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Numerology of Jains and Jainism
Jainism is an ancient religion of India and the followers of this religion are known as Jains. Here is how the numbers have played their role in Jain history, literature and elsewhere.
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Numerology Analysis of Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India
Mr. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India was born on 17th September 1950. His Birth Number is 8 and Life Path Number is 5. Both the numbers have played a crucial role in his life. Read how!
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What is Jainism?
Jainism is a less known Eastern Religion. It originated in ancient India and influenced Indian culture and society to a great degree.
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How to Become a Jain?
Many people are asking me about the process of adopting Jainism as a religion. I receive a lot of emails from every corner of the world regarding this issue.
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Sadhvi Siddhali Shree: First American Jain Nun
Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, previously known as Tammy Herbster, is the first American woman to become a Jain nun. Here is how a war veteran started her journey to her spiritual and ascetic life.
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Acharya Shree Yogeesh
Acharya Shree Yogeesh is a great spiritual teacher. He is not a religious Guru and separates religion from philosophy and spirituality. His teachings are mainly based on Jain and Sankhya philosophy
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Beautiful South Indian Actresses in Hindi Movies (Part I)
Bollywood always welcomes actresses from South India, while most of the actors come from North India. Here is an introduction to some famous actresses of Hindi movies which are of Southern Origin.
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Jews in India and their Contribution in Nation Building
An introduction to the interested history of Jew Community of India, their history and some of the famous Indian Jews.
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World War II: Victoria Cross Recipients of British Indian Army: Part I
About 2.5 Million Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army fought against Japanese, German, and Italian forces in various parts of the world in Second World War. British Indian Army especially fought in Burma, Malaya, Singapore, Africa, the Middle East, Italy, and India-Burma Border.
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Neil Armstrong: The First Man to Walk on the Moon
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was my schooldays hero. I remember that I had pasted many of his photographs in my notebook, which were published in newspapers and magazines. As a collector of postal stamps, I always searched for stamps portraying this great astronaut, as well...
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10 Things about Religions and Their Followers that I Do Not Like
I have learned a lot from my friends from various religions. I have learned from the activities of extremist activities by followers of all 'Peaceful' religions. I have observed that how followers of each religion are victims of stupidity. Now I have became an atheist. However, I do not consider...
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The First School for Girls in India
First Indian School for Girls British and American missionaries are the first to start schools for girls in India. Such schools were established in as early as 1810. The missionaries started many schools for girls in Bengal region. Following them, The Ladies Society for Native Female Education in...
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How to Start a Marriage Bureau
Running a marriage bureau in India is a good source of income. Expenses are low and income is high. Here are some tips on how to run a successful marriage bureau.
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Justin Lundeen: an American Convert to Jainism
An interview with Justin Lundeen,an American guy living in Galesburg, Illinois, who has been converted to Jainism. Read his story of conversion and his matured views on Jainism.
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Fort Builder Shilahar King Raja Bhoj II
The most famous King of Kolhapur Shilahars was Raja Bhoj II, who was the last king of this dynasty. He was brave and religious. He was follower of Jainism and a pupil of Acharya Maghanandi, a Jain ascetic. He is well known as the builder of 15 forts across the Sahyadri range of Western Maharashtra.
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Influence of Jainism on Pythagoras
Who Was Pythagoras? Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher as well as a mathematician, who was born in 570 B.C.E. on the island of Samos. He was founder of Pythagoreanism, a religious movement, which has many similarities with Jainism. The similarities suggest that Pythagoras was influenced by.....
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Indian Philately: First Three Stamps of India after Independence
On 15th August 1947, India got freedom from British rule. In that year of freedom, India Post issued three beautiful stamps. This set of stamps was issued on 21st November 1947.
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King Shivaji and His Muslim Warriors
A large part of King Shivaji's army consisted of Muslims. This is a short introduction to the contribution of Muslims in the mission of the great king Shivaji (1630-1674)
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Miniature Paintings in Jain Manuscripts
The Jain miniature paintings are scattered in thousand of Jain manuscripts, which are preserved traditionally in Jain temples, Jain libraries and Jain Mutts. Further, there is a big collection of Jain manuscripts in British Library of London, with the help of Institute of Jainology. A catalog of...
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Top 10 Hindi Movies You Must Watch
This is a list of my favorite Hindi movies. I have watched all the movies listed here for more than once. I think that you will surely like to watch these movies.
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Famous Jains on Postal Stamps
Many Jains have contributed to development of India and its culture. Some of them have got place on the postal stamps and postal stationary of India. Here are some of the stamps and postal stationary featuring the great Jains.
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Emperor Ashok and Jainism
We know that Mauryan Emperor Ashok got converted to Buddhism after the war of Kaling. But did you know that he was a Jain before becoming a Buddhist? A brief history.
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Mahatma Gandhi and Jainism
Mahatma Gandhi, the great leader of India's freedom movement was influenced by Jain Philosophy. This article gives you information on Gandhi's affinity with Jainism. Gandhi was born in Modh Vanik community, a merchant community in Gujarat. This community is influenced by Jainism for many...
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Jain Art and Architecture: Jain Temples
Jainism is one of the most ancient religions of the world. There are many beautiful temples built in ancient and medieval period, in various parts of India. Here are some beautiful photographs of Jain temples which are important in view of architecture, archeology, sculpture and history.
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Hindi Language is Spreading Rapidly
Hindi is the most popular language of Indian subcontinent. It is on number 1 position as first language, and also on number one position as second language. It is the most popular link language amongst non-Hindi speaking people in this region. This language has done a tremendous job in the...
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Queen Abbakka of Tulunadu and Her Wars against Portuguese Invaders
Abbakka was a Queen from coastal Karnataka in India, who defeated the Portuguese Army again and again and restrained them from their further invasion outside Goa. This is Abbakka's short biography
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Some Flaws in Indian War Movies
Directors of Indian war movies are not serious about showing realities. They spoil a good story with adding songs, comedy, love stories and other things.There are few exceptions, but just exceptions.
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Live and Let Live Philosophy of Jainism
Live and Let Live symbol in Jainism teaches us tolerance and love.
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World War II: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and His Submarine Adventure
When Hitler refused to help more to Subhash Chandra Bose in his struggle against the British, the latter decided to go to Japan for his military activities. Hitler sent him to Japan by submarine. Bose's submarine journey was dangerous, but finally, he was successful to reach Japan.
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Rare Paintings of Shivaji Maharaj
Rare paintings of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a great warrior of medieval India. These paintings are of historical value.
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Jainism: An Introduction to Some Western Jains
people of other faiths slowly got attracted towards this less known religion.A small but increasing number of People started to adopt Jainism. Here I am introducing some of the great western individuals, who have converted to Jainism.
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Future of English Language in India
English will remain important written language until their is no common alphabets for various regional languages in India. But this language will never become first language for speaking for a large portion of the population.
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Why do People Watch War Movies?
A large portion of film lovers like to watch war movies. Some people think that people love war movies because they want to see violence. Although this is true to some extent, there are some other reasons which attract people to movies based on wars.
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Vardhaman Mahaveer and His Life
Vardhaman Mahaveer, also known as Teerthankar Mahaveer or Lord Mahaveer, was a philosopher and socio-religious reformer. He lived in the 6th Century B.C. He was a contemporary of Buddha.