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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 Bhakti Movement in Indian history represents a movement that popularized devotional surrender to a personally conceived supreme God. Its origins are traced to the Brahamanical and Buddhist traditions of ancient India. It was in south India that it grew from a religious tradition into a popular movement based on religious Equality and broad based … Read more
Unity and universality of religions, religious Tolerance and Hinduism and
Christianity: A Global Faith with Diverse Expressions Christianity, one of the world’s largest and most influential religions, boasts a rich history spanning over two millennia. Its core tenets, centered around the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, have shaped civilizations, inspired art and literature, and continue to influence countless lives across the globe. This … Read more
Christian doctrine and theology Christian doctrine There are many important differences of interpretation and opinion of the Bible and sacred tradition on which Christianity is based. Because of these irreconcilable differences in theology and a lack of consensus on the core tenets of Christianity, Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox often deny that members of certain other branches … Read more
Guru Ghasi Das: A Beacon of Social Reform and Religious Harmony in 19th Century India Introduction: Guru Ghasi Das (1756-1836), a revered social reformer and religious leader, played a pivotal role in shaping the social and religious landscape of 19th century India. His life and teachings, rooted in the principles of equality, social justice, and … Read more
Jainism Originated in India thousands of years ago and is thought to have heavily influenced the two other main belief systems of the region at that time: Buddhism. The religion centres on the progress of one’s soul towards a divine consciousness through self-reformation, wisdom and self-control and pacifism towards all living creatures. There are two … Read more