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    Hinduism Origin

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    The Vedas, or holy book, is one of the most important aspects of Hinduism. It is divided up into four texts, each including a different set of tools utilized by the brahmins. The first and oldest text, the Rigveda, includes 1,028 hymns. The Samaveda consists of 1,549 stanzas, or formulas, while the Vajurveda consists of ritual offering formulas. Finally, the Atharvaveda includes a collection of stories, spells, and charms. Another vital aspect of Hinduism is

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    • Atharvaveda - Verses that speculate on the earth-human connection and other philosophical ideas. Hymns throughout the Rigveda are referred to as Samhitas. Brahmanas are textual verses that explain ritual prayers and relay instructional information. Aranyakas and Upanishads propose speculative theologies and philosophical concepts. Long-practiced traditions and cultural

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    for those who follow it. There are many books of scriptural text; however, four of them called the Vedas, are considered the holiest of all Hindu scripture. Hindus consider the Vedas to be the creation of the supreme being, not the work of man. Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Artharvaveda are the four Vedas which are further classfied into sub-types: - Samhitas (blessings and mantras), - Aranyakas (text on rituals, ceremonies, sacrifices and symbolic-sacrifices),

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    Vedas, the Puranas, the Ramayana, and the Mahabharata are one of the most important include. The oldest Hindu scriptures called the Vedas include sections that are older than the sacred writings of any other major religion, the four Vedas include the Rigveda, the Samaveda, the Yajurveda, and the Atharvaveda, each one has four parts; the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the Upanishads. Teaching of the Vedas existed for centuries before they were finally written down. The Samhitas, the oldest

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    Ciatations "Ancient History Encyclopedia." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Tsohost, 2009. Web. 27 Feb. 2017. Das, Subhamoy. "Hindu Dieities." About.com. © 2017 About, Inc. — All Rights Reserved., 24 Feb. 2017. Web. 27 Feb. 2017. Introduction In Hinduism there are many Gods and Goddess in which they rule over supernatural forces such as creation, destruction, life, death, and etc. Their appearance vary with each one having their own unique roles, appearances and following. Generally they are depicted

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    What Is Vitiligo?

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    Introduction Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of skin or mucous membranes to turn white as a result of the destruction of melanocytes. It’s possible for anyone of any ethnicity (as well as any age) to get vitiligo, but it is vastly more obvious in those who are born with darker skin pigments, such as African Americans. It can occur at any age and it’s more likely to form on areas of skin that receive more sun exposure, such as around the face, but it’s also likely to form around the genitals

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    the world for many years. Hinduism and Buddhism have different beliefs in Gods. Hinduism has many Gods and goddesses all a collective manifestation of Braham. The Hindus believe in 300,000 Gods. They also believe in the supremacy of four Vedas: Rigveda, Samveda, Yajurveda, and Athavaveda. Buddhism has none (Buddha is the deity to aspire to, not to worship. The original

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    problems[21-22]. Large numbers of plants are utilized in various systems of medicine practiced in India and local health traditions for the treatment of human diseases since immemorial time. The earliest mention of traditional medicine is found in Rigveda, the oldest repository of knowledge in this subcontinent. Later Ayurveda, developed from the Vedic concept of life, became the important source of all systems of medical sciences. In course of time it became a part of culture and heritage of the people

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    The expansion of Christianity and the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism in the area of Asia were similar in their commonality of both being spread by missionaries’ travels and they both had codes and laws, which governed the way different social classes acted, wherever they were spread. They were different in warfare. Christianity had violent crusades, whereas Buddhism and Hinduism were generally peaceful religions. Another contrast for Christianity was that although groups with different beliefs

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    Power Of Yoga

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    Keyword: Power of yoga Title: Understand the power of yoga. Sole meaning of yoga: The word yoga is introduced in date back pre-vedic ug indian tradition which is described in Rigveda very well. Yoga is a sanskrit word it is derived from ”Yuj” this term means “to join”, “to unite” and “to subjugate”. This motivates you for joining or integrating all aspects of the individual. The main idea behind the yoga is to join-body with mind and mind with soul. Yoga is not only a physical practice but it

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