Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 30

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 26:

"Atha chainaṁ nitya-jātaṁ nityaṁ vā manyase mṛtam
Tathāpi tvaṁ mahā-bāho naivaṁ śhochitum-arhasi"

Translation in English:

"If, however, you think that the soul is perpetually born and always dies, still you have no reason to lament, O mighty-armed."

Meaning in Hindi:

"यदि आपको लगता है कि आत्मा सदैव जन्मती रहती है और सदैव मरती रहती है, तो भी, हे महाबाहो! आपको शोक करने के लिए कोई कारण नहीं है।"

ईसाई और इस्लाम धर्म से पूर्व बौद्ध धर्म की उत्पत्ति हुई थी। उक्त दोनों धर्म के बाद यह दुनिया का तीसरा सबसे बड़ा धर्म है। इस धर्म को मानने वाले ज्यादातर चीन, जापान, कोरिया, थाईलैंड, कंबोडिया, श्रीलंका, नेपाल, भूटान और भारत आदि देशों में रहते हैं।

गुप्तकाल में यह धर्म यूनान, अफगानिस्तान और अरब के कई हिस्सों में फैल गया था किंतु ईसाई और इस्लाम के प्रभाव के चलते इस धर्म को मानने वाले लोग उक्त इलाकों में अब नहीं के बराबर ही है।

Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world, is often called the Parsi religion because it has many followers among Parsis in India. It was founded by Zoroaster (or Zarathustra), a prophet in ancient Persia who influenced other major religions and is still practiced today though not by many people.

The central tenet of Zoroastrianism is the worship of Ahura Mazda, the supreme god, and the fight between good and evil typified by Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu respectively. The struggle between these two forces according to Zoroaster’s teachings concentrates on truth-telling, doing what one is expected to do, and individual choices that affect this battle. This religion’s basic principles create an elaborate foundation for ethical teaching.

Prophet Zoroaster: Founder and ReformerZarathustra as he was popularly known as Zoroaster, was born around 1200 to 1500 BCE in N.E.Iran/ S.W.Afghanistan; although his precise dates are debated among scholars. The life and mission of Zoroaster were revolutionary. He aimed at reforming polytheism as well as ritual practices common at his time leading to a pure form of worship that centered on Ahura Mazda Wise Lord being the only god.

इतिहास

• गुरु नानक का जन्म: सिख धर्म के संस्थापक गुरु नानक देव जी का जन्म साल 1469 में हुआ था। उनका जीवन कथा और उनकी शिक्षाएं सिख धर्म के आध्यात्मिक आदर्शों को समझने में मदद करती हैं।
• दस सिख गुरु: सिख धर्म में दस गुरुओं का महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका है, जिनमें से प्रत्येक ने अपने शिक्षाओं और योगदान से धर्म को आगे बढ़ाया।

Hinduism is full with stories of bravery, honesty and selflessness most of which are played out by Kshatriya characters. Warriors who are known as Kshatriyas hold a special position in Hindu society because they stand for the values of bravery, duty and respect. In this article we are going to explore the roles played by three iconic Kshatriya personalities in Hindu mythology; Lord Rama, Arjuna and Bhishma. Their life stories have taught us invaluable truths that continue to inspire believers and seekers alike.

Lord Rama: The Ideal King and Divine birthIn Indian mythology, Lord Rama is considered the perfect human being who carried justice (dharma). He was born a prince of Ayodhya but fate forced him into the forest for fourteen years. Throughout his exile period Rama stays faithful to his responsibility, rightness and ethics.

Rama is an ideal ruler and leader as shown by his qualities as a Kshatriya prince. To accomplish what he deemed best for his kingdom he did not hesitate to sacrifice what made him happy. Between difficult times inclusive of kidnapping of Sita his wife by demon king Ravana, Rama does not waver from his commitment to uphold dharma until evil is defeated.

Education's Building Blocks: a. Looking Back: Educational traditions started with ancie­nt people. They use­d spoken words and often wrote le­ssons down. Schools changed over hundreds of ye­ars, from old monastery classrooms to studying humans in the Renaissance­, setting up our schools today. b. Deep Thoughts De­termine Direction: Famous thinke­rs like Plato, Aristotle, and John Locke shape­d our views on schooling. Their ideas have­ led to many different type­s of education. Some like the­ old ways of teaching good behavior and virtue. Othe­rs prefer hands-on learning, which is a ne­wer idea.

c. Essential Compone­nts: Reading, math, and smart thinking - these are­ the basic parts of education. They're­ the bottom layer of good grades and he­lp people handle today's tricky world we­ll.