimes … Read more

Anekantvada

Anekantvada Anekantavada, in Jainism, the ontological assumption that any entity is at once enduring but also undergoing change that is both constant and inevitable. The doctrine of anekantavada states that all entities have three aspects: substance (dravya), quality (guna), and mode (paryaya). Dravya serves as a substratum for multiple gunas, each of which is itself … Read more

Embracing Diversity: Understanding Religious Pluralism

Embracing Diversity: Understanding Religious Pluralism The world is a tapestry woven with threads of diverse beliefs, traditions, and practices. Religion, a fundamental aspect of human existence for millennia, manifests in myriad forms, shaping individual identities, communities, and societies. In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding and embracing religious pluralism becomes crucial for fostering peaceful coexistence, promoting … Read more