Shankaracharya and all other commentators made the tremendous mistake to think that the whole of the Vedas spoke the same truth. Therefore they were guilty of torturing those of the apparently conflicting Vedic texts which go against their own doctrines, into the meaning of their particular schools...
But what characterizes him is that he considers no form to be devoid of meaning. The right angle is not only geometry but a symbol. It is charged with mystical value. It is the image of the man standing up to act, and lying down to sleep and to die. And the transition, the ...
The island of Bombay, designated by the natives “Mambai,” received its name from the goddess Mamba, in Mahrati Mahima, or Amba, Mama, and Amma, according to the dialect, a word meaning, literally, the Great Mother. Hardly one hundred years ago, on the site of the modern esplanade, ...
In a chronicle of mourning and survival, Ali Liebegott wallows in loneliness and overassigns meaning to everyday circumstance, clinging to an aging dog and obsessing over dead birds. But these unpretentious vignettes are laced with compassion, as she learns to balance the sting of death with ...
the richness of human connection and fulfillment, showing that profound relationships or passions don't need to involve romance. Whether it's a lifelong friendship, a treasured hobby, or the pursuit of a dream, unromantic love highlights the diverse ways people find joy, meaning, and connection ...
Her words are a private knock on the roof: a warning of impending destruction. Much of what she expresses in her search for meaning, connection and safety is relatable. In addition to a gut-level understanding of the stresses of wartime, what we witness is a soul crushing personal reckoning...
Notable films with mission in the title include The Mission, Mission to Mars, and Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, although there are many more examples on this list. This poll is interactive, meaning you can vote the mission movies up or down depending on how much you like them.1...
Working for the next seven decades of his life, Amar Paul did thousands of folk songs and modern Bengali songs. His song “Kotoi Rongo Dekhi Duniyay” in Satyajit Ray’s “Hirak Rajar Deshe” gained him his popularity. Apart from recording songs, Amar Paul also worked as a playback sing...
‘pushpnjali’ ritual, offering flowers to the deity while repeating mantras recited by the priest. They also very enthusiastically participate in the community cultural programs and Shilpika loves to plan, along with her other Bengali friends, what to wear on the various days of the event. ...
Which of the following statements is NOT true(). A. Sense is concerned with the inherent meaning of the linguistic form. B. Sense is the collection of all the features of the linguistic form. C. Sense is abstract and de-contextualized. D. Sense is the aspect of meaning dictionary compiler...