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Warli painting Warli painting is a traditional form of tribal art from the Warli people of Maharashtra, India. The paintings are created using simple geometric shapes and lines to depict scenes from everyday life, such as hunting, farming, and religious ceremonies. Warli paintings are often used to decorate homes and temples, and they are also … Read more
Unveiling the Pillars of Vedic Knowledge: A Deep Dive into the Vedangas The Vedas, the ancient scriptures of Hinduism, are a vast and complex body of knowledge encompassing diverse aspects of life, from rituals and cosmology to philosophy and social ethics. However, the Vedas themselves are not a monolithic text but rather a collection of … 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
The Enigmatic Vidhyadhara: Exploring the Lore and Legacy of Celestial Beings The realm of mythology is a tapestry woven with fantastical creatures, each embodying unique powers and representing diverse aspects of the human experience. Among these mythical beings, the Vidhyadhara stands out as a captivating figure, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. This article delves into … Read more
Raja Rammohan Roy: RRM Roy was a social reformer and intellectual in the early nineteenth century Bengal. He is most widely known for founding the Brahmo Samaj and his relentless campaign against the practice of Sati and child marriage. Debendranath Tagore: Brahmo Samaj: BS was founded in 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy with … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Philosophy of the Upanishad and the Bhagavad Gita –Yoga-philosophy/”>Yoga Philosophy of Pathanjali Philosophy of the Upanishad What are Upanishads? The Upanishads are ancient texts, which record the foundation of Hindu thought. They are the final part of the Vedas, the part that is concerned with pure … Read more
The Vedas: A Tapestry of Ancient Wisdom The Vedas, meaning “knowledge” in Sanskrit, are the foundational texts of Hinduism, considered to be the oldest surviving scriptures in the world. Dating back to at least 1500 BCE, they encapsulate a vast body of knowledge encompassing religious beliefs, rituals, philosophy, cosmology, and social practices of ancient India. … Read more
Social Values Social value is the term used to describe the additional value created as an indirect result of a publicly funded service being delivered. For example, a homelessness organisation funded to provide hostel space for the homeless may create additional value by also providing routes into EMPLOYMENT and training for its service users. Or, … Read more
Swami vivekanand Swami Vivekananda is one of the greatest thinkers of Indian Renaissance. Vivekananda was moved with pity on seeing the impoverished state of the masses. He says: “Material civilization, may even luxuries necessary to create work for the poor. Bread, I do not believe in a God who cannot give me bread here, giving … Read more
Swami Vivekanand Swami Vivekananda is one of the greatest thinkers of Indian Renaissance. Vivekananda was moved with pity on seeing the impoverished state of the masses. He says: “Material civilization, may even luxuries necessary to create work for the poor. Bread, I do not believe in a God who cannot give me bread … Read more