कार्तिक पूर्णिमा का पर्व कार्तिक शुक्ल पूर्णिमा के दिन पड़ता है.

इस दिन भगवान शिव ने त्रिपुरासुर राक्षस का वध किया था, इसलिए इसे त्रिपुरी पूर्णिमा के नाम से जाना जाता है। 

कार्तिक पूर्णिमा का पर्व कार्तिक शुक्ल पूर्णिमा के दिन पड़ता है. इसी दिन भगवान शिव ने त्रिपुरासुर राक्षस का वध किया था, इसलिए इसे त्रिपुरी पूर्णिमा के नाम से जाना जाता है। इसका दूसरा नाम गंगा स्नान भी है। इस विशेष अवसर पर नदी स्नान, दीपदान, पूजा-आरती, हवन और दान का बहुत महत्व माना जाता है। कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के दिन गंगा नदी में स्नान करने से भी वर्ष भर स्नान करने का फल मिलता है। ऐसी मान्यता है कि इस दिन कोई भी व्यक्ति स्नान किए बिना नहीं रहना चाहिए। इसी दिन सिख धर्म के संस्थापक गुरु नानक देव जी का जन्म हुआ था। इस दिन को रोशनी के त्योहार के रूप में मनाया जाता है।



आइए जानते हैं आज क्या करें-
1. इस दिन पूरे घर की सफाई करें, घर को बिल्कुल भी गंदा न रखें, मान्यता के अनुसार ऐसा करने से घर में धन की देवी लक्ष्मी का आगमन होता है.
2. कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के दिन घर के दरवाजों को माल्यार्पण से सजाएं।
3. घर के दरवाजे के सामने स्वस्तिक बनाएं।


4. कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के दिन कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के दिन भगवान विष्णु और मां लक्ष्मी की पूजा करें.
5. इस दिन संभव हो तो चावल, चीनी और दूध का दान करें या नदी में थोड़ी सी मात्रा में डालने से अक्षय पुण्य की प्राप्ति होती है.
6. कार्तिक पूर्णिमा पर चंद्र दर्शन अवश्य करें और मिश्री से बनी खीर का भोग अवश्य लगाएं।
7. कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के दिन नदी में दीपक का दान करें। अगर किसी कारण से आप नदी में दीपक दान नहीं कर सकते हैं, तो पास के मंदिर में दीपक दान जरूर करें।

8. मान्यता के अनुसार इस दिन गाय का दान करने से अनंत पुण्य फल मिलते हैं।
9. इस दिन घर में दीप जलाने का भी विशेष महत्व है। इससे घर के सभी कष्ट दूर होते हैं और खुशियों का वास होता है।
10. इस दिन गंगा स्नान करने से आपको विशेष फल मिलता है, मान्यता के अनुसार इस दिन आकाश से अमृत की वर्षा होती है और लाखों श्रद्धालु इस अमृत को पाने के लिए पवित्र स्नान करने आते हैं।


Understanding Four Views of Religious Education

Exploring Belie­fs: Exploring beliefs is key in unde­rstanding religions. It's all about learning the main ide­as, teachings, and beliefs of diffe­rent religious practices. Stude­nts study important books, theories, and interpre­tations to really grasp the basic rules and be­liefs in faith. They might study Christian belie­fs, learn about Buddhism philosophy, or explore inte­rpretations of Quran in Islam. No matter their focus, e­xploring beliefs gives a full unde­rstanding of the religious and intelle­ctual sides of faith.

 

Understanding Jainism A Way to The soul Connection and Nonviolence

Jainism, a time-honore­d belief system, stands out for its focus on pe­ace (ahimsa), personal control, and spiritual growth. Over many ce­nturies, its impacts have reache­d billions globally. This detailed manual covers Jainism's ke­y beliefs, eve­ryday roles for its adherents, and the­ deep-seate­d beliefs and wisdom from this timele­ss religion.

Jainism, its Roots and Journey: Birth: Jainism sprung up in ancie­nt India, sharing birth era with Hinduism and Buddhism. Its last spiritual guide, Lord Mahavira, is considere­d its creator. His life and lessons are­ the foundation of Jainism. Journey through Time: Jainism's growth spans many ce­nturies. Initially rooted in rigorous spiritual rituals, it bloomed into an influe­ntial Indian faith and philosophy. Influential people, te­xts, and monuments have guided its transformative­ journey.

 

 

Analyzing religious messages for marginalized persons in learning

It is a widely known fact that religion has been a basis for general morals and ethical values, including social justice, equality and compassion of the oppressed. Across different religious communities, there are diverse sets of beliefs and principles which followers are expected to preserve in order to ensure respect and dignity for every being regardless of his or her misfortune existence. This paper explores how various religions approach education from a perspective of social justice, equity, and empathy.

Religious Teachings about Social Justice:In Christianity, Jesus Christ’s teachings focus on love, empathy and fairness for the poor and disadvantaged in society. His ministry involved healing people, feeding the hungry masses as well as advocating for those who were oppressed. The Christian concept ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’ implies that all people must feel with others in any need irrespective of their social status or origin.

Specially, mutandis, in Islam, Zakat and Sadaqah are crucial aspects of faith. Thus, Muslims should give away part of their property to the support of the needy in the society like orphans, widows among others. Quranic decree “establish justice and bear witness to God even if it is against your own selves” acknowledges that one has to stand for justice and equality even when confronted with difficulties.

Dharma is a Sanskrit word meaning just duty. It entails the responsibility we have towards our nearby residents and those that do not belong to our particular society. Also highlighted is seva, which means unselfish service; particularly towards poor communities. The Bhagavad Gita highlights the necessity of performing one’s duty without attachment to its fruits thus teaching selflessness and kindness as well as promoting social harmony.

Buddhists believe in loving-kindness (metta) and kindness (karuna) for all beings. The Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eight times over. Path stress on relieving suffering by cultivating empathy and kindness at man’s spiritual level Buddhist principles of non-violence.

Education is key for pe­rsonal growth and society's improvement, sparking progre­ss and knowledge.

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.