These early affiliations, they often shared identical characteristics which is rather baffling given how scattered we were all over the planet. We constructed similar rituals, practices and behaviors no matter where we were anywhere on the globe. We constructed rituals to create symbolic logos. We b...
Besides, there are other forms of meditation around the world although they might not be as popular as Buddhist and Yogic traditions and are limited to their regions. Among them are Jain meditation (India), Chinese meditation, Christian meditation, Sufi meditation, Jewish meditation among others. ...
While blinking her eyes and flapping her ears just like a real elephant, Ellie will appear in schools across India to tell children the story of real elephants who are separated from their mothers as babies and describe the physical punishments they endure in the circus. Ellie’s “personal” ...
The Commission could also be asked to check if the Buddhist remains in the North and East from 2000 years ago were that of the time of Demala Baudayos or Sinhala Baudayos. If the Truth as I see it is brought out, there is chance for mutual respect between the major Communities and ...
The Tribal communities celebrate Karma Festival, which involves rituals, dance, and music to appease deities. Cuisine Thekua, a sweet dish, and Litti Chokha. Major Challenge The state must address the socio-economic challenges that the tribal communities face. Future Opportunity The authorities are ...
life of the ideal Jain, seeking monastic liberation from all the fetters of this world. It matters a great deal which one is right – or if both or neither are right. It makes all the difference in the world. That is why I’ve defended the practice of apologetics, of attempting to co...
In the consumer behavior domain, having a fixed or malleable view of the self has been shown to affect how consumers process and respond to different advertising message frames (Jain, Mathur, & Maheswaran, 2009; Park & John, 2012), their acceptance of brand extensions (Yorkston, Nunes, & Ma...
To an anthropologist studying the hiring rituals of the early twenty-first century, the strangest thing about these impossible questions would probably be this: No one knows the answer. I have spoken with interviewers who use these questions, and they have enthusiastically assured me not only that...
India is a beautiful land rich with cultural heritage, languages abound, and diversity after every state border. With a deep rooted belief in rituals and religion, our land is a wonderful eclectic mix of the new and the old. And when it comes to weddings, the diversity is pretty breathtakin...
These routines can sometimes be the result of hypo- or hyperreactivity to certain stimuli, that is, an excessive fascination for, or rejection of, something involving taste, smell, texture or appearance, or rituals involving these senses. In short, poor social skills and emotional instability are...