The four books of the Hindu religion, known as the holy Four Vedas, bring ritual and sacred elements to the classical dance. Bharata Natya Sastra is an important ancient manuscript written by Bharata Muni about how to produce specific performances of Hindu mythology. According to Gestures language of the Hindu Dance: “Muni claims a divine origin for the dance because he took his knowledge from each of the Vedas and created the dance –drama” (Meri). Muni’s manuscript ties together the religious elements of Indian religion to the art of dance. While Bharata Natyam evolved further from 500 B.C.
Balanur İçen 21101621 Eng 102 – 19 HosseinDabir Essay – Final Draft Jungian Analysis of the Japanese Fairytale “Green Willow” Identification and recognition of one's personality is a natural behavior in every individual's life. People recognize their inner world with the help of psychological sciences. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung establishes his archetypal theory in which he entitles all parts of human psychology as archetypes. According to Jung “the Self is the archetype of order, organization and unity. It unifies the personality” (Blake 2).
The Concept of Ahimsa in Jainism One of the smallest major world religions, with approximately eight million followers, Jainism and its principles still maintain a strong political influence in India.1 Founded by Nataputta Vardhamana, more commonly known as Mahavira, Jainism focuses its beliefs on living right through practicing non-violence in all aspects of life.1 Much like Hinduism and Buddhism, Jains believe in the ideas of reincarnation and karma and, similarly to Buddhism, followers of Jain practice a religion that questioned many of the principles of Hinduism and eventually branched off. Unlike Buddhism, however, Jainism emphasized a different principle in breaking the bind of karma, ahimsa. Though these other religions accept and utilize the concept of ahimsa, Jainism, as we will see, emphasizes these ideas of non-violence as a more central tenant to their religion and feel it is important to take further steps in their practice of non-violence than any other religion. We will see this emphasis by first defining and understanding the full nature of ahimsa and then by experiencing how Jains practice ahimsa in their daily lives. One of the primary guiding principles behind Jainism is the concept of ahimsa.
"Oh yes," replied Sri Prahlada. "The science of Brighu Samhita is still valid. Srila Prabhupada confirmed this. At the end of Dwapara yuga, Brighu Muni was concerned that in Kali yuga many astrologers would not be qualified, so he wrote down everyone's chart and included past, present, and future lives. "Copies of those charts are kept safely in four different places in India.
Yash V. Singhania ANS-340 5/1/2014 Book Review: The Powerful Ephemeral In this wonderful and carefully written book, Carla Bellamy presents remarkable insight on the role of Muslim saint shrines in India, particularly Husain Tekri, as well as the configuration of local religious cultures and traditions in India. Through her comprehensive ethnographic research, Bellamy’s work allows for the reader to view a dynamic interpretation of the shrine complex. Her powerful analyses refute claims on religion, the body, and power. Focusing mainly on spirit possessions and metaphysical power, the author explores the experience and importance for those who visit Husain Tekri and participate in the rituals. Her vivid descriptions and use of first person narratives of pilgrims provides assistance to comprehend the complexity and intricacy of religious healing in South Asia.
[2] [edit]The Noble Eightfold Path Main article: Noble Eightfold Path The Noble Eightfold Path is widely known as the description of the Buddhist path. In the Sutta Pitaka it is summed up as follows: The Blessed One said, "Now what, monks, is the Noble Eightfold Path? Right view, right resolve, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration. [web 1] [edit]Theravada Buddhism Main articles: Theravada and Visuddhimagga The classical outline of the Theravada path to liberation are the Seven Purifications, as described by Buddhaghosa in the Visuddhimagga. These purifications are:[3] Purification of Conduct (sīla-visuddhi) Purification of Mind (citta-visuddhi) Purification of View (ditthi-visuddhi) Purification by Overcoming Doubt (kankha-vitarana-visuddhi) Purification by Knowledge and Vision of What Is Path and Not Path (maggamagga-ñanadassana-visuddhi) Purification by Knowledge and Vision of the Course of Practice (patipada-ñanadassana-visuddhi) Knowledge of contemplation of rise and fall (udayabbayanupassana-nana) Knowledge of contemplation of dissolution (bhanganupassana-nana) Knowledge of appearance as terror (bhayatupatthana-nana) Knowledge of contemplation of danger
Running Head: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXCERCISE DEPENDENCE - 1 - SYMPTOMS (EDS) AND PERFECTIONISM A Summary of: “The Relationship Between Exercise Dependence Symptoms and Perfectionism” by Amy L. Hagan, M.S.E.S.S. and Heather A. Hausenblas Sebastian Puetz IS 103 Using the Library Instructor: Orpheus Stephens 19 July, 2012 Institute of International Studies Ramkhamhaeng University THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDS AND PERFECTIONISM -2- Prior Research The authors, Hagan and Hausenblas, talk about the importance of the correlation of exercise dependence as negative physical and psychological effects will result. The article introduces a study in which differences between exercise behavior and perfectionism of high and low exercise-dependent individuals are examined. University students served as participants. Prior research showed that both extremes, “sedentary-behavior” and “excessive exercise”, cause negative health consequences, whereas the latter can manifest into exercise dependence with no regard to injuries, e.g.
In order to understand any religion one needs to understand their history and how they flourished. Similarly, to get a better understanding of Buddhism and Jainism one needs to understand their origins and theology. The main aim of both the religion was to find a substitute way of achieving salvation in life instead of the ritual bound Brahmanism way of Hinduism. First, Jainism is amongst the many oldest practicing religions found today and like its counterparts it has a deep history attached to
Jainism Jain is an old Indian religion that has always existed and will always exist. Historians date the foundation of the organized or present form of Jainism to sometime between the 9th and the 6th century BCE. What is Jainism? Jainism main principles, philosophy, beliefs and practice emphasizes on : 1. non violence (Ahimsa) towards all living beings, 2. spiritual development through cultivation of one's own personal wisdom, 3. reliance on self control through vows, 4. right vision or view (Samyak Darshana), right knowledge (Samyak Gyana) and right conduct (Samyak Charitra), Jainism is also referred to as shramana (self-reliant) or the "path of the niganthas" (those without attachments or aversions) by ancient texts. Jains are strict vegetarians and live in a way that minimises their use of the world's resources and do not believe in wasting.
The word 'anga' means 'constituent part'. The word 'agama' means 'that which has come' (from the mouth of the Lord). Mahavira's teachings as believed to have been orally compiled by his disciples Sudharma Swami and Jambu Swami are divided into twelve Sutras known as the Angagamas or Dvadashangi. Amongst Śvetāmbara Jains, Angagamas are considered to be the core of Jain knowledge. Supposedly, there were Sutras from the tradition before Lord Mahavira, that is from Lord Parshvanath's time and even from before that, when ascetics were known as Nirgranthas.