Vishnu

A man grabs a woman and drags her towards a dark ally the woman escapes kicks him in his growing, in the movies she runs to safety. In reality the man is so enraged that she would attempt to escape, he slams her head into the pavement and drags her unconscious body away. Self defense is a key factor in the lives of many. Statistics show that self defense helps a person physically, mentally, and helps a person 's safety level. People believe that self defense is natural, self defense has been…

Christianity and Hinduism are two religions that have created numerous sets of beliefs and understandings that are similar, but contrast in many different ways. It is extremely important that there is close analization between these religions as Christianity is the largest and Hinduism is the oldest religion studied. Christianity and Hinduism both seek the same truth for their followers and play a role in helping them find their place in the world. Christianity and Hinduism arise from vastly…

religious work that is well known for the section of the Bhagavad Gita (Song of the Blessed Lord) which is revered as the “Bible of popular Hinduism” (Robinson, 2009). Likewise, the Ramayana is a religious poem that describes the incarnation of God (Vishnu), his struggles with evil (the devil) and how he overcomes them (Buck, 2000, p.…

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Although the Vedas, and other Hindu texts have remained the same, the interpretations of them have changed and will continue to frequently change. For example, the Bhagavadgita and the Upanishads were both interpreted differently by different scholars and thinkers. For example, Sri Shankaracharya saw them as a representation of monotheism, while Sri Ramanujan believed that they justified monotheistic belief. Revelations and Interpretations of Hindu texts will continue change, as human thought…

India had established trade cultural and political relations with Southeast Asian kingdoms. Influence of Indian civilization became most powerful among them and in Southeast Asian mainland. The people of Southeast Asia are said to have moved from southern China to southwards. Most forms of Hinduism are henotheistic where they recognize a single deity, and view other Gods reflection of the supreme God. These kinds of religions have traditionally been among the world’s most religiously tolerant…

At some given point in history politics, religion and art inter-collide and create new vision for society to engage in. Artist Gianlorenzo Bernini created St. Teresa of Avila in Ecstasy during the Baroque ca. 1600-1700 CE. The sculpture, made with white marble, has gilded bronze rays with illuminating light that descends and brightens the figure from a hidden window above. It depicts a playful with smirky smile angel whom opens Teresa’s robe and aims with an arrow at her breast. It represents…

Bhagavad-Gita as Guide India is one of the biggest countries in the world with a long history of great Indian civilization. It contains many important historical events, the rise and decline of empires, prolonged wars, establishment of their own religion, language, social structure, own philosophy and cultural values that were passed from generation to generation. There are several world known ancient Indian texts that contain all the wisdom and teachings of the Indian civilization that were…

About the Author: Govind Sadashiv Ghurye (1893-1984) is a towering figure in intellectual and academic circles for his unique contribution in the field of Indian sociology. He is consider as the ‘father of Indian sociology.’ It was the tragedy of G. S. Ghurye to be overshadowed by one of his own students the modest but brilliant M. N. Srinivas. But the difference was as much in historical moment as in scholarship. Ghurye made his career in preparation British India; subaltern status forged his…

“Bhagavad-Gita:The Song of God” has had a huge influence on Hindu thought, ethics, and practices shows the spiritual teachings of Hinduism, including very important ones such as karma, meditation through yoga. It is through these teachings that one can reach self-enlightenment and self-awareness. In “Bhagavad-Gita:The Song of God” it reveals that there is only one god, but appears is many forms, that god is the reason for emotional enjoyment, and suffering, in addition to everything physical on…