Pandit Jasraj is a famous classical Indian singer, born in 1930. His family is well known for singing in Mewati Gharana style. His father, Pandit Motiramji, passed away when Jasrajji was quite young. His brother, Pandit Maniramji, took him under his tutelage. To supply additional means of livelihood, Panditji took Pandit as an accompanying Tabla player. But at the age of 14, unhappy with the treatment of an accompanying artist, Pandit left and vow ...

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pandit:

pandit (pandith). Learned scholar, wise man.

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A personal reflection on God by Pandit Jasraj. �A personal reflection on God by Pandit Jasraj. �My first introduction to God happened when I was just 14, in the year 1944. Now I am turning 73. My older brother was then called to the small estate of Sanand near Ahmedabad to sing. In those days invitations from kings were rare and to only a few. So my brother and also my Guru Pandit Maniramji and I went there.�

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Vijaya Lakshmi Nehru Pandit (िवजयलक्ष्मी नेहरू पण्िडत) (1900 1990) was an Indian diplomat and politician. She was the sister of Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Following India's independence from the British in 1947, she became India's envoy to the Soviet Union. She then became India's ambassador to the United Nations. She was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during the year 1953, becoming the first woman to hold that position. She served as governor of Maharashtra from 1962 until 1964. Pandit was a harsh critic of her niece ...

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In the realm of Indian philosophical speculation, the contribution of Jainism is significant. Philosophical speculation, generally speaking, is based on logical ratiocination or formal reasoning, and experience. New curiosities that emerge out of human mind are satisfied through these two processes. Of the two, philosophical speculation based on experience is bound to be more mature and solid.

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In my travels to different countries, it is always the children, filled with energy and hope, who leave me with the most lasting impression. When I gaze into their deep, clear eyes, I find myself profoundly encouraged. For in the deepest reaches of children's eyes shines the light of purpose, a natural sense of responsibility for the future of our planet.

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When the saint-poet Kabir said " Dhai akshar prem ka padhe jo pandit hoye " - "One who knows how to love is the only wise one among all educated", he was referring to the love for God.

Mortal love being inconsistent and transient, it is shortlived. However, love for the Divine can be everlasting for God alone accepts us unconditionally, with all our weaknesses and sins. We call this love bhakti.

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Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad Gītā Ramayana Puranas (List) Tantras Sutras (List) Stotras Ashtavakra Gita Gita ...

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• Vedas - Organization
• Vedas - Position and compilation
• Vedas - Study
• Vedas - Religious views: Monism Monotheism Henotheism and Polytheism
• Vedas - Cosmogony

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Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.) is a major university located in Benaras, India. It was founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, in 1916 with cooperation of Dr Annie Besant. It was created under the Parliamentary legislation - B.H.U. Act 1915, when India was under British Raj. Its 1350 acre (5.5 km²) campus was built on land donated by the then Maharaja of Kashi. The Foundation day was February 4, 19 ...

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• Banaras Hindu University - Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
• Banaras Hindu University - Hostels
• Banaras Hindu University - There are 38 hostels for boys:
• Banaras Hindu University - Institute of Technology IT-BHU [1]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Institute of Medical Sciences IMS-BHU [2]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Institute of Agricultural Sciences IAS-BHU [3]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science [4]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Social Sciences [5]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Commerce [6]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Law [7]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Arts [8]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Education [9]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Management Studies [10]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Performing Arts [11]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Visual Arts [12]:
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of SVDV [13]:
• Banaras Hindu University - There are 14 hostels for girls:
• Banaras Hindu University - There are 3 hostels for foreign students:

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David Frawley (born 1950) is one of the few Westerners to be recognized by a major Hindu sect in India as a Vedacharya or teacher of the ancient wisdom. In 1991, under the auspices of the Hindu teacher Avadhuta Shastri, he was named Vamadeva Shastri (वामदेव शास्‍त्री), after the great Vedic Rishi Vamadeva. In 1995, he was given the title of Pandit along with the Brahmachari Vishwanathji awar ...

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• David Frawley - Partial bibliography

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Brahmanism, popularly known as Hinduism, developed its ritual, worship and philosophy from Aryan scriptures; the Vedas. Over the years this civilization, culture and tradition were trickled down to the lower caste of the social hierarchy of the Hindu society through puranas as well as Ithihasas like Ramayana and Mahabharata. Brahmanism considers Brahmin caste as hereditary creators, preservers and propagators of religion. A Brahmin (less often Brahman) is a person born in the priestly Brahmin caste. The word is related to but not to be confused with religious conception of the t ...

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• Brahmanism - Theology
• Brahmanism - Pantheism
• Brahmanism - Caste
• Brahmanism - Sub castes
• Brahmanism - Maharashtrian sub-castes:
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• Brahmanism - The four stages of life
• Brahmanism - Sacramental rites
• Brahmanism - Vegetarianism
• Brahmanism - Moksha
• Brahmanism - Evolution of Brahminism
• Brahmanism - Brahmin Supremacy
• Brahmanism - Trimurti
• Brahmanism - Challenge To Brahmin Supremacy and Caste System
• Brahmanism - Buddhism
• Brahmanism - Charvaka
• Brahmanism - B.R. Ambedkar
• Brahmanism - Famous Brahmins

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A pandit or pundit (Devanagari: पन्दित) is a Hindu Brahmin who has memorized a substantial portion of the Vedas, along with the corresponding rhythms and melodies for chanting or singing them. Pandits are hired to chant Vedic verses at yagyas and other events, both public and private. The chanting is meant to be listened to with a quiet mind for the purpose of spiritual development for the listener as well as enlivening of the atmosphere at an event. A famous member of this gr ...

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• Pundit India - Contemporary use

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Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is generally acknowledged to be one of the foremost contemporary vocalists of Hindustani music. Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi was born on February 14, 1922, in the village of Gadag, in the Dharwad district of Karnataka in South India. Born to a conservative school-master, he was drawn to music from a young age, but his father insisted that he get a sound education in a ...

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The term Pundit has multiple meanings: A pundit or pandit, in the culture of India, is a master of traditional religious poetry and/or traditional music. The term pundit was used in the 19th century to denote native surveyors who explored regions to the north of India for the British Empire Pundit in contemporary English refers to an expert or opinion-leader, particularly in the field of political analysis. It can also be used pejoratively to denote someone who shouts and pushes their personal opinions and insults their ideological opponents as opposed to someo

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Pandit Birju Maharaj (born February 4, 1937) is the current head of the Lucknow gharana of Kathak dance in India. He is a descendant of the legendary Maharaj family of kathak dancers, including his two uncles, Shambu and Lacchu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj. Even though dancing is his first love, he also has an excellent command over Hindustani classical music and is an accomplished vocalist as well. He took Kathak to new heights by choreographing new Kathak dance dramas. He has toured extensively across the globe, given thousands of performances

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The World Centre for Vedic Learning is a skyscraper project in Jabalpur, India. It was announced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1998. The World Centre for Vedic Learning will be, if constructed, home to up to 100,000 Vedic Pandits. At a planned 677 metres (2,222 ft), it would be more than 600 feet (18 m) taller than Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan, the current record holder. and a ground site of 339 * 339 metres. 103 m² (1,111 feet square) at its base, it would be many times larger in mass than any existing tall building, and have m ...

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Ananta Das Babaji (Pandit Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja) is a leading religious figure in the contemporary Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Based at Radha-kunda, he is a respected lecturer and the author of dozens of volumes of literature. Ananta Das Babaji - Biography. Sri Ananta Dasji was born in the district of Jharikhanda in 1927. During the earlier years of his life he held the occupation of a teacher, living with his wife and children. Having heard of the fame of Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji Maharaj ...

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• Ananta Das Babaji - Headquarters

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Kashmir is a region between the northern part of South Asia and the southern part of Central Asia. The term Kashmir historically described the valley just to the south of the westernmost end of the Himalayan mountain range. Politically, however, the term 'Kashmir' describes a much larger area which includes the regions of Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh. The main "Valley of Kashmir" is relatively low and very fertile, while magnificent breathtaking mountains, fed by streams flowing from adjoining valleys, are found on the rest of the Kashmiri landscape. It is renowned as one of the mos ...

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• Kashmir - Economy
• Kashmir - Tourist attractions

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Chandrasekhar Azad (July 23, 1906–February 27, 1931) was a great Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary thinker. Revered for his audacious deeds and fierce patriotism, he was the mentor of Bhagat Singh, the famous Indian martyr. Chandrasekhar Azad - History. Chandrasekhar Azad's parents were Pandit Sita Ram Tiwari and Jagrani Devi. He received his early schooling in Bhavra. For higher studies he went to the Sanskrit Pathashala at Varanasi. Indian Independence Movem ...

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