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3. Linga – The Symbol or Phallus The Sanskrit word Linga is the term for the emblem of the Hindu God Shiva. It is the depiction of Shiva in a column or pillar form. It represents the phallus, but at the same time it is the representation of the cosmos and a symbol of fertility, life and regeneration. Linga does not only specific a phallus but it is a word which translates best as a symbol indicating a distinguishing mark, a characteristic of gender or sex. Linga worship is also known as Nirguna…

The caste Hindus debarred untouchables from entering and worshiping deities in the temples; they were stoned, insulted, disgraced and dishonored in the streets. Even elected Parliament members are assaulted Yet they worshiped deities outside the temples. The poor untouchables believed by doing so, sooner or later their fate will change, albeit rubbed their forehead at the entrance of temples. However, the lines on the brow disappeared and no ending to the misery and sufferings since they are…

continues today. Throughout this timeframe the inhabitants had been exposed to many different religions and customs. The primary introduction of the original establishment was to Hindu-Buddhist- style religion. However, as a result of the many barriers created within this culture they begin the practice primarily of the Hindu faith, however if we actually break this civilization’s…

An important idea from Pim Valkenbergs’ introduction in World Religions in Dialogue is giving an insider’s and outsider’s perspective on the major religions of the world. Incorporating both perspectives will help students gain a deeper knowledge about the main religions of the world. Developing this deeper knowledge will help readers view the religions with an open mind. When it comes to understanding this book, viewing both the outsider and insider viewpoints are very important and beneficial.…

The earliest concern for the wild life law could be traced to 3rd century B.C. when Ashoka, the king of Maghadha, enacted a law in a matter of preservation of wild life and environment. Many animals are considered sacred and worshipped by several Hindu and other communities, and have thus received protection for centuries. The peafowl,…

to a galactic polity system in Southeast Asia. Although these powerful polities ruled their areas from 1500 to 1800, the roots of these societies can be found in the beginning of the classical period in the 9th century. In Java, an early agrarian Hindu-Buddhist society gave way to the rise of the Kingdom of Majapahit, and later, the Kingdom of Mataram. Through the comparison of these three stages of development in Java, it is clear that broader development of the galactic polity in Southeast…

Hinduism is a diverse religion that is complex on many levels. Over one billion people in the world are Hindu which accounts for approximately fifteen percent of the world’s population. Although not as commonly known as other world religions it has a deep impact in the world. Hinduism has two different dates as to when it was founded, one is storied and the other is historical. The storied says according to the Rig Veda that Hinduism was founded around 10,000 to 12,500 BCE which is the…

Tonight I went to my last visit. I went to Hindu Temple, called the Vedic Cultural Society. As soon as you walk into the Temple you must take off your shoes, then go to the main room. There is a stage to your right with all of the Gods in booths. Tonight was special because the Hindu 's we 're honoring the Puja.The Puja is an act of worshiping a god with prayers, songs and rituals. The main part of the Puja for the Hindu people is to make a spiritual connection with the divine. I went with…

Hinduism vs. Judaism Jihaad O Barnett Georgia Military College Judaism is a religion formed perhaps four-thousand years ago by a group of people called by God. These people called Hebrews, who considered to be “God’s Chosen People”, originated from the country Ur or otherwise known today as the Fertile Crescent in Mesopotamia. Originally, the Hebrews were known as a nomadic people who grazed their herds along the Fertile Crescent. Abraham, a wealthy leader of the group of the Hebrews, was…

The Hindu religion is greatly involved with animals. Animals represent many of the Hindu gods and goddess’s animals represent diodes and many animals are considered holy or sacred in the Hindu religion. Because such a large portion of the Country’s population is Hindu many of their laws overlap greatly with the beliefs derived from the Hindu religion. However these views and assumptions made on animals are not based on logic…