Brahman

nothing is just its physical self. He lifts the stone to his friends and says, “I see value and meaning in each of its fine markings and cavities, in yellow, in gray, the the hardness...each one is different and worships Om in its own way ; each one is Brahman (145)”. He now understands that life and time are not linear, that even though the stone is just a stone, it is also everything and anything. This allows Siddhartha to live freely and take one step at a time, no longer fearing the unknown…

Ahura and evil introducing cosmetic effects against the evils of the kings and heroes and women and men with Ahura, theology and liberation from evil people, cruel, bullying and it is greed; In fact, line up right against wrong and good and evil and is against good and evil. Zarvan as a creator god of ancient Iran in the Sasanian period considered and Iran has been officially recognized as a religion. World versus nationalism Mino Zoroastrian myth to suggest that the instances of manifestation…

Spreading like wildfire in the nineteenth century, realism has prospered throughout history. Realism has been perceived throughout many famous literatures written by previous authors,which captures the idea of accepting real life conflicts rather than to exaggerate the situation to make it seem as if it is somewhat acceptable or impractical. Numerous of remarkable pieces such as “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” by Harriet Jacobs and “The Lowest Animals” by Mark Twain express the essential…

INTRODUCTION “The term 'Dalit' is derived from the Hebrew root 'Dal' meaning 'broken' or 'crushed'. In Sanskrit it means 'downtrodden', certain Hindi versions explain the term as 'oppressed' or exploited.” The meaning of the term Dalit can be explained through the example of flower petals. While the broken petals are symbolic of Dalits, the petals which are joined to the calyx signify the rest of the society. The term is used to signify a broken down and downtrodden section of the society.…

Chapter 7: The Caste System This system of dividing a society into different segments has been considered as the most negative aspect of Hinduism. When it comes to magnitude, the Hindu caste system has done greater damages to a greater number of people compared to the system of slavery implemented in Western countries or even the witch-hunting practices of ancient Europe. This system was invented by Vedic societies and supported by law makers. The people who belonged to the upper segments found…

The Dalit Literature that now occupies a seminal space in the contemporary literary domain actually took its birth from the odious system of untouchability and casteism prevalent in the Indian society since ages. It emerged on the scene as a realistic reflection of the conditions of the oppressed classes in India. The literature was essentially against exploitation and formally began as a movement in 1960’s. It was not an ordinary literary movement but a byproduct of identity as well as a…

Farah Azzouz Pilgrimages, or holy travels, are done for many reasons. Mostly religious, almost every faith has pilgrimages specific to its beliefs and work to strengthen one’s beliefs. The pilgrimages below, the Hajj and the Kashi Yatra, differ in many ways, yet compare in many ways. They are from two different religions, yet show similar ideals and similar ritualistic activities. Both hold certain values strongly and the rituals they perform showcase what values they hold deeply. In the case…

religions. The Hindu religion has evolved over thousands of years. Hinduism can sometimes be referred to as henotheistic. This means it involves the devotion to a single god while accepting that other gods may exist. Though many Hindu texts refer to Brahman as god, others have been referred to as the one. One such text is the Nasadiya sukta (creation hymn) of the Rig Veda. In the Rig Veda, gods and goddesses are all praised equally, none more important than the other. The Hindu religion is…

There are broadly two main types of marriage systems globally. The first are the "love" marriages that dominate Western nations such as the Europe. and those in United States. The second "arranged" marriages. These are dominant in many parts of Africa and Asia. Marriage derived from Arabic word which means Ikhtilath (mixed) and Dhamm (merge) Marriage named like that because can collect and unite two people. Zawaj word used in al-Quran mean couple in the usage this word mean Allah s.w.t.'s…

Chapter Three: Now Pi is the one talking. Pi tells us that he was named after a swimming pool. “Mamaji”, who is Pi's uncle and a champion swimmer, and the one to name him. There we have Pi's name: Piscine Molitor Patel. Pi calls him "Mamaji”, which is a loving name for uncle in Tamil Nadu, where Pi lived in India. In this chapter, we are also familiarized with Pi’s brother Ravi, who liked to tease Mamaji. After his parents failed at swimming, Pi proves to be a dedicated pupil to Mamaji and…