Mahabharata

Hinduism is a religion with such a profound history. This belief system originated so many years ago and to this day there are still many people practicing this faith. Almost all Indians, I believe, can trace back an ancestor who possibly followed this religion at some point, therefore it is essential for us to know a little more about this faith and gain a greater appreciation for it. By researching Hinduism, I believe my eyes have grown more for the beauty of this religion and I definitely…

ingredients, there is ‘plot’, ‘character’, ‘situation’, and abundant ‘life’ – as it is actually lived in India, in Paris, in Southern France, in London and Cambridge. There are numerous beautiful ‘stories’ within the central story in the style of the Mahabharata – of Iswara Bhatta and his family; of Radha, Krishna and Durvasa; of Tristan and Iseult; of Buddha and Vassita with her dead son in her arms; of Kabir and Ramananda; of Yajnyavalkya and Maitreyi; and many more – each of the stories…

CHAPTER 4 4.1 FACTS TO PROVE REAL HAPPENINGS OF RAMAYANA The Ramayana is one of the prestigious possessions of Indian history and with Mahabharata, had a crucial role in shaping the nature and culture of Indian civilization. Ramayana was also a part of the oral tradition when it was recited as early as 1500 BCE, but was finally considered to be penned down in fourth century BCE. Many people of our modern generation have questioned the reality of Ramayana and considered it only a myth. However…

mentions ghosts in the significant books of their religion. In the bible, the word ghost is mentioned one hundred and eight times. It may not mention it as an disembodied spirit, it is used as describing the dead in some way. In Indian culture the Mahabharata mentions Aswathama, a god in Indian religion. Many people have claimed that they have seen him as alive or even as a ghost. In Indian culture there is also the belief that reincarnation is part of the afterlife. The belief is said to be…

I. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE The basic block diagram that shows the components for analysis and interpretation of any classical dance is shown in figure 1.This involves the analyzing the following features: body movements, hand gestures, expressions, music, costumes and make-up, instruments used as well as lyrics of song[19]. The information gathered from the analysis of those features will be made as a domain knowledge storage which can be interpreted for various…

performed by an progressively more powerful priesthood. Freedom was to be found through the precise performance of ritual. The Epic and Classical Periods, from 400 BCE–600 CE are so given surnamed because of their focus on important texts, namely, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. These epics are concerned with heroes and heroic deeds, kings, queens, and ideal roles of individuals. Also of central importance to this time frame were Law Books concerned with the ideal nature of society. Social…

Ancient India was one of the first civilizations formed in the world. It formed on the banks of the Indus river. Life for the ancient Indian person revolved around 6 different categorizes, Geography, where it is located and its climate.Religion, the civilizations ways worship of gods and how that fit into everyday life. Government, the ways the people were ruled over. Social class, the status of each person in Indian society and how they were put into that status or Caste. Its writing, Sanskrit,…

We are all like clay pots composed of clay (the infinite) declares a Sruti text defining the overall principle of understanding atman or self (Rambachan 101). “In the image of God He created him; male and female, He created them” Genesis [1:27] . Whether in Hinduism or Christianity, these scriptures clearly imply that males and females are created identically and therefore are equals. Furthermore, Hindus believe in the spiritual equality of males and females on an existential level as a…

The police play a very crucial role in the maintenance of peace and enforcement of law and order in the society. The fundamental duty of the police is to serve mankind and to safeguard the lives and property. The police has to protect the weak from oppression or intimidation. The word ‘police’ is derived from the Greek word politeia or its latin equivalent politia. The term politeia stands for the ‘state’ or ‘administration’. In present context the term ‘police’ connotes a body of civil servants…

As per the Vedas it is believed that once there were seven sages and Atharvan was the legendary among others who learnt the fire sacrificed or yajna, performed and then delivered the knowledge to others and with Sage Angiras he had written the Atharvaveda. Also in mundaka upnisad and some other texts, it is mentioned that he was born from the mind of the brahma and was the eldest son. Thereafter the races were started and people were known and categorized according to the different seven sages…