Bhakti

It is the latter who keep alive the bhasha theory of democracy, which sees democracy not as an import but a form of life native to the people. The Bhasha theory, if I may call it that, does not look for voice and partaking. Voice which has no theory of speech is like a viewer who can never be a witness. He cannot tell a story. Democracy is a commons of memory; the vote is simply a marker of their memory. Memory needs retelling, reinvention, but the memory of the modern democracy reads more like…

Indian literature assignment Question Q1) Name the two ancient epics written in Sanskrit and who were their authors? In the Bhagvad Gita what does Krishna explain to Arjun? A1) The two ancient epics written in Sanskrit are a) Ramayana b) Mahabharata Ramayana is written by Valmiki, and Mahabharata is written by Vyasa. B) What does Krishna explain to arjuna? Ans b) Bhagavad Gita All through the ages, religions have utilized myths or stories to clarify or guide the human experience. For…

It is man's task to overcome maya, the illusion that the physical world is real, and to see Absolute Reality beyond this. And so it is avidya(ignorance) that keeps man back from liberation. Bhakti (the path of love and worship)- It is the path of love and devoted worship of the Deity. Among the means used are prayer, meditation, rituals and constant awareness of God. This total surrender to God will attract God's grace and love, which in turn…

Before giving the official consent for his Nepalese Gorkhas to join the East India Company’s Army, Amar Singh Thapa discussed the issue in detail with Ochterlony, who convinced him that the Gorkhas who wished to join the Nusseerees, would be well taken care of. Only then did the Gorkha General sign the historic agreement by which he surrendered Malaun Fort to Ochterlony. The agreement also stated that those not employed would be provided with an allowance until the war between Nepal and the East…

The United Nation’s Organization, (UNO), decided to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on 21st June every year at the behest of Prime Minister NarendraModi. Now that Yoga has been recognized internationally as a tool to attain human values and wholesome lifestyle, more and more common people are joining to learn it. Quoting Sadhguru, who stated - “It is truly revolutionary for United Nations Organization to take up Yoga as a way of bringing transformation in the world. Because, without…

There are many similarities and differences found in the religions of India and the Far East. Some of the religions of India include Hinduism and Jainism and of the Far East include Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto which is not considered to be a religion in the same sense as traditional religions but an important element of Japanese spirituality, honoring spirits and things coming to be. Hinduism is described as a “range from extreme sensuality, heights of personal devotion of a deity to…

Hinduism and Buddhism both have emerged in the Indian landmass;moreover, they share common religious beliefs while still having many differences. They both have different paths to enlightenment, believe suffering is caused by extreme attachment to objects and people of the outside world, and practice various forms of meditation. We can even refer to the common connection by thinking back on Buddha whom was raised in a common Hindu family, and before finding his own answers had asked for help by…

Ancient Stories in Popular Culture George Santayana once said that “those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” While Santayana’s quote usually accompanies a discussion about reckless wars and terrible genocides, it can also demonstrate that despite all of our technological and academic advancements, human nature stays the same. Which is why years, decades, even millennia will not change the effect that a great story has on humans. Epic tales of heroism are repeated and…

The television series, Mahabharat, is a 94 episode Hindi series that is based on the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. Although there are 94 episodes in this entire television series, I will only be focusing on episode 72 which corresponds to the near beginning of the Bhagavad Gita text. Episode 72 of the Mahabharat television series begins with a short dialogue between the blind king, Dhritarashtra, and his advisor, Sanjaya. Dhritarashtra asks Sanjaya to tell him what had happened on the battlefield…

their culture, such as the preparation of vegetarian food and not trying to explain Christianity with a Hindu vernacular. For instance, “one should avoid talking about Christ as ‘avatar,’ Christian ‘karma,’ ‘Christian moksha’ or—worst of all— ‘Christ Bhakti’” (Corduan,2012 p. 308). By observing the beliefs and practices missionaries have been able to further enhance their interactions with the adherents of Hinduism. This is not all rose buds and flowers though, there are vast differences…