Ganesha

the American man tells her and the sign of questioning everything just shows the level of self-esteem this girl has for herself at the moment. She ends up openly admitting herself that she does not care about her own self (198). Like in Hinduism, Ganesha the god of luck, fortune, protection, and blessing, whether good or bad, happens to be an elephant as well. The denial of the appearance of these white elephants turned the tables around for Jig. The contradiction of the appearance of the white…

masculinity and femininity and thus the duality of life and the need one has to decrease that duality in order to achieve singularity. Following these two deities came the main deity of the temple, Omkara Mana Ganapathy. This deity, also known as Ganesha, is the son of the Shiva and Shakti. Hindus pray to him for protection and the ability to overcome the obstacles they face as they grow. His name derives from the combination of Ganeaha and Omkara to represent the supreme manifestation of Om. Om…

Hindu gods – Yama, Ganesha and Hanumana and a white faced monkey who was a Brahmin in his previous life are those characters who represent the blurred line drawn between magical and realism. There are certain incidents in the novel which take readers to an adventurous journey…

Within Western religions, it is common that people who practice these religions believe in God and are able to be saved from the sins that they harbor. However, not all religions view gods in the same way. As opposed to the Christian belief that there is only one God, some religions believe in the existence of numerous gods and goddesses, while others believe there is no God. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the concept of gods and similar supernatural beings can be alike and differ between the two…

Living in the modern or millennial age, there a lot kinds of amusement or theme park that already exist. The theme park can be defined as a place that offering a variety of outdoor entertainments, games and activities involving physical challenges, especially for children. Since its involving kids by having fun, why do not we help them to learn and be knowledgeable about the Malaysian folklore or fairy tales story by indirect learning in the theme park? According to Collins (1979), the theme…

Chapters 1-14 1) For what did the narrator initially go to India, and what did he find there? The author’s decided to go to India because his last book did not sell well. He wanted to write a new book set in Portugal when he stumbled upon a man named Francis Adirubasamy. Mr. Adirubasamy told the author that he has a story that will make him believe in God and also told him about Pi. 2) Discuss Pi’s life in Canada. Did he initially adjust well to his new home? Pi narrated his experience when he…

Who is god? That is a question that has caused many problems throughout history from large wars to hate towards certain beliefs. Most authors prefer not to involve religion in their writing due to the hate they may receive but the few who dare to create very significant stories. Author Yann Martel wrote a book by named Life of Pi which features a boy’s adventurous experience alone surviving with the belief of multiple religions. In the preface martel includes the first hint of religion stating…

There are some events and life that are considered life milestones. Being born, going to school, getting married, having kids, and death are some of the main milestones that are pretty common across many cultures. One that is generally celebrated a lot is the wedding ceremony. Throughout history and across cultures, the wedding ceremony is an important aspect that can be observed and cherished. Even though many cultures do have a wedding ceremony, all the wedding ceremonies are not…

Girish Karnad’s use of Transfiguration as a literary device in Hayavadana and Nagamandala provides the reader with numerous prospects to explore human consciousness from various perspectives. The theme of identity crisis is revealed through transfiguration. Through his imaginative skills, Karnad introduces transfiguration of characters in his plays to entertain his audience. The objective of this study is to highlight the fulfilment of desires of the characters- Padmini in Hyavadana and Rani in…

Hinduism “Hinduism is a major world religion, not merely by virtue of its many followers, but also because of its profound influence on many other religions during its long, unbroken history, beginning about 1500 BC.” (Hinduism). The term Hinduism comes from the Indus river which flows through Pakistan. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, out of all the larger belief systems. The Hindu religion has been around for thousands of years and contains many beliefs, practices, and…