The Jain philosophy of Anekantavada (multitude beliefs) tells us that there are no absolute theories or formulae that can describe reality in absolute terms. Rather, our belief of Anekantavada tells us that we do not know the complete truth. We can learn from others as well. Let truth prevail, say Jains . Truth in its final analysis is wholesome and one, which leads us to love and understanding. And that is the very necessary essence of all religions.

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In this article, Kiara Windrider, author of “A doorway to Eternity” share his experiences with the teachings of Golden Age Foundation headed by Kalki in India. Kiara Windrider was one of the teachers at the first Oneness Festival that took place August 2-8 2003. The Oneness Festival is a collaboration between the Golden Age Foundation in India and the Experience Foundation in Sweden.

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Did you ever see something go wrong around you and suddenly burst out, How on Earth did I create that? Really, how can bad things happen, even to the sweetest, kindest, most spiritual people on the planet? Where's the fairness in that?

The root of the question lies partly in the fact that we live in a state of polarity consciousness. This is a point of view where life is seen as a contrast between opposing forces, and that events are either good or bad.

Good or bad is a judgment issue. Judgment belongs within the frequency band of basic, physical consciousness. Yes, in physical consciousness, bad things do exist, and they appear that way because they're designed to.

(See also: Metaphysics, Metaphysical Principles, Definition of Metaphysics, Metaphysical Techniques, Miracles, Creating Miracles Faith and Belief, Spiritual Guidance, Peace of Mind, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

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Swami Rama Tirtha rekindled the poetic vision of the Upanishads. His exposition of Vedanta through lectures and talks imparted a transcendental perspective to the ancient texts. He advocated greater brotherhood and bonding through a realisation of the true meaning of the spiritual law.

The essence of this is captured in a beautiful composition called The Faith: "What care I for caste or creed? / It is the deed; it is the deed/ what for class or clan? / It is the man, it is the man /...What for crown or crest? / It is the heart within the breast".

(See also: Swami Rama Tirtha , Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

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In the series, Evolving Towards Enlightenment I-V, Carl Johan Calleman explains the links between the Mayan Calendar Enlightenment and the significance of the year 2012.

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If we meet no Gods, its because we harbour none, said Emerson. For us, God is not a remote, abstract figure; He is a living, loving Presence. The nirguna or formless God of Shankara’s Advaita is difficult to relate to - but give Him a sweet form and through saguna upasana or worship He can become your very own because of the wonderful ease it creates in human divine encounter.

The predominant religious motif of practising Hinduism is this archanam andpadasevanam - the worship and adoration of a God made visible to our eyes in beautiful images, in homes and in temples. It is the ornamental centrepiece of the Vaishnav bhakti tradition set in motion by acharyas like Ramanuja, Madhava and Vallabha.

(See also: Hindu Worship , God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

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Suffering is any unwanted condition and the corresponding negative emotion. It is usually associated with pain and unhappiness, but any condition can be suffering if it is unwanted. Antonyms include happiness or pleasure. In a phrase like "suffering from a disease" emphasis is on having the disease, less on the unhappiness it causes. Acceptance Anger Anticipation Boredom Disgust Envy Fear Guilt Hate Hope Joy Jealousy Love Remorse Sadness
Including:

• Suffering - Abolitionism
• Suffering - Suffering addressed by major faiths
• Suffering - Buddhism
• Suffering - Judaism and Christianity
• Suffering - Language
• Suffering - Law
• Suffering - Spinozistic Definition of Sorrow

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(See also: Sustainable development , Faith and Belief, Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

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Rudraksha is commonly used to mean the seeds of the rudraksha tree, Elaeocarpus ganitrus. In Sanskrit rudraksha literally means "the eye of Rudra" or "red-eyed", from rud, "to cry," and aksha, meaning "eye". In one story by Åšaivites, God himself (Åšiva) shed a tear, on viewing the misfortunes of humanity. This single tear became the first Rudraksha tree, and a sign of his compassion. In another story, while destroying the asura fortress of Tripura, the seeds from Lord Siva's eyes emerged to form rudraksha. The ...

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Moral universalism is a moral view, often related to humanist philosophy, which claims that the fundamental basis for a universalist ethic—'universally' applicable to all humanity—can be derived or inferred from what is common among existing moral codes. It stands as a compromise between moral absolutism, and moral relativism, where situational human factors, like culture, dictate moral value. Moral universalism finds that moral actions are tied to the act itself, not regardless of the cultural context, but in respect of th ...

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Rick Deckard is the antihero of Blade Runner, hired to "retire" replicants. The nature of most of the characters is clearly shown, yet Deckard's character is ambiguous, and viewers are left doubtful; aficionados debate this matter. If Deckard is human, then his being spared by Roy, and his love for Rachael soften the line between human and replicant, thus adding conflicting ambivalence to the story. If Deckard is a replicant, the irony is greater. If the origami unicorn seen in the Director's Cut reveals Deckard as a replicant in the film's end, then the audience's expectat ...

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Themes in Blade Runner, Themes in Blade Runner - Paranoia, Themes in Blade Runner - Technicism, Themes in Blade Runner - Genetic engineering and cloning, Themes in Blade Runner - Eyes and memories, Themes in Blade Runner - Female stereotypes, Themes in Blade Runner - Religious symbolism, Themes in Blade Runner - Deckard: replicant or human?, Themes in Blade Runner - Clues and questions, Themes in Blade Runner - Origami DC, Themes in Blade Runner - Significance of Deckard's identity, Themes in Blade Runner - External links on Deckard's identity, Themes in Blade Runner - Economic inequality corporatism, Themes in Blade Runner - Environment and globalization

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List of kigo - The Season. Autumn (aki); other combinations are Autumn has come (aki kinu), Autumn is ending (aki hatsu), Autumn being gone (iku aki). August (hazuki or hachigazu), September (nagatsuki or kugatsu) and October (jūgatsu or kannazuki). The ninth month (kugatsu) in the Japanese calendar is equivalent roughly to October in the Gregorian calendar, therefore End of September (kugatsujin) ...

See also:

List of kigo, List of kigo - Saijiki, List of kigo - List of Kigo, List of kigo - Spring: 4 February—5 May, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Summer: 6 May—7 August, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Autumn: 8 August—6 November, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Winter: 7 November—3 February, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - New Years, List of kigo - The Season, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Observances, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - All Year, List of kigo - The Year, List of kigo - The Sky and Heavens, List of kigo - The Earth, List of kigo - Humanity, List of kigo - Customs & Religion, List of kigo - Animals, List of kigo - Plants, List of kigo - Kigo and seasons, List of kigo - Helpful lists of species

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