... were passed down orally by his followers. After his death, the group split into 2 factions; the Digambaras and the Svetambaras.(2) The Digambara, or"sky clad", were monks that wore no clothing at all symbolizing their non-attachment to material goods and left the village. They also believed that women could not attain perfection and looked upon them as being inferior. The ... the non-attachment to possessions and people. They believe that possessions begin to possess us, and attachments to friends and family bind us to samsara in some way. A muni, Jain monk, saw a pack of dogs chase one...

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... him. As they were brought to him he asked one of themTell me who is more powerful life or death?? and the monk replied,life is more powerful then death for it bares dishonesty and injustice and tolerates them.? The monk's answer may be very strange but it is true. Sufferings, injustice, love, hatred, struggle and so many other things that are ... ...

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... of symbolism is the sari. The sari, in many cultures, aids the famous and soon to be famous. The sari is a long piece of clothing that women wear around the house, outside, regular occasions and also on very special occasions. The sari is usually about 6 yards in length and ... power in the noble country of India. Mother Theresa was a missionary that went through all of India to aid the less fortunate. She offered food, clothing and money to the countless poverty stricken citizens. Mother Theresa was a God fearing and was the Hilary Clinton of today. Annie Besant was a theosophist, auth...

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... had been isolated from the world for years. One day he had escaped from his castle and came across many issues. He saw a poor man, ill man, dead man, and a monk. Noticing all these problems, Gautama, realized that the world was full of many problems. Gautama became a Buddha, after meditation and many other tasks, and started teaching Buddhism. Hinduism and Buddhism ... ...

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... labor by his grandfather to pay a debt. "Would you like to go to school?" I asked him. "What is school?" he asked me." (Kielberger, 5.) In India, only 64% of males and 39% of females are literate. When children are forced to work at a young age, they can also develop serious health problems. "Health problems are compounded for children because they are more ... necessary in some places because poor families need the extra income this will bring. Poverty is the reason many children go to work. In India, 37% of the urban and 39% of the rural populations live in poverty. (Unknown.) Studies...

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... labor by his grandfather to pay a debt. "Would you like to go to school?" I asked him. "What is school?" he asked me." (Kielberger, 5.) In India, only 64% of males and 39% of females are literate. When children are forced to work at a young age, they can also develop serious health problems. "Health problems are compounded for children because they are more ... necessary in some places because poor families need the extra income this will bring. Poverty is the reason many children go to work. In India, 37% of the urban and 39% of the rural populations live in poverty. (Unknown.) Studies...

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... also a prophet by the name of Mohammed. Taoism was created by a man named Lao Tzu, who believed strongly in nature and Buddhism was created by Siddhartha, a prince who turned to a monk to search for the path to moderation. Confucianism was named after its creator, Confucius. Confucius was a great philosopher and his teachings are often still practiced. Hinduism did not have a human ... ...

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... summers of their county Up in the high Himalayan Mountains of northern India are people that have learned to adapt to their environment. They were big war coats and other clothing materials that provide extra warmth because where they live it is hardly ever warm and there is always snow on the ground. These people have adapted to their environment very ... going out of the country there are airports in these major cities: New Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay and Madras. The goods that are usually shipped out to sell are gems, jewlery, clothing, cotton, fine fabrics and other materials. The ideas...

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... ability possessed by humans alone. As human population increased and the human race was evolving people with similar ancestor , surroundings or even beliefs came together to develop language, tools, art, clothing, food, rituals distinctly different other clan or tribes. Thus societies with disparate culture were formed. Now the question arises what factors lay the foundations for a particular culture and what factors ... been embedded in us. Their rich heritage has created a legacy that has been passed on from one generation to another. Mughal culture seems to be ubiquitous, every where...

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... temples, shrines, or holy places are called Gurdwaras, and there are more than 200 in India alone. The most sacred is at Amritsar. The Five K's are clothing practices followed by stricter Sikhs, called Khalsa saints. These clothing practices include: Kesa (long hair which is never cut), Kangah (comb), Kacha (short pants), Kara (metal bracelet kept on the right wrist), and Kirpan (a ceremonial ... ...

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... genetically modified seeds. Genetic engineering has great potential to accelerate the improvement of crops, providing great results. Cotton Bt The Bt cotton hybrid seeds allow farmers in India a reduction of 39% in insecticides, 31% increase in yield or 88% increase in profitability, equivalent gain about $ 250 per hectare. All this shows that Bt cotton is contributing to poverty reduction for small ... ...

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... India, Foster used geographical symbols to help us to better understand what is going on in the story between the Indians and the English. Foster also uses these symbols as descriptions to foreshadow and/or reinforce the messages about the colonialism between India and the British. ...

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... on its supply of university educated people to develop its economy. But like all poor countries, it has a long way to climb. Fewer than half its young people (and only 39% of its teenage girls) go to secondary school. Considering how far it has to go, there is enormous promise for the U.S. economy and for U.S.-based jobs in India's pursuit of ... ...

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... there is too much evidence pointing to scalping taking first root with the Indians. Axtell uses both archaeological and written evidence to back up his assessment. The written evidence includes descriptions by European observers who were some of the first to explore the New World. In 1535, Jacques Cartier depicts that in Quebec he was shown by the Stadaconans "the skins ... ...

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... illegal behavior. "Let me preach and beg from kirk to kirk and never do an honest jog of work, no nor make baskets, like St. Paul, to gain a livelihood." (Line 39) He admits that he preaches to people to con them into giving him money as well as begging from church to church to get money. Next, the three Rioteer's in ... ...

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... , ultimately led to religious tolerance throughout the region. The Delhi sultanate did not promote a significant cultural revival in India, aside from a degree of mixed Indian and Muslim painting, architecture, and clothing styles. In the end, the waves of Islamic invasions did not bring permanent political change to India. They did, however, create a new religious minority, and encouraged the hold of Hinduism ... ...

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... worship and there are activities such as prayer, sacrifice, contemplation, and in some cases even magic. Religion is something that human nature demands. There are three basic human needs: food, clothing, and shelter. These are physical needs. Beyond these are spiritual needs, which science and philosophy fail to satisfy. As the stomach requires food; cold and heat requires necessity of clothes ... ...

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... etc. the father's name also acts as a shield for girls in particular who are given no respect otherwise in such societies. Furthermore, what does a child need to grow up? , food , clothing, shelter, education and protection. Therefore the parent who is able to provide these bare necessities will be considered as the better parent. In most of the families the father is ... ...

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... wasn't right since the salt they were using was coming from the Indian Ocean, he helped and led the people to making their own salt. Gandhi began making his own clothing for two reasons, one because it was a way to return to his culture, and two because it was a way to boycott against the British who most Indians got their clothes ... ...

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... is a good opportunity for me to study his customs and traditions. India is such a large and varied country that there is no one way of life practiced by everyone. Food, clothing, religious beliefs and social structure differs from place to place. Nevertheless, there are some features of Indian life that are common among most people throughout the country. Family ties are ... ...

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... $5.8 billion. In 1996 the figures had risen: imports from India reached $6.8 billion. The United States" principal exports to India included aircraft, fertilizers, and computers, while India's exports included precious gems, clothing and agricultural products. The conflict will suspend these exchanges between the two countries. Without these exchanges both economies will drop due to the decline in exports. According to macroeconomic theory ... ...

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... weight. Looking both decorous and proud. The whole sense is of a relaxed and candid woman with no fear of being observed. In the statue's original form she holds a piece of clothing in her left hand, while the position of the right hand slightly obscuring her pubic area, a form of modesty. Her shoulders slant to the left and her hip to the ... ...

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... its color and texture depend on the age, occupation, region and religion of a woman. The tightly fitted, short blouse worn under a sari is a choli. The choli evolved as a form of clothing in 10th century AD and the first cholis were only front covering; the back was always bare. Women in Rajasthan wear a form of pleated skirt known as the ghagra or ... ...

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Sari Do you know any fancy dress that is perfect fit for every figure? No? Well, today I will introduce the traditional clothing of the most Indian women, which is called sari. It is a garment which is usually 5 to 6 meters in length. By end of my speech you will learn that the ready ... ...

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... , and goods to their home country. Another cause of imperialism is trade. Europeans wanted India's luxury items such as silk, spices, and metals. The Europeans wanted silk to make their clothing nicer because they only had wool. They wanted spices to make their food taste better, and because they did not have any refrigeration to keep their food from going bad ... ...

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