Dharma

Tiruvitamkoor. Missionaries criticized various practices like untouchability, unapproachability, sexual immorality, hierarchies based on caste, and the entrenched power structures of the society. Later, community movements like the Shree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, the Nair Service Soceity and Yogakshema Sabha were formed to weed out the evil practices existing in their respective communities.…

The world is a very natural place: there are animals, and living beings that thrive off of food and land, but these living beings will also eventually die off. Human beings are also a part of nature, and will eventually die. No matter the outcome all kind of ecosystems in natural exist in the world is all resulting with leaving, it is the natural phenomenon. While born and death is lifecycle phenomena, it is natural. However, will the soul perish with the body and going somewhere after death?…

As a result law, rooted in dharma and based on caste was neither egalitarian nor recognised equality of all before law. Caste was the undercurrent in deciding duties, rights or judicial punishments. The higher orders were shielded and were the beneficiaries of extreme privileges while the burden of obligations largely fell on lower orders. Noted scholar, Romila Thapar who has compared the Buddhist and Hindu traditions commented that as Buddhism was a reaction against caste, they recognised that…

How does Buddhism reflect the human understanding of God or the ‘Other’ With a population of 23 million Australia has grown into one the most culturally and linguistically diverse societies in the world. With this comes a wide variety of religions - over 120 in fact. Out of these religions there are five that are considered to be the ‘world religions’; they are, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. Each religion allows its followers to explore a world beyond their day-to-day…

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visit My visit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) was a long one – however, the visit was still an exquisite one because some of the artwork that was there that caught my eyes. There were countless stunning and alluring artworks at the VMFA that I took pictures of in the collections I visited. I went to the American + European Design Collection (Art Deco and Art Nouveau), the African Art Collection, the East Asian Art Collection, and the South Asian Art…

Factors Predicting Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Uterine Myomas Undergoing GnRH Agonist Therapy: A Meta-Analysis Rahma Novita Asdary Dharma Husada Midwifery Academy Email: novita_asdary@hotmail.com ABSTRACT Context : GnRH Agonist (GnRHa) maybe the most effective drugs in the management of myomas. However, there remains some uncertainty regarding the efficacy of the therapy because of conflicting reports in the literature. Objective : This research objective is to identify potential…

In the Greek drama ‘Oedipus Rex’ written by Grecian dramatist Sophocles, there is example of riddles. In the Mahabharata the questions asked by Dharma to Yudhisthira are examples of riddles. 3. Purpose of Riddles Riddles are unique source of the Assamese folk literature. Riddles have had a long history. Riddles have been asked as a way of entertainment, fun and process to discard boredom. For the…

Tirthankaras and the Bible Prophets also share some similarities and differences towards the followers of the religion. First of all, the 24 Tirthankaras found in Jainism are very special. They are represented as a savior and spiritual teacher of the dharma. The Tirthankaras are strongly believed to have achieved perfect knowledge through continuation of practicing asceticism to conquer anger, pride, deceit, and desire. The word Tirthankara itself signifies the founder…

As a great person under the religious beliefs that you set your mind to, you will treat and respect others thru the power of a God. Wayne believes that God will provide the tools needed to keep Wat Opot running. Kids in Wat Opot are dying every day and the Beliefs that Wayne has impacts them because he knows that God will be with each of them. Things that we value become our destiny and from that point, Both Gail, Wayne accepts the challenge of keeping these children alive and healthy. Fact…

In order to gain guidance, teachings, and advice to aid in the escape of samsara, the laity, or body of religious worshippers, offer flowers and food and light incense and candles for the monastics, or monks. In return, the Theravada monks teach Dharma, or the truth of Buddha’s teachings, modeled virtues, and provided blessings, protection, and guidance. Through this interdependent relationship between the monastics and laity, the laity are able to live their lives in a way that they are able to…