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4 days ago · Ahimsa (Non-violence): Ahimsa is a fundamental principle in Hinduism, emphasizing non-violence and compassion towards all living beings. Some Hindus argue that the death penalty goes against the principle of ahimsa, as it involves taking a life intentionally. Dharma (Righteousness): The concept of dharma plays a significant role in Hindu ethics.
1 day ago · Hinduism portal. v. t. e. Ayurveda ( / ˌɑːjʊərˈveɪdə, - ˈviː -/; IAST: ayurveda) [1] is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. [2] It is heavily practiced in India and Nepal, where around 80% of the population report using ayurveda. [3] [4] [5] The theory and practice of ayurveda is ...
2 days ago · A state religion (also called official religion) is a religion or creed officially endorsed by a sovereign state. A state with an official religion (also known as confessional state ), while not a secular state, is not necessarily a theocracy. State religions are official or government-sanctioned establishments of a religion, but the state does ...
2 days ago · Hindu nationalism has been collectively referred to as the expression of social and political thought, based on the native spiritual and cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent. "Hindu nationalism" is a simplistic translation of हिन्दू राष्ट्रवाद ( Hindū Rāṣṭravād ). It is better described as "Hindu ...
4 days ago · Jainism (/ ˈ dʒ eɪ n ɪ z əm / JAY-niz-əm), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion.Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four tirthankaras (supreme preachers of Dharma), with the first in the current time cycle being Rishabhadeva, whom the tradition holds to have lived millions of years ago, the twenty-third tirthankara Parshvanatha ...
2 days ago · Here’s a look at Palestine’s quest for statehood, the countries which recognise it and India’s stance on the two-state question. Palestine’s statehood journey 1922- 1948: British Mandate ...
3 days ago · The Ganges is the distilled lifeblood of the Hindu tradition, of its divinities, holy books, and enlightenment. [81] As such, her worship does not require the usual rites of invocation ( avahana) at the beginning and dismissal ( visarjana) at the end, required in the worship of other gods. [81]
