Essay On Ayurveda

Essay On Ayurveda
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What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is the oldest medical science or healthcare system. Ayurveda literally means 'the science of life'. Ayurveda is also known as Indian system of
medicine. Ayurveda is an ancient medical system, which teaches us in a comprehensive way that what is advantageous, and what is disadvantageous
for the human body. Ayurvedic system ofmedicine addresses the happy and unhappy states of the human life. Ayurvedaspeaks about preventive as well
as curative aspects of the diseases.
The five element theory
Ayurveda is based on peculiar fundamental principles like and Panchmahabhuta (five elements ether, air, fire, water and earth) theory and Tridosha
(three humors vata, pitta and kapha) theory. In Ayurveda, the five elements are precisely known as Panchmahabhuta which includes space, air, fire,
water and earth (these may be referred to as five basic elements). The five elements are building blocks of human life just as amino–acids are building
blocks of proteins. The five elements have significant role in Sharira Rachna (Human Anatomy) and Sharira Kriya (Human Physiology)....show more
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Tridosha, commonly referred to as three biological humours are the primary life–forces in the human body. Vata, Pitta and Kapha correspond to the
elements of air, fire, and water. Primarily, ageing and senescence (decay) are under the influence of three biological
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There are eight individual and unique classical dances in India. Each has its own distinctive dance movements, make–up, and costumes. The classical
dance forms that have developed in India all have set rules which have been followed traditionally over the years. This set of rules that the classical
dances follow is called the Natya Shastra. This is the ancient text that all Indian classical dances obey by in order for them to be called a "classic". The
eight forms that have succeeded in reaching the conventions of the Natya Shastra are: the Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri,
Odissi, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya. Among all eight of these dances I argue that Bharatanatyam is the most elite form of all these dances...show more
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In these works, there is also evidence of the nature of the technique, the presentation style and the response of the audience"(20). Along with Tamil
sources, Bharatanatyam can also be looked back from another basis, Sanskrit texts. "Sanskrit texts and literature reached Tamil Nadu and the Southern
States fairly early" states Vatsyayan. This meaning that the Bharatanatyam could be tracked back to a form explained in the Natysasastra, and there it
was called Ekharya Lasyanga. This form demonstrates a single dancer performing many roles and "Instead of many actors presenting a dramatic story,
the solo actor presents, though the four types of abhinaya, the particular dominate state (sthayibhava)"(20). As I explained earlier, I feel that
Bharatanatyam has a strong sculpture look to it. This sculptural movements can be looked back to the fifth century A.D. to find evidence of them, "it
has been established from what that the position common to classical dance (margi style) was the ardhamandali with the outturned knees."(20). This
position of the performer bent low with the knees turned out, much like in a squat position, has become a popular symbol in dance styles in Indian
Classical dances today. The basic position has influenced "...styles from Orissa to Gujarat and from Khajuraho to Trivandrum"(20). Vatsyayan goes on
to

The Rig-Veda
What is the title of the document?
Rig–Veda
Who is the author of this document?
The author is unknown.
For what purpose did the author write this document?
The Rig–Veda is in a form of many books that the Aryans composed of prayers, hymns, and sacrifices. These prayers, hymns, and sacrifices are used
for religious rituals. Their religious belief is known as Hinduism; believing in many gods. Also, the Rig–Veda contains the beliefs such as, reincarnation
meaning, when you die you are transmitted into some other form of life. One's actions in life determines one's way of dying and karma is when you
do something bad and in return something bad happens to you. Originally, the Rig–Veda was practiced orally until the development of writing. It is the
earliest Sanskrit that we have today that helps us understand the culture and beliefs of Aryan India. Overall, these religious books known as the
Rig–Veda gives us an inside look of what the Aryan–India population practiced and their way of life.
In what context did the author compose this document?
Ancient India was the third...show more content...
The reason they do take over the north part of India is because of their bronze weapons and advanced military technologies. Then, they developed their
own civilization and Hinduism is known as their religion. The system of writing was not fully developed until 1300– 1000 B.C. and this is when the
Rig–Veda was put into writing. The Rig–Veda is made up of books (10) that contain information about Aryan culture, belief, and sacrifices they use in
rituals. The Rig–Veda is a very huge part of the religion Hinduism and it also explains or demonstrates the caste system. The caste system is in
pyramid form and determines your class in society. For example, if you were poor then your children would be considered poor. The Rig–Veda is an
important text in history and perhaps still practiced in

Bharatnatyam
Introduction to Semiotics
Bharatanatyam A journey from temples to the proscenium
An introduction
Bharatanatyam is a Sanskrit word, which means the dance of Bharata (India). True to its name, it is one of the oldest and most popular dance forms of
India. It originated in the temples of Southern India and was later codified and documented as a performing art by the Tanjore Quartet. It is now the
most popular Indian classical dance and is appreciated worldwide. Bharatanatyam is a language in itself. Like Sanskrit language, bharatanatyam follows
strict rules and is technically sound. The grammar of the steps is followed rigorously. It is danced to Carnatic music and the mathematical precision of
the dance equals the Carnatic music measure...show more content...
Many padams (narrative pieces) depicted the love story of a nayak (hero) and a nayika (heroine). In most cases, the nayak was in the form of Lord
Krishna, or Shiva or any other mythological hero. While Shiva was said to be serious, Krishna was full of pathos and love. Thus, the choreographies
mainly concentrated on Sringara rasa (love).
Gradually the devadasi system started getting plagued with several notorious ills. Around this time, it was customary for the Indian people hailing
from royal or aristocratic families to invite a devadasi to a celebration, to sing and dance and perform. The best dancers were invited to the royal
courts to perform, in return which they were provided with a shelter. In this period, the position of the devadasis could be compared to that of an
apsara (celestial nymph) who danced in the courts of the Gods in order to please them. Eventually, the rich men and the aristocrats attracted the
devadasis with good money and luxurious lifestyles and lured them into being their mistresses. The devadasis were easily enticed to the kind of
lifestyle offered to them. Thus, the sringara rasa in their choreographies converted into eroticism and they danced merely to appease the rich men. As
consequence of which, these devadasis who were held at par with the temple priests lost their respect in the society.
By this time, the Europeans had arrived to India. Their

Tirupati Essay
Tirupathi Tirumala Devasthanams
Picturesquely situated on the top is the Tirumala – the abode of Lord Venkateswara. The Tirumala is the peak of the most famous reputed and most
ancient temple city of India,commonly known as Tirupati. The Vedic Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatmyarns, and Alwar hymns, unequivocally declare
that in the Kali Yuga one can attain mukti only through worshipping this Venkata Nayaka or LordVenkateswara.
The word Tirupati has its origins deeply rooted in Sanskrit.If one should look closer into what Tirupati stands as today, one should not forget to look
into the ample literary and epigraphic testimony to the antiquity of the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara. The origin of the temple at the peak of the
mountain has come through a lot of religious and cultural dimensions.
Dating back to as early as 1802, there are records that indicate of the hill in Malayalam manuscripts that referring the hill as Tirupati and Teeroopaty ,
the latter also having the same pronunciation. Another instance also is of the the report of Stratton, then District Collector, dated 31–1–1803, which
mentions the hills to be Tripatty Hill / Tripatty Pagoda and references of a village downhill mentioned Tripatty Village.
Reports from the Mackenzie collections and manuscript translations in Marati by Baboo Rao in 1804 suggest that Tripatty...show more content...
Tripati hills were on the top and downhill was a dense and thick forest region, extending all around the hill up to the bay of Bengal in the east,
Pinakini in the North, and quite a long distance in the west and south. The growing importance of the temple with the deity and its significance, a
village emanated dowhill. The Hills has a lot of religious context . In the Tamil inscriptions, this hill is said to be "Vengadam" which simply translates
to the dialect form of 'Venkata' in

Essay On Bhagavad Gita
Chapter 3: The Bhagavad–Gita
The Bhagavad–Gita is considered as one of the oldest religious writings in the whole world. Hindus believe that it contains God's message, similar to
the Bible and the Quran. In general, this scripture is a dialogue between the Supreme God and one of his devotees. This conversation was originally
recorded in Sanskrit, but it has been translated to many languages over the years. This particular religious scripture is full of ancient myths, legends,
traditions, and other writings. Its content is closely connected to Krishna's life here on earth.
Brahman lived on earth as Krishna in order to defeat evil and encourage humans to practice dharma (i.e. righteous living). He left his message in the
form of Bhagavad–Gita so that humans will have a clear guideline as to how to live their lives. The conversation between Krishna and Arjuna can play
an important role in minimizing the pain and suffering experienced by every human being.
The core principles of the Bhagavad–Gita serve as the foundation of Hinduism. Its pages contain Brahman's message regarding faith, detachment,
devotion, correct knowledge, and performance of tasks. It also contains valuable lessons on how to avoid an ego–centered life. This kind...show more
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An individual must perform his duties according to his nature (swadharmacharana). The next secret talks about the hidden personality of humans.
According to this book, every person has a true self hidden inside him/her. This "hidden self" is extremely different from the false or "material self."
Each Hindu should know the difference between his true and false self if he wants to attain liberation from Maya. The last secret focuses on Brahman's
omnipresence. Each individual needs to live his entire life knowing that everything is but a small part of the Supreme

Ramayana: RДЃma and Lakб№Јmaб№‡a Essay
One of the most striking relationships throughout the entire RДЃmДЃyaб№‡a is that between India's epic hero RДЃma and his half–brother
Lakб№Јmaб№‡a. What is interesting about this affair is Lakб№Јmaб№‡a's pure fidelity toward his brother and all his goals. While RДЃma is the king
on leave throughout most of the Hindu epic, Lakб№Јmaб№‡a acts more or less as his royal servant and bodyguard of his most prized possession, that
being RДЃma's wife, SД«tДЃ.Interestingly enough, Lakб№Јmaб№‡a is very much an intelligent being himself, and one who revels in the longevity
of his brother's interests and aims. This paper will deal with how these Lakб№Јmaб№‡a creates himself as the most loyal of companions within the
first book of the RДЃmДЃyaб№‡a. In the BДЃla KДЃб№‡бёЌa, VДЃlmД«ki sets...show more content...
A common ideology of fraternity develops, and even more so when RДЃma entrusts his own dear wife with Lakб№Јmaб№‡a while he seeks out the
monkeys. However, this is neither here nor there, as this paper centers on the developing relationship in the first book of the BДЃla KДЃб№‡бёЌa.
Since we know of Lakб№Јmaб№‡a's evident devoutness to RДЃma, there is also a word to say regarding Lakб№Јmaб№‡a as a sort of errand boy.
Was his sole purpose in the ancient epic just to bid the successful completions of not only RДЃma's "irksome tasks," as G.S. Ghurye put it, but also that
of the sage ViЕ›vДЃmitra in the beginning chapters of the BДЃla KДЃб№‡бёЌa? For the text reads: After the necessary preliminary purification,
RДЃma received the divine mysteries from the sage; and immediately he shone with a new brilliance. The three spent that night on the bank of the
holy river SarayЕ«, and RДЃma and Lakб№Јmaб№‡a rendered the sage all the personal service that a disciple is expected to render the preceptor.
Although the text reads here that both brothers provide ViЕ›vДЃmitra with "personal service," the reader can gather from careful introspection that
Lakб№Јmaб№‡a is serving both his brother and the old and wise sage.

The Ramayana Essay
The Ramayana Essay
The Ramayana by R.K. Narayan's is an epic story that provides insights into many aspects of Indian culture and still today influences the politics,
religion and art of modern India. He based his novel on a poem from one of India's great Sanskrit epics also called "Ramayana." He revived this ancient
story and condensed it and set in modern times. This is story of adventure and friendship as well as a story of psychological insight, spiritual meaning
and of wisdom. R.K. Narayan does an excellent job of portraying all these aspects throughout his novel. The meanings of The Ramayana are found
through the actions and personalities of its principal characters. It is part of the sacred literature for the Hindus because...show more content...
Soorpanaka is jealous of Sita but is chopped up by Lakshmana and flees to Ravana for help.
Ravana is the king Lanka; he has ten heads and twenty arms. Soorpanaka describes Sita in such graphic detail that Ravana immediately falls in love
with her. Ravana tricks Sita while Rama is away and captures her and takes her away in a chariot.
Rama is upset to discover Sita's disappearance and he and Lakshmana head out to find her. On their travels through the forests they meet Sugreeva
and Hanuman. Hanuman and Sugreeva promise to help Rama in his search for Sita. Sugreeva and Hanuman organizes a huge army of their own
people. They cannot find her and Rama becomes so discouraged he thinks of suicide. Until Hanuman finds out he can be any size he wants so he
travels to Lanka. There he talks to Sita but on his way out is caught by Ravana. Hanuman becomes big again and destroys Ravana's city.
Rama then builds a giant bridge to Lanka. Everyone helped in the construction of this bridge. And Rama finally reaches Lanka. He then fights
Ravan himself and badly humiliates him and defeats him with the help of the gods who are tired of Ravana's evilness. The final battle between them
is crazy. The air is filled with arrows but Rama manages to fend them all off. Then a lot of different asthras are employed by both guys. When Rama
chops off Ravana's heads and arms they regrow as quickly as they are severed. In the end Rama uses the "Brahmasthra"

What is Sin? Essay
What is Sin?
Adam and Eve, the two that started it all. These two names will remain as a reminder to us forever because of their actions. Genesis chapter two talks
about how man was made perfect; flawless and in God's favor. These two individuals change how mankind would be from that time on. Sin entered the
world and things began to change.
Before Adam and Eve's decision there was no sin or death, because of their actions we now have to deal with both. This brings up the question of
where original sin came from. We know that God cannot create evil, so it did not come from Him. He gave man free will. From this man went against
God and therefore created sin. Because of this we know have inherited depravity. We can not...show more content...
This definition may sound good, but it has its flaws. The Weslyans define it as a willful transgression of the known will of God. If you enter these two
definitions into a few verses such as 1 Corinthians 15:34 or John 8:11 we find that the Weslyan definition will fit better. If we use toobroad a definition
it can lead to actual sinning. We may not know we are doing it, but we still are.
If we use the Weslyan definition of sin we find that there are four elements that lead to sin a personal voluntary act. The first of these is to use God
as a standard. He is perfect and flawless, as we should strive to be. The second is man as a free personality. God gave us free will to decide our own
actions; He did not just make us drones. The third makes sin a live option. It is something that is always there and we can always choose to do what
God would have us do or go against His will. The fourth is a deed committed. This goes back to the third one. Sin is a willful act against God. We
must choose right or wrong.
We must make our own decision on what we think sin is. We can look at what others say it could be or we can look to the Bible and ask the Lord
what it is. I think it is also different for everyone. There are however some things that are a standard for everyone. These are specifically mentioned
in the Bible. God gave us the Ten Commandments to follow and Jesus gave us two simple rules to follow. If we look at these we can

Essay On Meghalaya
Have you ever dreamt of a place with green–carpeted mountains, natural landscapes and the sound of serene raindrops? If your answer is yes than
Meghalaya is your absolute dreamland. The Sanskrit word "Meghalaya" is defined as "Abode of Clouds". A small state in the lap of northeastern part
of the India, which is blessed with natural beauty, green carpeted mountains and landscapes. These factors makeMeghalaya picturesque destination that
attracts tourists from India and all around the world.
Do you love road trips on a bike? Then you must know Meghalaya is a famous biking destination in India. It is one of the 7 beautiful sister–states of
the Northeast India. The year 1972 marked the independent statehood honor of Meghalaya from the state...show more content...
If you are planning an idle vacation and want to spend time close to nature and breathe pure and fresh air, you are welcome to Meghalaya. Clouds
floating down the hills, dazzling and mesmerizing waterfalls, Morning that starts with the babble of the stream flowing nearby, who can forget
Cherrapunjee? The wettest place on this planet, Find out the green tea estates from where your favorite cup of antioxidant takes birth.
Experience the best climate
Meghalaya or land of clouds, as its name reflects is officially the wettest state of the Indian subcontinent. Cherrapunjee being the wettest place in
Meghalaya records a very heavy rainfall annually. Meghalaya, in general, has the best moderate climate any one may experience ever. If anyone
wants to get away from the scorching and burning heat of summer, Come visit Meghalaya. March to July is noted to be the perfect or idle time to visit
Meghalaya.
Explore Meghalaya:
The highest point Shillong peak is located within 10 km away from Shillong City and is the highest point in Meghalaya. One should never forget to
grab a camera and capture the panoramic

Library Essay
Libraries are an essential part of the community. However not all societies have libraries. Libraries require centralized populations, economic
development and political stability for their survival. Libraries exist in places where peace exists. They cannot exist in places with full of conflicts.
Libraries have different missions and serve different communities differently. People and organizations establish libraries with different missions.
Historical overview shows that libraries have always had missions.
The earliest mission of libraries was to maintain an archive for records. There is not information that shows when the first library was established. In the
past, temples, municipals and governments had libraries. These libraries...show more content...
Therefore, Julius Caesar started building a public library, but died before he completed it. Asinius Pollio completed the library. This established was
followed by more public libraries. Other missions of libraries that existed in the past included maintaining scholarly mission, religious mission, for
instance, monastic libraries of middles ages, educational mission, for instance university, humanistic mission and promoting national pride (Rubin 39).
In the modern world, libraries have certain missions that they serve. The establishment of the printing press made more books available to many
people. This encouraged the establishment of more libraries. In the United States of America, libraries came up with new missions. First, libraries
emerged with the mission of self–improvement. Advances in mechanical technology in the eighteenth century led to industrial revolution that
improved the economy and community health. This meant that a certain class of citizens had more leisure time, for self–improvement. This favored
the emergence o f new libraries. The social library emerged with an aim of helping individuals improve through the search of truth. Therefore, they
provided literature and books that provided information, which could help people to gain knowledge and improve their character. In the current world,
libraries provide information that people have access to, and use it for their own improvement (Rubin 47).
Secondly, the modern world

Greek Theatre Essay
It was because the Sanskrit theatre was acting–oriented that it made minimum use of dramatic properties. With massive use of prose recitations, chorus,
verses and songs the Sanskrit theatre gave greater flexibility to the dramatic speech and provide a multi–level organization of communication between
characters. Another form of communication used in the Sanskrit plays is announcements or conversation from the backstage which is known as
nepathaya or the use of oracles called akashwanis through which supernatural beings communicate. These create audio–visual attractiveness and
instantly draw the audience into the play. For communicating some abstract, indirect and mental aspects of the dramatic plays, the Sanskrit plays resort
to a number of inventive devices like swagata which is the Indian term for aside in the Westerndrama, janantika in which the characters exchange
ideas which are not meant for others and apavarita, in which the dialogue spoken is heard by all the characters but for the person referred to. Of
course all these expressions are meant to be heard by the audience. Other features of the Sanskrit theatre namely are poorvaranga or the preliminaries
and rituals for propitiating the gods before the enactment of the play, generally observed behind the curtain. The Sanskrit play generally began with
invocation of the elephant–headed god, Ganesha, by the sutradhar, accompanied by music and the play ended again with a prayer by the sutradhar called

The Art Goddess Sekhmet Analysis
Analysis of the Art Goddess Sekhmet
The sculptor of the goddess Sekhmet was produced in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom during the reign of Amenhotep 111 in the years
1390–1352BC . The statue captures the image of the goddess Sekhmet who is a powerful woman with the head of a lion. The sculpture has a mesh of
the mane and hair that have been carved together beneath the uraeus– Cobra and the solar disk. There is a carved inscription that reads "Amenophis
111, beloved of the goddess". The source of the sculpture is Thebes, Karnak from Upper Egypt. The medium used by the artist is granodiorite. The
dimensions of the image are 20cm with a base of a width dimension of 47.5cm and diameter of 95.5cm . The image is carved from a single monolithic
block that presents quite high artisanship. The detail of the head and the decoration of the seat are also...show more content...
The body of the woman has mane and the hair fall over accentuated breast feature on the body. The mane is o presenting both a feel of nobility and
fright on the face of a lioness, which has a skull of bone and stylized whiskers on the face . The head is raised in a form of adoration with the solar disk
and cobra emphasizing the cosmic aspects of the divinity of the goddess . The face is modeled with high precision on which the eyes are small and
eyelids that have been painted as it were a collar or the robe's edge. The statue is in a seated position on a block with the fingers that have been shaped
significantly with a focus on the distinctive feature of anatomy that the artist sought to add with much delicacy, resting on her legs. The goddess's legs
have inscriptions that are added to the surface of the throne. She stands as a towering figure with soft feline features that invoke power and fear
especially with the nature of her eyes in the statue. Her elegance calls attention to her presenting a valid reason why she was both feared and

The Bhagavad Gita Essay
The Bhagavad Gita as translated by Juan Mascaro is a poem based on ancient Sanskrit literature contained in eighteen chapters. The period of time,
around which it was written, although it is merely an educated guess, was approximately 500 BCE. "...there are a few archaic words and expressions,
some of the greatest scholars have considered it pre–Buddhistic, i.e. about 500 BC," (Bhagavad Gita, xxiv). This quote is found in the introduction to
the book and further explains that the exact time it was written is undeterminable. Although the words and dialogue are very different than that of the
English language to which most are accustomed to, the spiritual messages throughout the entire book are very clear and meaningful. There are two main
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The contents of the eighteen chapters are very basically the acquisition of the correct knowledge to achieve such a conclusion.
The piece of spiritual knowledge that carries the most weight throughout the Bhagavad Gita is the responsibility of the individual. Before one can
accept the responsibility of one's self, one must differentiate between the temporary material body and the eternal spirit soul. Everyone must engage
in some sort of activity in this material world, however one's own actions can do one of two things. They may bind you to this material world, or
liberate one from it. By living life selflessly and placing full faith and trust in the Supreme Truth, one will be lead to that higher path. The idea of
self–responsibility is not merely being accountable for your faults, but living according to the wants and needs of a higher power. Simply, the
responsibility of the individual is to submit fully to the Supreme truth, and live one's life righteously in the quest for that truth.
In trying to explain this Supreme Truth as well as other aspects of life, Krishna appeals to Arjuna in several arguments. Just when Arjuna believes he
is headed for the great battle, he falls to his knees in despair, "Fall not into degrading weakness, for this becomes a man who is not a man. Throw off
this ignoble discouragement, and arise like a fire that burns all before it" (Bhagavad Gita, 2). Arjuna is a classic

Ayurveda
Articles / Health Treatments India's Ancient Medicine – Ayurveda
What is Ayurveda?
Considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science, Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long,
healthy, and well–balanced lives. The term Ayurvedais taken from the Sanskrit words ayus, meaning life or lifespan, and veda, meaning knowledge.
It has been practiced in India for at least 5,000 years and has only recently became popular in Western cultures. The "contemporary" form of
Ayurvedic medicine is mostly derived from several sacred Indian texts which were written in Sanskrit between 1500 BC and 400 AD. The basic
principle of Ayurveda is to prevent illness by maintaining balance in the body,...show more content...
Many Ayurvedic practitioners also recommend a vegetarian diet, which is believed to be better for your heart than diets containing red meat. What
should I expect from an Ayurvedic treatment?
Ayurvedic treatment focuses on rebalancing the doshas. On your first visit, the practitioner will take a detailed medical history, check your pulse,
palpate your abdomen, examine your tongue, eyes, nails, and skin, and listen to the tone of your voice. He or she will also ask you questions about
your general state of health with special focus on your lifestyle, diet, habits, and environmental surroundings. Based on this assessment, he or she will
then make recommendations on how to restore your natural dosha balance, which almost always includes changes in lifestyle, particular diet.
Practitioners draw from more than 20 types of treatment, but the most commonly prescribed include:
Pranayama – breathing exercises. Practicing pranayama generates feelings of calmness. Abhyanga – rubbing the skin with herbalized oil (usually
sesame oil is the base) to increase blood circulation and draw toxins out of the body through the skin. Rasayana – using mantras (repeated words or
phrases) during meditation combined with specific herbs to rejuvenate a person. Yoga– combining pranayama, movement, and meditation. Has been
shown to improve circulation and digestion, and to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol

Ramayana Essay
Ramayana
Ramayana and some of the Hindu virtues derived from it The poetic author, Valmiki, does not calls Rama "the perfect man" in his well known tale of
Ramayana for no reason. For this story has been a legendary epic that many generations of the Hindu culture have been modeling their society after,
for over two thousand years. It has been an influential teaching for children and scholars of all ages because of its simplicity and exemplary concepts
and virtues of the Hindu people. From childhood most Indians learn the characters and incidents of this epic and they furnish the morals, ideals and
wisdom of common life. This epic helps to bind...show more content...
He handles the situation with remarkably patient and wise attitude and says to his stepmother, "I gladly obey father's command ...Why, I would go
even if you ordered it.". By doing this, he shows characteristics of great piety to his parents and the lack of desire to be a powerful and authoritative
rich ruler, all while knowing that he is giving up his righteous turn to rule the kingdom since he is the oldest of the four sons of the king. Instead, he
willingly goes off into exile – forest infested with evil spirits whom he battles with the power of good and defeats. As in most of the Eastern world,
this example of respect being paid to elders, parents, authorities (no matter what one is commanded to do) is very important in one's 'faith'; and the fact
that one successfully wards off evil, gives him/her the title of a cultural model hero, just as seen in Rama's case. Rama's casual attitude about going off
into the forest for fourteen years also shows his asceticism – the will to give up his material, emotional and physical attachments. His peaceful and
patient attitude towards his life is vivid due to his enduring wisdom. For he goes beyond the material and physical world

The Ramayana by Valmiki Essay
The Ramayana by Valmiki has influenced and shaped all aspects of Indian society. The Ramayana was written at around 550 B.C. in Sanskrit. The
story is composed of twenty–four thousand verses, divided into seven books. The books are called kanda (Mack 576). Every Indian person knows the
story of Ramayana. The story is read to all young children in India. Children are told the ancient tale in Sanskrit and boys are told to act like Rama
and girls are told to act like Sita (Nair). The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are regarded as the cornerstone of the classic Hindu religion we know
today. These two ancient Sanskrit texts together compromise allHinduism beliefs and teachings. The Hindu religion effects all aspects of the political
and...show more content...
This central idea of the Ramayana focuses on the Hindu religion and how this can effect society and politics. The main theme is how the individual
acts towards society and how their actions effect society, based on Hindu beliefs. Hindus can worship any deity that will fulfill the individual Hindus
social, emotional, intellectual, and metaphysical needs. There are no heretics in Hinduism and individuals have the freedom to worship as they please
(Pandian 51).
Hinduism has thousands of gods. Some of the more popular gods are listed below. Brahma is known as the creator, but a curse was put on him
because he lied to Shiva. Shiva cursed him and the curse is that no one will worship him. Shiva is known as the destroyer of evil. He is an ascetic
god who is said to dwell in the Himalayas in meditation. He stores up his energy from his meditations and periodically releases them into the world.
Shiva has three eyes and when he opens the third eye it will be known as the destruction of the universe. Vishnu is the god who keeps all things in
balance. Vishnu is known as the preserver, too. Vishnu is the only god that appears in different forms. Vishnu appears in ten different incarnated forms to

Semantics Essay
Language is the primary source of communication for humans and is used to convey thoughts, feelings, intentions, and desires to others (Bonvillain
2008:1). Many rules are taken into account when forming a language. According to Bolton, language is arbitrary and is unrepresentative of the objects
they represent (Bolton 1996: 63). The study of Semantics allows us to identify the meaning of words and phrases in their literal sense, and helps us to
make meaning out of arbitrary sounds and phrases. It has been contributed to by both linguists and philosophers. Linguists used lexical decomposition
to understand the features that comprise words and the categories in which the words fit. Philosophers dealt more with the meanings of sentences and
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Another occurrence is synonymy, which is when more than one word has the same meaning. An example of this would be sick and ill. These two
words both refer to feeling less than normal, but to some these two words may have different connotations. By that I mean that some may see ill as
being worse than sick or vice versa. This can create a misunderstanding between speakers or readers. Another example according to Parker and
Riley is big and large. Referring to your sister as big or large can make a big difference in how people view her; they could see her as being older
than you or as bigger in size (2010:30). Synonymy can also have differences based on formal and informal settings such as the words woman and
lady. This forces readers and writers of English to choose their words carefully to make sure that the right meaning is conveyed and understood. Yet
another aspect is hyponyms. These are collections of words that go from general to specific terms. This allows us to use terms to our liking and not
necessarily in the most effective way for the reader or listener to understand us. An example would be to say, "Please hand me a screwdriver." This
sentence is too ambiguous to elicit a precise action because there are many different types of

Essay on Indian Music
Indian Music
The music of India is one of the oldest unspoken musical traditions in the world. The basis of for Indian music is "sangeet." Sangeet is a combination
of three art forms: vocal music, instrumental music (Indian music). Indian music is base upon seven modes (scales). It is probably no coincidence that
Greek music is also base upon seven modes. Furthermore, the Indian scales follow the same process of modulation (murchana) that was found in
ancient Greek music. Since Greece is also Indo–European, this is another piece of evidence for the Indo–European connection (Dance and music of
India).
The vocal tradition is especially strong in Indian music. It is understood that the song is probably the most ancient form of...show more content...
It is linked to the Sanskrit word "ranj" which means, "to colour" (Indian music). Therefore, rag may be thought of as an acoustic method of colouring
the mind of the listener with an emotion. It is not a tune, melody, scale, mode, or any concept for which an English word exists. It is instead a
combination of different characteristics. It is these characteristics, which define the rag. There must be the notes of the rag. They are called the swar
(Indian music). There must also be a modal structure. This is called that in North Indian music and mela in carnatic music (Carnatic music). There is
also the jati. Jati is the number of notes used in the rag. There must also be the ascending and descending structure. This is called arohana/avarohana.
Another characteristic is that the various notes do not have the same level of significance. Some are important and others less so. The important notes
are called vadi and samavadi (Indian music). There are often characteristic movements to the rag. This is called either pakad (Indian music).
The Indian rhythm is known as tal. Tal means "clap". The tabla (Indian drum instrument) has replaced the clap in the performance, but the term still
reflects the origin. The basic concepts of tal are tali, Khali,vibhag, matra, bol, theka, lay, sam, and avartan.
Tali are a pattern of clapping. In addition to the claps, there are also a number of

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