AB Theology III October 2013 Comparative Religion and Cults The Concept of Salvation in Hinduism Essay The concept of salvation is present in almost all religions in its own distinct way. The primary purpose of all religions is to provide salvation to their followers and the existence of many different religions indicates that there is a great variety of opinion about what constitutes salvation and the means of achieving it. The term salvation can be meaningfully
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Varkari Movement • Varkari (Marathi: वारकरी) is a religious movement (sampraday) within the bhakti spiritual tradition of Hinduism. It is geographically associated with the Indian states of Maharashtra and northernKarnataka. • In the Marathi language of Maharashtra‚ vari (वारी) means ’pilgrimage’ and a pilgrim is called a varkari. Every year‚ Varkari walk hundreds of miles to the holy town of Pandharpur‚ gathering there on ekadashi (the 11th day) of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Aashaadha
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inner turmoil to do this. This concept is one that truly brings to light‚ that our desires are much more irrelevant to what lies ahead. It makes this idea of anyone being able to “Attain Krishna‚ whether a low caste person‚ a woman‚ or a Brahmin‚” (Bhakti Lecture) greater‚ because all that matters is devotion and not one’s social status. In this paper‚ I will address
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concepts as one must have self-control‚ devote one’s life to God‚ and be kind. The Rig-Veda is a “poem presents the cosmic Man as the one through whose sacrifice the gods fashioned the universe” (Voorst 40). In relation to the Bhagavad Gita‚ the idea of Bhakti Yoga is present as the Man devotes his life to God. Overall‚ the Bhagavad Gita almost acts as an ultimate source‚ where the tales of the Three Da’s and the Rig-Veda are drawn
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Jnana yoga is the path of knowledge‚ wisdom and contemplation. It involves exploration of nature. Bhakti yoga is the path of devotion‚ emotion‚ love and service to others. Karma yoga is the path of action‚ service to others‚ and mindfulness. Lastly‚ Raja yoga is the form of meditation and practice of mental concentration. In view of these paths‚ Hinduism
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Religions have played an active role in our ever-changing world since the beginning of time. From Christianity to Islam to Buddhism‚ all religions begin with one thing in mind; what their focus will be and how they intend to carry out living their daily lives with this focus of dedication. Included in these many traditions and religions is Hinduism; an admirable community in which each and every person can look to for a sense of direction‚ and is also considered the oldest among the major world religions
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Jump to: navigation‚ search |Sree Rama Navami | |[pic] | |Ram (center)‚ with consort Sita‚ brother Lakshmana and devotee Hanuman | |Observed by |Hindus | |Type |Hindu | |Significance |Birth day of Ram; Marriage ceremony of Ram
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Introduction to Semiotics Bharatanatyam A journey from temples to the proscenium An introduction Bharatanatyam is a Sanskrit word‚ which means the dance of Bharata (India). True to its name‚ it is one of the oldest and most popular dance forms of India. It originated in the temples of Southern India and was later codified and documented as a performing art by the Tanjore Quartet. It is now the most popular Indian classical dance and is appreciated worldwide. Bharatanatyam is a language in itself
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Anthropology of Religion DD Kosambi: The Marxist Historian “Marxism is a tool of analysis and not a substitute for thinking.” Kosambi’s writings urge today’s historians to also take an intellectual leap with the creative use of Marxism. He explored the essential relationship between faith and socio-economic factor‚ which gives us yet another facet of understanding Ancient Indian Religion and History. What set him apart from the others was his determination to maintain‚ indeed the increase
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Women Empowerment in Bangladesh Women empowerment in Bangladesh means giving women of the country the power to rule and govern their own lives‚ away from traditional and social constraints. The women empowerment movement in Bangladesh focuses on giving women the power and authority they need to be men’s equals. The structures of sub ordinance that have keep women in the dark for so long must be eliminated. Women must have intellectual resources that can be acquired through good education and material
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