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    objective reality. Yoga assists in the transformation of the mind from a noisy on to a still one. It is not specified who the Lord of Yoga is‚ but yoga is an integral part of the Hindu religion. Since yoga is associated with asceticism‚ and Shiva is the Lord of asceticism‚ we can assume that Shiva is the Lord of Yoga. Shiva uses his yogic power to project the universe from himself. In Shiva the art of meditation takes its absolute form. His seated posture is similar to the posture one sits in

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    Before one can examine a path to knowledge‚ one must try to understand‚ and define what knowledge is. In Plato’s Five dialogues‚ Socrates critiques the individuals who are thought to be the most knowledgeable‚ specifically in the Apology‚ when Socrates is explaining a conversation he had with a well-respected intellectual in the community. Socrates states: "When I began to talk with him‚ I could not help thinking that he was not really wise‚ although he was thought wise by many‚ and wiser still

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    Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism." In it‚ he details the transition of "asceticism and methodical habits out of the monasteries" and into the service of active life in the world. In early Christianity‚ there were no Protestant denominations‚ so Catholicism was tantamount to Christianity. Within the Catholic tradition‚ monks would live in communes called monasteries‚ and dedicate themselves to a life of asceticism and ritual lifestyles. Furthermore‚ the scriptures of the Bible were understood

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    The Bible’s Influence on Western Music Abstract: The Voice‚ one of the America’s most-watched TV shows‚ exhibits distinctly different styles of music by different color.‚ including American country music‚ Latin music‚ R&B‚ Jazz‚ Gospel music‚ etc. However‚ it’s tough to distinguish which style a certain song belongs to. It arouses my interest to find out what impacted western music during its long-term development and what the western music derived from. This article provides brief introductions

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    salvation. Another belief of Calvinists which they introduced is ‘other worldly asceticism’. The only thing Calvinist’s knew of God’s plan for humanity came from the Bible which revealed to them that they are on earth to glorify God’s name by working. Calvinists interpreted this as constant‚ methodical work in an occupation not in a monastery (other worldly asceticism). Due to Calvinist’s having a this worldly asceticism they worked hard long hours and practised rigorous self-discipline. This worked

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    Mahmood 1 Akif Mahmood 2015-11-0202 Dr. Naveed Rehan SS100 Writing and Communication 17 November 2011 Uncovering the Truth Behind Stereotypes As the world becomes a global village‚ people from all walks of life are socializing at an unprecedented level and virtually no one is safe from falling prey to stereotypes. This often dogmatic approach to categorizing people is widespread in mass communication as well from standup comedies

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    1. The unification of India came about when the Persian emperor Darius crossed the Hindu Kush Mountains and conquered portions of northwestern India; there he established the kingdom of Gandhara in present-day Punjab. Achaemenid authority in India shed light on Persian techniques of administration to local rulers. A few centuries later‚ Alexander of Macedon crossed the Indus River and destroyed the states he found. Although his campaign had an effect on politics and history in India‚ he created a

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    Chapter 16: The Two Worlds of Christendom Chapter Outline The quest for political order The Early Byzantine Empire The City of Constantine Caesaropapism Justinian (527-565 C.E.) and his legacy; Theodora (empress) Rebuilt Constantinople‚ including Hagia Sophia Justine’s Code Codified Roman law Corpus iuris civilis (The Body of the Civil Law) Byzantine Conquests Muslim Conquests and Byzantine Revival Muslim Conquests The Theme system The Rise of the Franks Germanic Kingdoms The Franks

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    life span of ancient Indians. More of progressive enlightened philosophy than a religion‚ Buddhism illuminated the path to righteousness‚ good heartedness‚ honor and virtue through the Eight Fold path and the Four Noble Truths. Hinduism emphasizes asceticism (refraining from the “wants of life and its worldly pleasure”) and reincarnation‚ or rebirth of an individual in the hopes of the ascension of one’s soul based on the results of the past lives and the attempt to be released of the “wheel of life”

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    church. For Clark‚ the seriousness and love for academic enabled Jerome to go far in sound education and his scholastic achievements.[v] At the completion of his Roman education‚ he was baptized at about AD 366.[vi] Saint Jerome was an Apostle of asceticism with deep interest in Roman classics and philosophy. His conversion and interest in Christian thoughts and writings was as a result of a dream he had in which he was accused of been a follower of Cicero rather than been a follower of Jesus Christ

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