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    Mahabharata and Kali Era: The usage of Kali era by the astronomers with the Mahabharata, that too, with Mahabharat war in particular, has been consistent. Many astronomers mention Kali era and Saka era together. "Since the birth of Brahma up to the beginning of the Saka era, 8 ½ years (of Brahma), ½ month (of Brahma), 6 Manus of the (current) day (of Brahma), 27 ¾ yugas, and 3179 years of the (current) Kali era had gone by" (Vatesvara Siddhanta14.I.10, K. S. Shukla)…

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    Kali comes from culture of inferiority, spiritual religion, where being a lesbian remains forbidden, and daughters spoken for at birth. So informing anyone that Kali was that of a lesbian was a demise for her and out of the question if she was to remain at peace within her culture and family. I feel the literary techniques used in…

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    The possibility of alternative explainations to Kali’s evolution than domestication is promising. Kali is significant because of her differences. Her original view as powerful and dangerous is inspiring, she is a strong female role model for young worshippers. Many who study Hindu texts have commented on their patriarchal nature, therefore the presence of strong, powerful goddesses is important. Kali represents such a goddess. Because of this, an apparent domestication over time is troubling.…

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    Their names are Durga and Kali. These goddesses are very influential in the Hindu culture for women. They show empowerment, guidance, and determination. Women in the Hindu culture have a certain dharma usually fulfilled by being a wife and mother (Women in Hinduism 66). Many of…

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    Nisha and Kali both said they practiced at home, while Kelsey differentiated between practicing the flips and cheers. I also asked them if they wanted more challenging concepts, and surprisingly, all three said yes. I then compiled the observations and interviews to gather my conclusion. The interview questions and observations helped me determine what each of their mental states were, because the mental state of a child is key in learning a behavior. Thus because Nisha and Kali wanted to…

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    Kali Those Jaiminya Brahmana dated around those 8th century bc recounts those story about one Dirgha-jihvi. Dirgha-jihvi or ‘the long-tongued one’ used to lick dependent upon those divine drink, Soma, handled Throughout the yagna that might have been a significant part cherished eventually Tom's perusing those gods. Exasperated by her actions, Indra, ruler from those gods, needed with grab her, Anyhow he Might not get hold of her. Something like that he said, ‘Let nobody perform at whatever…

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    her. Mama can’t talk but I could tell what she wanted me to do. She wanted me to talk to my lab sister, Kali. I just know. I don’t know why though. I remember Kali from the rainbow room at the lab when we were young. I went to see her. I got to a building where there were other people. No Kali. I asked for Kali and they laughed. They called me Shirley Temple. They made fun of me. I finally saw Kali and she showed me her tattoo. She was number Eight. I later found out she was bad too. She just…

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    were many groups of people who kill and rob the travelers. There were some Muslims groups and some Hindus groups and in some groups Hindu and Muslims thug together. Hindu thugs believe that their killings were a mean of worshiping their goddess "Kali". Kali was known as the god of death and destruction. Thugs also existed in the 14th century but their main era of existence is 17th to 19th century. According to one estimate, they killed 40,000 people per year in this era. But their actual…

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    Throughout the story, it is obvious that Mann focuses on the motifs of Maya and Shakti of Hinduism through Sita and the goddess Kālī. The term of Shakti refers to multiple ideas in Hindu philosophy and theology: Its general definition is dynamic energy that is responsible for creation, maintenance, and destruction of the universe. It is identified as female energy because Shakti…

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    “Well, thank you. I don’t think that I have been the same since I left either. The real world is just so miserable, it has kind of thrown me into a state of darkness,” I said staring at my feet hoping that The Keeper wouldn’t ask questions. “Well, I see that you and The Realm of Sand have a lot in common,” he said. The statement forced me to look back at The Keeper. Noticing my questioning stare he continued. “ You see, Winter, ever since your departure from The Realm of Sand darkness has taken…

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