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The Hindu religion have a caste system that they are placed into based on birth. The individual’s placement in the caste system is life long and permanent because they believe their ranking is based off of the sins and deeds of their previous lives. Their belief is that they are “Following the assumed natural law that an individual soul is born into its appropriate environment, Hindus assume an individual belongs to a caste by birth” (Gannon 402). Hindus feel good when abiding by the rules of…

Contents 1. Introduction 2. Worship 2.1. Experience 2.2. Deity 3. Life Cycle 3.1. Marriage 3.2. Death 4. Festival 4.1. Diwali 4.2. Holi 5. Performance 5.1. Ramlila 5.2. Ramayana 5.3. Durga 6. Gurus 6.1. Anand ma 6.2. Radha 7. Caste system 7.1. Dalit 7.2. Brahmin 8. Diaspora 8.1. Pittsburg 8.2. Hindu 9. Identity 9.1. Militant Hinduism 9.2. Tolerant 9.3. Hindu Hinduism 9.4. Interlogue 10. Conclusion 1. Introduction The book is a collection of 12 essays on different walks of Hindu life…

is a direct product of the caste system. It is not merely the inability to touch a human being of a certain caste or sub-caste, it is the product of casteism and the belief in purity of so called upper castes. It is generally taken for granted that Dalits are considered polluted people at the lowest end of the caste order. All the menial tasks were to done by the lower caste. They are supposed to reside outside the village so that their physical presence does not pollute the "real" village. They…

At the same time, all religious communities must be encouraged to debate and support codification and reform their personal laws, which lead them to a law that does not disadvantage any particular group or section of people such as women, widows, dalits…

I’ve been planted in a pot My roots are welded to the soil My buds are blossoming But I am fed fertilizer named Hindering Eventually these petals will be a memory My existence dust (A Marginalized Rose) These words by Francisco DH in his poem ‘A Marginalized Rose’ illuminates the mental and emotional condition of the marginalized groups and draws a picture upon the cruel social system, that disconnect a particular group from the mainstream culture and hinder their growth. Marginalization is the…

The caste system is an evil that has plagued Indian society since time immemorial. Over several decades, this affliction has only changed in form but has never been completely eradicated. It was of relevance more than a thousand years ago, and it is of relevance now. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, one of the most prominent opponents of the caste system, said the following- “Caste has killed public spirit. Caste has destroyed the sense of public charity. Caste has made public opinion impossible. Virtue…

Hinduism is one of the oldest organized religions of the human beings with more than 4500 years of history and it is the third biggest religion with approximately one billion followers. The notion of Hinduism as religion refers to the philosophical beliefs of people living in modern day India and Indian subcontinent. Unlike other religions, Hinduism (also known as ‘Sanatana Dharma’ or ‘Eternal Religion’) had not been set up from one philosophy, tradition or had not originated from one holy book,…

Abstract: It is true that some of the inspiring and motivating lessons for humanity lie in the past. This Analytical paper of study is tribute to great leader of great abilities, charisma and achievement i.e. Mahatma Gandhi. History tells the story of their greatness and their success .Mahatma Gandhi fit the meaning of transformational leader in very clear way. Business management and managers must learn and appreciate the lives and achievement of this great man. This paper starts with…

 Dr B R Ambedkar’s Emancipation for Women: Dr B R Ambedkar began his movement in 1920 and meanwhile started journals called MookNayak and Bahishkrut Bharat in order to make women as rationalists. The main of his movement is to emancipate or raise voice for gaining equality especially of oppressed classes. Apart from the chief architect of Indian constitution he struggled for marginalized women and their fulfilment. Dr Ambedkar had believed in the strength of women and their role in the process…

Can you imagine going to a local market and realizing that children and women’s body parts are being sold instead of fruits and vegetables? Human trafficking is a very serious issue in all countries. These people work in groups or teams to kidnap children and women. Innocent children and women that they target on the street are kidnapped and secretly transported to counties like Thailand, Turkey, China, and Italy to make money. This illegal business has spread all over the world and is…