... education to advance your career or even change careers. I think depending on where a person lives a car is a necessity in order to survive and pay their monthly bills. Obviously with any material object they will eventually wear down or may need parts that have to be replaced, but I think overall the gains made in a persons life by using ... material objects far out way the results from not using them. When Siddhartha created the Eightfold Path as steps for people to use to rid themselves of suffering he was along ... desires in order to improve their life unless they live in a seclu...

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... life in a senseless manner. He goes to his mango garden contemplating the sadness in his heart. A voice within him inspires him to go forward, to leave behind the world of material things. He finds joy after reminiscing of his old life, and sees the path before him. He knows that the sensual game is over and he cannot play it anymore ... . In the morning he leaves and never returns. Siddhartha leaves the material world to start a new life. He seeks the river that originally brought him to the material life. There, he befriends the ferryman, a wise man named Vasudeva. He learns a secret f...

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... , the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Different sects of Hinduism teach different paths to moksha. As a result of these basic teachings, come Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma (material actions resulting from the consequences of previous actions.) Although Hinduism contains a numerous amount of philosophies, nevertheless its one dominant note is that of Moksha. This transcendental state that all Hindus ... enlightenment through discrimination and reason, it is the way to God through knowledge. The three steps taken on this path are learning, thinking, and the third, co...

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... their own suffering. If we could just let go of the self-delusion of a soul or supreme being persisting through time, let go of clinging to our own lives and material possessions, our "feverish attempt to protect themselves from in the face of change and death." We would know how much suffering these things cause us (Earhart, p. 855). "Self-denial (refusing ... suffering requires self-control. Buddha felt monks should stay in close proximity to laypeople to act as teachers and example of self-discipline. The laity cultivates self-denial by giving material wealth (food, lodging, etc.) to...

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... this reality of desire and emotion until Atman becomes aware to the truth of Brahman. (Global History, 2003, pg. 161-162) Above and beyond, yet also including the gods, everything material, and Atman, is Brahman. Brahman is the eternal truth and oneness that makes up the cosmos and everything in them. Since Brahman encompasses Atman, and Atman is Brahman your probably ... will lead to enlightenment. These are Kama, Artha, Dharma, and Moksha being the highest goal. Kama is the goal of attaining physical and mental pleasure. Artha is the goal of material wealth. Dharma is the goal of fulf...

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... of life. These are the four goals of human life: Kama, Artha, Dharma, and Moksha. Kama is defined as "satisfying the desire for sense pleasure"; Artha is the acquisition of material possessions and money; Dharma is observance of religious duties; and Moksha is the liberation which is achieved through God-realization. Kama is considered the lowest goal because this urge is ... only come through directly experiencing God. The traditional Hindu way of life consists primarily of performing a series of dharma as dictated by the Holy Books. Even in order to receive material and financial gain...

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... ", is considered the most powerful goddess of the Hindu deities. She is the goddess of power and strength. Lastly, Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, love, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. She is the wife and active energy of Vishnu. Another belief is the Saguna and Nirguna Brahman. These are the eternal all ... ...

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... men have a hard time transitioning from this stage to the next. This is because when they go to the next stage of life they have to give up their sexual, material, and physical pleasures as well as retire from his profession and social life. The third stage of Hindu life is known as the retirement stage. This stage begins anytime after ... ...

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... believe that the main goal is to achieve nirvana in the afterlife. A Hindu can conquer redemption by living a life of asceticism. After becoming a Sadhu, or holy man, and renouncing all material possessions they are able to be one with Brahma Nerguna. In order for a Buddhist to become one with the universe he or she must follow the Eight Fold Path. The ... ...

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... in his journey toward transcendence. As he grows in his spiritual walk, it becomes clear to him that his goal could not be reached by not allowing himself to have material possessions or by ignoring that which was around him. A second theme is that "Om" or enlightenment cannot be found through other people, but only through yourself. This theme is demonstrated ... ...

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... of images in worship is rejected, as is ceremonial worship, asceticism, and caste-restrictions. The dead leaders are to be saluted simply by the words "Hail guru- and the only material object to be outwardly revered is the Granth', or sacred book. In practice, however, this reverence seems to have degenerated into a superstitious worship of the Granth-; and even a certain vague ... ...

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... ". They are dharma, artha, kama, and moska. Dharma, which is more none than the others, is about righteousness in their religious life. Artha is the success in their economic life, material prosperity. Kama is the gratification of the senses, pleasure, sensual, sexual, and mental enjoyment, which is what I believe people in the United States would probably prefer! Last, Moska, which is ... ...

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... behavior" (Davis 9). 5 Thus, the "gun theory" offers a unique interpretation of purity and impurity, as sattvagun may be equated with the former and tamogun with the later, with rajogun functioning as a "material mode that activates the other two gun" (Davis 9). According to this philosophy, the hierarchy of beings is composed of Brahma, the creator, at the top, followed by the gods, then ... ...

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... the law of action and reaction that governs consciousness. In physics, Sir Isaac Newton postulated that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Push against a wall. Its material is molecularly pushing back with a force exactly equal to yours. In metaphysics, karma is the law that states that every mental, emotional and physical act, no matter how insignificant, is ... ...

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... of every Hindu. Artha or wealth is the second goal and Kama or love is the third. It is very interesting that Hinduism acknowledges the human desire for love and material possessions. Yet, it confines it with the principles of observing religious duties. These goals do impose boundaries on the members of the religion. Durkheim's theory is strengthened by this aspect ... ...

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... to offer. It's okay for a guru to have nice things even when their followers are expected to give up everything. It is believed that gurus do not become attached to material things. In this way gurus can be considered hypocrites. The followers also do illegal things such as sell guns, drugs, and prostitutes in order to raise money to give to ... ...

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... is the colorful attire of its people. The silk saris, brightly mirrored cholis, colorful lehangas and the traditional salwar-kameez have fascinated many over the centuries. For a single length of material, the sari must be the most versatile garment in existence. It is only one of the many traditional garments worn by women, yet it has somehow become the national dress ... ...

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... within. According to Hinduism, Brahman is the transcendent creator of everything. Because Brahman is a part of everything, everything is an expression of the divine and is eternal. More than a Hindu's material self (body, mind, thoughts and feelings) which is part of the universe, at the inner core of every living thing is an atman, people's transcendent and true self. True, permanent ... ...

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... existence of others (DiZerega, 2001). Hindus believe that the soul is immortal and re-enters a body of flesh and blood to resolve experiences and learn all the lessons that the material life has to offer. Hindus also believe in karma. They believe that karma is one of the natural laws of the universe. If you do good things, good things will ... ...

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... is reborn into a new body. On the contrary, Buddhism believe in the Anatman or no soul. Buddhism sees human existence as made up of five bundles or Skandhas. These are material body of feelings, perceptions, predispositions or Karmic tendencies, and consciousness. Buddhists deny the permanent soul. Buddhists believe that as long as they follow the four noble truths they would be ... ...

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... is. First one must do asana yoga, or physical exercise. There are many steps of physical exercise to bring the body and mind under there control and away from the material world that it is engrossed in. Once they have the mind under control, they can than begin meditation. Meditation allows the being to withdraw from the attachments and world around ... ...

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... do not eat them. Cows are sacred to us due to a number a many reasons. Hindu's believe that cows where created on the same day as Brahma (the creator of the material world) and also that Krishna (the reincarnation of Vishnu) was a cow-header and it was his job to look after cows. Also that cows represent god in all forms and ... ...

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... we can explain the pain and the suffering and that you can find a cause to everything that happens to you. With regard to the path of Jhana, you realize that material things are not important, it gives a deeper understanding of life, and you go beyond the superficial. Finally, for the path of Yoga, you learn how to meditate and to self ... ...

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... of yoga. It is a combination of both Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. In the Jnana mode, one must realize that there no reward or gratification for good deeds in the material life, which allows the individual to ignore the empirical self. In the Bhakti mode one must be selfless and affectionate and work only for the sake of Bhraman. Perhaps the ... ...

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... this detail, Staffan Bergsten sums it up best by saying, "While the European Christian tradition forms the core of Eliot's vast reading and learning, there is among the more peripheral material one sphere of thought and literature that deserves special attention in the context: Indian philosophy" (60). Eliot, being a scholar in countless areas, surely studied Indian philosophy. This is apparent by ... ...

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