Jewish texts recount that during biblical times Yom Kippur was the only day on which the high priest could enter the inner sanctum of the Holy Temple inJerusalem. There, he would perform a series of rituals and sprinkle blood from sacrificed animals on the Ark of the Covenant, which contained...
The Battle of Agincourt (October 25, 1415), decisive battle in the Hundred Years’ War that resulted in the victory of the English over the French. The English army, led by King Henry V, achieved victory in spite of the numerical superiority of its oppon
Palm Sunday, in Christianity, the Sunday before Easter that marks the first day of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Many churches mark the day with a procession of palms and a reading of Christ’s Passion. Learn
“Seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made.” And the Bible tells us that it rained for 40 days just as God had promised. But this is hardly the only reference...
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This is why even the rituals performed on this occasion vary from region to region. However, one constant thing is that this holy festival still holds the same importance in people's hearts no matter where you go in the country. Sisters and brothers eagerly look forward to this occasion and...
At the area or place of worship, build an altar for the Havan, and then perform the Havan by offering oil, ghee, etc., to the holy fire of the Yagya. After the completion of the Havan, complete your fast with devotion and a sincere heart while ruminating on the name of Lord Vishnu...
Expectations about the Significance of EducationThe statistics that I am about to spout aren't holy, but they areinteresting.In this week's...By D. Mark Singletary
What You'll Hear on this Episode• Why conviction of sin is a blessing for the Christian.• Why conviction helps in our assurance and perseverance as Christians.• The role of the Holy Spirit in conviction of sin in the life of the Christian.• The role of the means of grace in...
conduct. God’s rta is an expression or the result of his righteous duties (dharma). It is responsible for the orderly progression of the world and the rhythmic patterns of days and nights, years, seasons, the sun and the moon, the stars and the constellation, birth aging, death and ...