...Hinduism Death, Dying and Destiny Ideas about what happens after death, and its connection with how life is lived on earth, is a fundamental part of all religions. Many people accept death as the end of any form of existence. However others argue that death is not the end of life. The Australian Catholic University has held this conference about Death and Dying to address some of the ultimate questions that humans have always asked themselves. This particular seminar will deal with the aspects of death, dying and destiny. The religion that will be investigated around the issue of death, dying and destiny will be Hinduism. Based on the essence of Hinduisms framework and various interpretations of scriptures the basic fundamentals of what is expected of followers in life and death are dictated what expectations are up held and performed. What happens after death, and its connection with how life is lived on earth, is fundamental to every religion. These beliefs and ideas; help people make sense of life, give support and comfort at times of loss and bereavement, and provides purpose to life (BBC; 2014). In Hinduism it is believed that any attempt to permanent happiness in this world is an illusion (maya). Hindus believe that a person’s atman (spirit) is permanent and cannot change while the physical body is permanent (About Religion; 2014). This quote from Bhagavad Gita 2:22 (As a man casts off his worn-out clothes and takes on other new ones, so does the embodied soul cast off...
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...Comparison of Two Religions: Hinduism and Buddhism Strayer University Professor Carla Thompson April 28, 2014 Comparison of Two Religions: Buddhism and Hinduism Buddhism Buddhism was founded around 500 BCE by Prince Siddhartha Gautama. Gautama Buddha who was born about 2,500 years ago questioned his sheltered luxurious life in a palace. Leaving the palace he found four sights, a sick man, an old man, a dead man and a monk. Seeing this he realized that even a prince could not escape the issues of illness, suffering and death. So a monk told him to relinquish all his power and become a wandering holy man and seek the answers of why must people suffer and what was the cause of the suffering” (United Religions Initiative, 2002). For many years of doing many religious practices, including praying, meditating and fasting, he finally understood the basic truths of life. He realized this all by sitting under a popular-figtree in India for many days in meditation and this is when he was enlighten which is actually known as nirvana and this is when he was given the title of the Buddha which is the meaning of the Enlightened One. Buddha spread his teachings from India as far as Asia, becoming the dominate religion in many countries” (Fisher, 2014).It is thought that the Buddha lived many lives before his birth as Gautama, and that he continues to live through his teachings and his relics. Buddhism is the religion and philosophy which developed out of the teachings of...
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...A Passage to India E. M. Forster Online Information For the online version of BookRags' A Passage to India Premium Study Guide, including complete copyright information, please visit: http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide−passageindia/ Copyright Information ©2000−2007 BookRags, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The following sections of this BookRags Premium Study Guide is offprint from Gale's For Students Series: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Commonly Studied Works: Introduction, Author Biography, Plot Summary, Characters, Themes, Style, Historical Context, Critical Overview, Criticism and Critical Essays, Media Adaptations, Topics for Further Study, Compare &Contrast, What Do I Read Next?, For Further Study, and Sources. ©1998−2002; ©2002 by Gale. Gale is an imprint of The Gale Group, Inc., a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Gale and Design® and Thomson Learning are trademarks used herein under license. The following sections, if they exist, are offprint from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction: "Social Concerns", "Thematic Overview", "Techniques", "Literary Precedents", "Key Questions", "Related Titles", "Adaptations", "Related Web Sites". © 1994−2005, by Walton Beacham. The following sections, if they exist, are offprint from Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults: "About the Author", "Overview", "Setting", "Literary Qualities", "Social Sensitivity", "Topics for Discussion", "Ideas for Reports and Papers". © 1994−2005, by Walton Beacham. All other...
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...Core Assessment Project Corinna Sullwold |Religion Name |Cult of Pharaoh - Ancient |Mayan/Aztec - Ancient | |Origins of the religion: |Between 10000 and 7000 BCE a group of ancient Egyptians settled in the Nile Valley. |Mayan religion was founded c.250AD which is the rise of the Mayan civilization | |It's Founder, dates, Key Figures, Historical |7000 – 3000 BCD the people became organized into separate villages. After 3000 BCE |(http://www.religionfacts.com/mayan-religion) | |Development, Cosmogony (creation stories), |hieroglyphics were developed after the independent villages become united under one |Aztec formed between the 12th and 15th centuries AD. | |Myths |kingdom. They were then ruled by one imperial Pharaoh. |(http://www.aztec-history.com/aztec-timeline.html) | | | |Religion for both cultures was a central part of their daily lives. They prayed and | |HOW THE RELIGION STARTED … ...
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...C A R I B B E A N E X A M I N A T I O N S C O U N C I L REPORT ON CANDIDATES’ WORK IN THE CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE® EXAMINATION MAY/JUNE 2013 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GENERAL PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION Copyright © 2013 Caribbean Examinations Council St Michael, Barbados All rights reserved. -2GENERAL COMMENTS It is well worth remembering that the study of religion as an academic endeavour is intended to enable candidates to “develop an understanding of the meaning and purpose of life as advanced by different religious practices.” The academic enquiry into the phenomenon of religion must be differentiated from religious instruction, where the latter is intended to enable faith or proselytise individuals. Consequently, it must be made clear that persons engaging in the study of Religious Education should do so not merely for the promotion of their personal faith experience but should be willing to expand their knowledge and understanding of their own and different religions. Furthermore, it should be remembered that the study of religion is neither a pre-requisite nor requirement for specific training as a teacher or leader in the different religions presented in the syllabus. The examination for Religious Education for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) is grounded in these understandings and the candidates sitting the examination should be aware of the focus of this academic discipline. The CSEC Religious Education examination consists...
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... INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITION The Dalits (also known as Untouchables, Harijans, orScheduled Castes) have historically been poor, deprived of basic human rights, and treated as social inferiors in India. Dalits are a group of people, who constitute the lowest caste of the Indian Society. According to James Massey (author of the book Dalits in India) , “The term Dalit is one of the most ancient terms which has not only survived till date but also shared by a few of world’s oldest languages like Sanskrit and Hebrew”. The term "Dalit" draws its root from the Sanskrit word “Dall” which means to crack, open or split. According to Elza Tamez, a liberation theologian, this term is used in two contexts – 1 – Phisically weak or lowly, 2 – Insignificant position in the Society. In modern times it’s a Marathi word which means "suppressed", "crushed", or "broken to pieces". It was first used by Jyotirao Phule in the nineteenth century, in the context of the oppression faced by these "untouchable" castes of the twice-born Hindus. Dalits are the group of people in the society, who are economically extremely poor, secluded and rejected by people, exploited, denied justice, lacking proper means of livelihood, often forced to sell themselves into different forms of Slavery. They are often deprived of many of their human rights and are set to hard oppression. They easily become the broken victims of dehumanisation too, as they are never treated as a human being. They are always treated...
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...Fate of Sadhu unknown What happened high on the Himalayan pass? Describe all the people who were there. Why is the incident so important and memorable for McCoy? Sadhu • Hindu monk • Renounce material attachments, food, clothing and shelter • Leaves behind all material attachments • Lives in caves, forests and temples • Never ending pilgrimage • Rugged life (eg. early morning bath in cold mountain) • Wears little or no clothing Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_4425905_become-hindu-sadhu.html Why is the incident so important and memorable for McCoy? • Doesn’t know the final outcome • Lessons about the corporate world was learnt What do you think is the “basic ethical dilemma” referred to by McCoy? Basic Ethical Dilemma Should McCoy have done more? What factors may have influenced the various hikers’ decisionmaking? The perception among some that “the Sadhu has himself to blame for the predicament”, the Sadhu was not deserving of the same solicitude due to a “well-dressed Western woman”, the need to clear the passage before the ice passage melted, “ain’t my problem”, or all of them? Hikers’ Decision Factors • Unexpected and unwanted event • Sadhu should be blamed for his predicament – “Ain’t my problem” attitude – Sadhu could have chosen a safer route “What right...
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...Religious texts, regardless of the faiths from which they spring, give the faithful advice on how to live, show a glimpse at history, and set the social norms and rules by which the religion’s adherents are supposed to live. One piece of literature, “The Laws of Manu”, sets strict guidelines on the place in society for both men and women. An epic called “The Ramayana” details the life of Rama and his wife Sita, ultimate examples of right behavior according to the social norms. Both “The Laws of Manu” and Valmiki’s “Ramayana” portray the roles of women in the Classical Period of Hinduism (ca. 500 B.C.E.-500) from different perspectives, but in the end set fort the same rules and ideals, including the dominance of men over subservient women. In the Ramayana, Sita, the wife of Rama, is portrayed as an ideal Hindu woman, beautiful, chaste, and fully aware of her duties. During the wedding, her beauty is extolled in phrases like “the sweet-eyed Sita”, with the “bridal blush upon her brow” (Valmiki, 64). Her father Janak gives his “beauteous daughter” to Rama in marriage, pronouncing in the wedding vows that she is “the best of women” (Valmiki, 64). Sita’s beauty in the Ramayana is surpassed and eclipsed by her complete submission to her duty as wife. In her wedding vows, Sita is given to Rama by her father, with the father telling Rama that she is to be “henceforth sharer of thy virtue,” “faithful wife,” and “of thy weal and woe partaker” (Valmiki, 64). She is thus bound...
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...moral support and guided me in different matters regarding the topic. He had been very kind and patient while suggesting me the outlines of this project and correcting my doubts. I thank him for his overall supports. Last but not the least, I would like to thank my friends who helped me a lot in gathering different information, collecting data and guiding me from time to time in making this project despite of their busy schedules ,they gave me different ideas in making this project unique. Thanking you Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2 INTRODUCTION 3 The Hindu Succession Act: Divergence from tradition 4 PROVISIONS OF SUCCESSION UNDER HINDU SUCCESSION ACT 5 LAWS OF DISQUALIFICATIONS 7 SUGGESTIONS : 13 CONCLUSION 14 BIBLIOGRAPHY 15 Introduction Succession under Hindu Law ‘Succession’ implies the act of succeeding or following. It implies the transmission or passing of rights from one to another. In every system of law provision has to be made for a readjustment of things or goods on the death of the human beings who owned and enjoyed them. The rules of succession are, in modern systems of law, subject to many rules. Such rules may be based on the will of a deceased person. However, there are cases in which a will cannot be expressed, when the person holding the property may have died intestate. In such cases, there need to be...
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...Name_______________________ Humanities 106 Fall 2011 Midterm Note: The Midterm for Spring 2012 Will not Cover China, so disregard the questions concerning non-Buddhist Chinese Religious practice I. Directions: For each of the following, choose the best answer to each corresponding question by selecting from A, B, C, or D. 1. What is this image called? A. Parusha B. Vimana X C. Mandala D. Linga 2. Which stage in the Buddha’s life is being represented? A. His youth in Kapalivastu B. His fasting with ascetics X C. His achievement of enlightenment D. His death 3. This image displays which of the following? A. Devi X B. Kali C. Guanyin D. Durga 4. Who is the figure in this image? A. Pangu B. Vishnu C. Kali X D. Guanyin 5. Who is this and what is he doing? X A. Shiva, the destruction of the universe B. Buddha, the attainment of nirvana C. Vishnu, the creation of the universe D. Parusha, his sacrifice 6 Who is this figure? A. Lao Zi B. Shen Nong C. Huang-Di D. Confucius 7. What is this object called, and what is it associated with? X A. Pillar, the Emperor Ashoka B. The mandala, Brahman C. Atman, the Soul...
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...Ganesha From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Vinayaka" redirects here. For other uses, see Vinayaka (disambiguation). "Ganapati" redirects here. For Hindu Vedic Deity and God of planet Jupiter, see Brihaspati. For other uses, see Ganesha (disambiguation). Ganesha Basohli miniature, circa 1730. National Museum, New Delhi, India.[1] Devanagari गणेश Affiliation Deva Mantra ॐ गणेशाय नमः (Oṃ Gaṇeśāya Namaḥ) Weapon Paraśu (Axe),[2] Pāśa (Lasso),[3] Aṅkuśa (Hook)[4] Consort Buddhi (wisdom), Riddhi (prosperity), Siddhi (attainment) or sometimes, none Mount Mouse Ganesha (Sanskrit: गणेश; IAST: Gaṇeśa; listen (help·info)), also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh, also known as Ganapati (Sanskrit: गणपति, IAST: gaṇapati), Vinayaka (Sanskrit: विनायक; IAST: Vināyaka), and Pillaiyar (Tamil: பிள்ளையார்), is one of the deities best-known and most widely worshipped in the Hindu pantheon.[5] His image is found throughout India and Nepal.[6] Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations.[7] Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains, Buddhists, and beyond India.[8] Although he is known by many other attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him particularly easy to identify.[9] Ganesha is widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles[10] and more generally as Lord of Beginnings and Lord of Obstacles (Vighnesha (Sanskrit: विघ्नेश; IAST: Vighneśa), Vighneshvara (Sanskrit: विघ्नेश्वर; IAST: Vighneśvara),[11] patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and...
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...sacred value of human life from its very beginning” Struggle between culture of life and death Orthodox Churches Forbid abortion Against the Commandment ‘Thou shalt not kill’ Russian Orthodox Church Condemned abortion The Church and the Nation published in 2000 Protestant Denominations Protestants & Evangelical Christians- against abortion Northern Ireland Catholics & Protestants have united against abortion Church of England Unborn child is alive and created by God However, also believe abortion is sometimes morally acceptable such as when a baby is suffering from a serious disability. 1993 General Synod “the number of abortions carried out since the passage of the Abortion Act 1967 is unacceptably high” Islam Against abortion Beliefs Life begins at conception & is created by God Unborn Child Rights Care Protection Life abortion is forbidden in the holy book Al’Quran “Do not kill or take a human life which God has declared to be sacred” (verse 151) Judaism Torah or Jewish law forbids taking an innocent life stresses that human beings are made in the image of God Maimonides, a twelfth century interpreter Jewish law declared “A descent of Noah who kills any human being, even a fetus in its mother’s womb, is to be put to death” Exception was if the mother’s life was in danger Buddhism no central authority on ethical matters Dalai Lama spoked in favor of abortion under certain circumstances 1993 said: “Of course, abortion, from a Buddhist viewpoint...
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... * A day when everything went wrong. * The risks of trading at the stock market. * The impact of interest rate changes on the economy. * Responsibility of media in moulding public opinion. Letter Writing: Write a Letter in about 150 words on any one of the following: * Letter to your sibling advising him/her to prepare for a competitive exam. * Writing a job offer acceptance letter for the post of Assistant Manager. * Complaint to CEO regarding the extra work in office. * Letter to sibling for telling benefits for future of money saving. * Letter to bank manager requesting to extend the joining period as you have received the offer letter for the bank job. * Write a letter to the Editor, the Hindu, expressing your deep concern on the impact of adult graded cinemas on young minds. * Write a letter to your manager asking permission for a leave to attend a family function. * Write a letter to a student preparing for his Board Examination giving tips healthy study habits. * Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper commending it on an article published in it regarding Environmental awareness and adding your own views on the duty of every citizen to protect the environment....
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...DEED OF DECLARATION THIS DEED OF DECLARATION made on this _________day of____________ TWO THOUSAND FOURTEEN.(2014) A.D. SMT. SANDHYA RANI CHAKRABARTY wife of late Durga Prasad Chakrabarty, by Religion Hindu, by Occupation House Wife, by Nationality Indian, residing at F.C. Salt Lake City, Police Station ______________, Kolkata 700064, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, hereinafter called and referred to as the VENDOR/FIRST PARTY (which terms or expression shall unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or context be deemed to mean and include his/her legal heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns) of the ONE PART. AND SMT. SABITRI DEVI wife of Sri. Fulchand Shah, by Religion Hindu, by Occupation House Wife, by Nationality Indian, residing at R 208, Cotton Mill Lane, Police Station Maheshtala, Kolkata 700044, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, hereinafter called and referred to as the VENDEE/PURCHASER/OPPOSITE PARTY (which terms or expression shall unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or context be deemed to mean and include his/her legal heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns) of the OTHER PART. WHEREAS the VENDOR/FIRST PARTY mentioned herein above in the “PARTIES TO THE DEED” i.e, SMT. SANDHYA RANI CHAKRABARTY was the sole and absolute owner of the land measuring about 15 Cotthas, 9 Chittacks, 34 Square feet, be the same little...
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...Taj Mahal – A Hindu Shiva Temple-Palace TEJO MAHAL[pic] Islamic dacoits have looted and raped many countries, but no country can tell a bloodier tale of muslim oppression than India! The muslim dacoits started their rule over India in 712 A.D. with the invasion of Mohammed Qasem and looking at the present situation of our country it still continues on today! During their rule they looted and destroyed hundereds of thousands of Hindu temples. Aurangzeb himself destroyed 10,000 Hindu temples during his reign! Some of the larger temples were converted into mosques or other Islamic structures. Ram Janmbhoomi(at Ayodhya) and Krishna Temple(at Mathura) are just two examples. Many others exist! The most evident of such structures is Taj Mahal–a structure supposedly devoted to carnal love by the “great” moghul king Shah Jahan to his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. Please keep in my mind that this is the same Shah Jahan who had a harem of 5,000 women and the same Shah Jahan who had a incestuous relationship with his daughter justifing it by saying, ‘a gardner has every right to taste the fruit he has planted’! Is such a person even capable of imagning such a wondrous structure as the Taj Mahal let alone be the architect of it? The answer is no. It cannot be. And it isn’t as has been proven. The Taj Mahal is as much a Islamic structure as is mathematics a muslim discovery! The famous historian Shri P.N. Oak has proven that Taj Mahal is actually Tejo Mahalaya– a shiv temple-palace. His work...
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