Some form of the belief system which would become Hinduism most likely existed in the Indus Valley prior to the 3rd millennium BCE. Introduction Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, originating in Central Asia and the Indus Valley, still practiced in the present day. The term Hinduism is what is known as an[…]
The Arthashastra (or Arthaśāstra) is one of the oldest surviving treatises on statecraft. Introduction There is considerable debate about the dating and authorship of the text; it underwent compilation, recension, and redaction several times over the centuries and is likely to have been a witness of religious and ideological transformations, political and socio-economic changes. As a śāstra, it[…]
Arjuna takes center stage in the role of the seeker-student to the god Krishna’s role of teacher-guide. Introduction Arjuna (also given as Arjun) is the great hero of the Indian epic Mahabharata and the philosophical-religious dialogue Bhagavad Gita. His name means “shining”, “silver” and similar terms relating to brightness. He is the most popular champion[…]
The Gita is a dialogue between the warrior-prince Arjuna and the god Krishna who is serving as his charioteer at the Battle of Kurukshetra. Introduction The Bhagavad Gita (“Song of God” or “Song of the Lord”) is among the most important religious texts of Hinduism and easily the best known. It has been quoted by[…]
The Vedas existed in oral form and were passed down for generations until they were committed to writing between 1500 and 500 BCE. Introduction The Vedas are the religious texts which inform the religion of Hinduism (also known as Sanatan Dharma meaning “Eternal Order” or “Eternal Path”). The term veda means “knowledge” in that they[…]
Introduction The Upanishads are the philosophical-religious texts of Hinduism (also known as Sanatan Dharma meaning “Eternal Order” or “Eternal Path”) which develop and explain the fundamental tenets of the religion. The name is translated as to “sit down closely” as one would to listen attentively to instruction by a teacher or other authority figure, but[…]
In today’s world, every successful company has its own human resources department, it is viewed as essential, not just for staff welfare but productivity too. Those interested in history or business might be wondering, where did this necessity come from? Labor Relations and American Industry Pre 1910s The origins of human resources can be traced[…]
More than seven decades later, millions of books, documentaries, and films about the 2nd World War and one would think that everything has been said. However, if you dig a little bit beneath the rubble, you will come across very interesting facts about the war that are not taught in class. Expert offering history homework[…]
Over the last decade, CBD oil has gained incredible popularity. Everyone from celebrities to veterinarians have gone on record talking about the potential benefits found in every tincture. But how did CBD become the hot health product of the new millennium? While cannabis and CBD use are documented as far back as 2700 BC, modern[…]