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The Law of Manusmriti is also known as Manu Dharma shastra. According to ManuSmriti, the Shudras have no rights to read the Veda and Puranas, only Brahmin have this right (ManuSmriti: The Law of Manu, 1500 BC). In Manusmriti, it is clearly written and practicing till today by casteism people. There are four castes in India, namely Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. Manusmriti clearly discriminated other caste except Brahmin by comparing birth place of Varna from human bodies from top to the…

Balinese architecture is a vernacular style of architecture wherein designers use local materials to help construct buildings, structures, and houses, as well as reflecting local tradition. It is a centuries-old style of design that’s heavily influenced by Bali’s Hindu traditions, as well as ancient Javanese elements. For the materials that are required for Balinese homes and buildings mostly will be thatch roofing, coconut wood, teak wood, stone, bamboo and bricks. Balinese architecture has…

7 Conflicting Truth Claims Theory Name: Institution: Date:  There are many arguments and theories that have been advanced to argue against the God’s existence. However, these arguments and theories have been met by critics and opposing claims that seek to discredit them. One of the theories against the God’s existence is the conflicting truth claims theory. This theory is premised on the religious diversity of various religions across the world. According to this theory, there…

Buddhism, the Creation, the Spread, and the Application At its starting point, Buddhism was but a tool to counteract the increasing power of the Brahman peoples, yet over time, Buddhism has become a lifestyle which appeals to a majority of the people in Asia, mostly China, however, it is important to consider the long history of Buddhism. The lifestyle dates back to the time of Siddhartha Gautama (563 BC - 483 BC) containing a long and rich history from when it was created, to how it spread, and…

way back in the 3rd or 2nd century BC; however, Sikhism was not found until the 15th century (“Hinduism”, “Sikhism”). They also have two different beliefs, Hinduism is pantheistic, meaning they believe everything is made of one thing, in this case Brahman. They also have a belief in the trinity, along with thousands of lesser gods (“Hinduism”). Sikhs, however, are monotheistic, and believe that one spirit inhabits all of the Gurus, and in modern day they believe in inhabits the Adi Granth, or…

History is the recording of past events in time. The record keeping of our past is the reason we have what we have today; everything from government and military ideas all the way down to tradition and religion. If it was not for people keeping a record of everything that happened, whether it be good or bad, it is what helped shape the human race and evolve us into what we have become today. Although every group of people has their own structure and belief systems, the reason behind why they are…

Can a common ground be achieved? Religion is a system of beliefs, practice, and worship of a supernatural power such as a god, goddess, or multiple gods. Religion, giving people hope, protection, and a sense of understanding is supposed to bring people together yet divides nations more and more everyday. Thus, believers of one religion claim to be more superior than another. Is there one true religion? The idea of becoming equal failed after wars, and the deaths that followed. One true religion…

what kind of life you can have (Manian, n.d). It is set up in the form of a hierarchy (Manian, n.d). Essentially there are four branches of the class system in India: the Brahmin, the Kshatriyas, the Vaisya and the Shudra (Janiswal, 2014, p.15). Brahmans are seen as the most knowledgeable in terms of education and scripture (Manian, n.d). Kshatriyas are the public service workers and judicial workers (Manian, n.d). Vaishya are the day to day businessmen (Manian, n.d). Shudra are low to unskilled…

determining the position into which they are born in the next life. Liberation from the cycle of suffering and rebirth (moksha) is the chief aim in life. Moksha is attained through completion of the four stages of life (ashramas) and signifies a return to Brahman, the universal world soul.…

The good life varies from religion to religion. The Buddhist of the West will be compared and contrast with the Muslims of the East. The good life for the Buddhist is nirvana. Buddhist seeks enlightenment and that is done by being led through the human form of Buddha (Ludwig, 2006, p.147). The rituals and practices are not what helps one reach nirvana, but the individual discipline and mindful meditation. The rituals and practices are instrumental tools. “Devotional rituals can be beneficial in…