RE103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Salt March, Satyagraha, Satya
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The etymology (study of history and lineage of a word) of doxy is a thought of belief that is held by those involved in the religious tradition. Orthordox (ortho = correct) correct thinking/ correct belief: most christian communities consider core beliefs to be more important than praxis. Ganesh: the god of knowledge and educational pursuits. Pujas have been part of hindu tradition from the most ancient accounts: the ancient vedic texts contain specific prayers (use as invocations) and other methods to win over the gods and goddess. Individual interactions with the deity became prominent with the bhakti movement. Begin in southern india south asia in the 7th century bce. Is simultaneously seeing and being seen (the practitioner see the god/goddess) present in the murti (statue: the murti is the god/goddess if the statue has been consecrated and had its. Eyes opened in a ceremony conduct by a brahmin.
