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Gabriel, Theodore. "Parrot Song - Tuncatteruttaccan and the Hindu Epics." South Asia Research 13, no. 1 (1993): 56–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026272809301300104.

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Hiltebeitel, Alf. "The primary process of the Hindu epics." International Journal of Hindu Studies 4, no. 3 (2000): 269–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11407-000-0010-9.

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Aryana, I. Made Putra, Putu Eddy Purnomo Arta, Ni Kadek Supadmini, and Kadek Jayanthi Riva Prathiwi. "Mendalami Konsepsi Ketuhanan dan Jiwa dalam Kitab Itihasa." Sphatika: Jurnal Teologi 12, no. 1 (2021): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.25078/sp.v12i1.1878.

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<p>This article aims to find out the basics of Hindu teachings contained in the book Itihasa.aThe Hindu teachings include the concept of Divinity, the concept of the soul and the concept of Moksa.This article is written using the library method and in-depth study of the literature.Itihāsa is Hindu literature that tells the story of the heroism of Hindu knights in the past and is peppered with religious philosophies, mythology, and supernatural beings.Itihasa means this has happened so.Itihasa consists of two epics, namely Ramayana which consists of seven parts and Mahabarata which consis

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Jacobsen, Knut. "The Child Manifestation of Śiva in Contemporary Hindu Popular Prints." Numen 51, no. 3 (2004): 237–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1568527041945508.

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AbstractGod posters have become one of the most visible aspects of popular religious culture in South Asia. In this article I argue that the God poster industry has created opportunities for iconographic innovations, but that the God posters nevertheless build on traditional sacred narratives and conceptions of the Hindu gods found especially in the Hindu epics and the Purānas.. Even if the iconographic representation of the child manifestations of Śiva is something new, these God posters rely on the presence of the child manifestations of Śiva in the sacred narratives of the Hindu tradition.

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Badlakkanavar, Dr. Dundappa Y. "IKS-Role of Indian Epics (Mahabharata, Ramayana) in Shaping Societal Values and Norms." Royal International Global Journal of Advance and Applied Research 1, no. 4 (2024): 10–13. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14059955.

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Abstract Indian epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana have significantly shaped Indian society, influencing its values, norms, and cultural ethos for centuries. Attributed to Sage Vyasa and Sage Valmiki respectively, these epics blend myth, history, and philosophy, permeating Indian culture through art, literature, music, and theater. Central to their teachings is the concept of dharma, or righteousness, a cornerstone of Hindu philosophy. The Bhagavad Gita in the Mahabharata emphasizes duty and righteousness, while the Ramayana illustrates dharma through Lord Rama, the epitome of virtue. Cha

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Newman, Adam Lee. "Bovine Bodies and Foreign Kings: Immunity and Dharma in the Hindu Epics." History of Religions 64, no. 4 (2025): 225–46. https://doi.org/10.1086/734931.

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Gohil, Namrata. "‘Research Prospects in the peripheral view of Kartika Nair’s epic Retelling ‘Until the Lions’- Echoes from the Mahabharata’." Vidhyayana 9, si1 (2023): 38–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.58213/vidhyayana.v9isi1.1579.

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Indian culture is based on two epics; The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. Every Hindu knows about these two epics, other religion people too. There is not any Hindu house which does not know and follow the rituals which are discussed in these two epics. The present generation takes interest to read Retellings of Indian myths which are written by the contemporary Indian English Writers. Indian women like to read Retellings of myths which are written by Indian women writers. Its reason is that it gives voice to marginalized women of the Indian myths. Females compare their unspeakable voice with th

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Patnaik, Daisy Irani, Priyanka Priyadarshini, Debashrita Mishra, and Sudeshna Datta Chaudhuri. "Text to Tech: Preserving Ancient Hindu Texts in the Digital Realm." Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services 15, no. 1 (2025): 42–46. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss-2025.ijiss.15.1.07.

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In the 21st century, with artificial intelligence dominating the world scenario, why should preserving ancient Hindu texts take a back seat? Ancient Hindu texts consisting of the Vedas, Epics, Puranas, Sangam Literature, and folk narratives in various languages were written on fragile palm leaves, birch barks, and old manuscripts that have deteriorated over time. Cloud technology has paved the way for creating digital libraries that can be accessed with a button. Easy as it may seem, it is a Herculean task considering the huge volume and complex nature of the ancient Hindu texts, which span ov

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Ha, Do Thu. "Localizing India’s Values of Ramayana in Southeast Asia- The Case of Hikayat Seri Rama." International Journal of Religion 5, no. 11 (2024): 910–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.61707/4vqpgs68.

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Intercultural communication is the communication among different cultures, different communities with different lifestyles and worldviews, which is a dispensable and unavoidable trend. The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient epics in world literature and has had an important influence on later Sanskrit poetry and Hindu life and culture because it presents the teachings of ancient Hindu sages in narrative allegory, interspersing philosophical and ethical elements. The characters Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata, Hanuman and Ravana are all fundamental to the cultural consciousness of India, Nep

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Pathak, Abhijit. "Women in Indian and Greek Epics: Some Reflections." Research Review Journal of Social Science 3, no. 1 (2023): 24–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.31305/rrjss.2023.v03.n01.004.

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In the two famous Indian epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, there are five admirable women - Ahalya, Draupadi, Kunti, Tara and Mandodari. These are five special women with remarkable power, wisdom, dedication, and sacrifice which are honoured across periods of the Indian civilisation. Similarly, in Greek mythology also, there are important powerful women characters having exceptional capacity and power. They are Helen, Hecuba, Medea and Thetis. They have not only portrayed their sexuality and motherhood but also demonstrated their power, virtues, kindness, grace and capacity to withstand

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Маретина, К. А. "К вопросу актуализации нематериального культурного наследия древнеиндийские эпосы в современной Индии". Диалог со временем, № 90(90) (1 квітня 2025): 204–14. https://doi.org/10.21267/aquilo.2025.90.90.012.

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В статье рассматриваются особенности актуализации и адаптации древнеиндийских эпосов «Махабхарата» и «Рамаяна» как объектов нематериального культурного на-следия в социокультурном контексте современной Индии. Особое внимание уделяется роли эпосов как важнейших текстов индийской цивилизации и индуистской культуры, их значению как символов индийской и индуистской идентичностей, как ценностного ориентира в период борьбы за независимость от Британской Империи, а также источника вдохновения для многих поколений индийских авторов. Выделяются основные тенденции, характерные для современных произведен

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Dr. Ancy Elezabath John. "Counter-Narrative as a Powerful Narrative Technique for the Voice of the Voiceless in The Palace of Illusions." Creative Launcher 8, no. 2 (2023): 12–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2023.8.2.02.

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India is a land of myth and legends. Indian epics are archives of our history and precedent culture which depicts what happened in the times of yore. They tell us about the events and developments that shaped our culture. Epics dole out as a testimony of our culture. Many Indian writers craft their plot from epics of Hindu mythology which is used as a literary device. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni uses Hindu mythology in her works broadly to instill audacity in her woman protagonists. She tries to demonstrate how myths steer women to surmount their conflicts in life. Her novels explicate how myth

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Satish, Barman. "Human Values in Hinduism." RECENT RESEARCHES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES (ISSN 2348–3318) 9, no. 4 (Oct.-Nov.-Dec. 2022) (2022): 11–15. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7538848.

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Human values are the core of what makes us human, it is intrinsic to our identity. Individuals can follow human values as guides to guide their day-to-day activities. Among the fundamental inherent values of humans are truth, honesty, loyalty, love, peace, etc. Hinduism, the world’s oldest and most prominent religion, practiced these human values for a very long time and stands still practiced today. Hindus generally follow yamas i.e., moral values to be followed while performing any action, and niyamas i.e., the practices followed in daily routine. These practices help them feel comfort

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Kumar, Avadhesh, and Richa Chauhan. "Position of Live-In Relationship (India & World)." Praxis International Journal of Social Science and Literature 6, no. 7 (2023): 75–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.51879/pijssl/060708.

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Rakshasa marriages, and Paisacha marriages are all attested to in the Vedas. One of the eight types of Hindu marriages, Gandharva marriage, involves events that are strikingly comparable to those in a live-in relationship . The Gandharva form of marriage was the most common during the Vedic era. A type of marriage known as a "Gandharva marriage" allows the couple to live together because of love and consent, finally becoming married consensually. Shakuntala and Dushyanta are a well-known couple that chose this type of union. Gandharva marriage is a type of union in which the woman selects her

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Gowda, Gomathi, and G. Lenin Babu. "Lingodbhavamurti: The Aniconic and Iconic Form of Shiva (Special Reference to Few Icons from Andhra Pradesh)." ECS Transactions 107, no. 1 (2022): 17123–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/10701.17123ecst.

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Siva is one of the popular deities of the Hindu trinity. Several myths and legends pertaining to Siva can be found in the epics and the Puranas. Lingodbhavamurti is the Linga manifestation of Shiva, and it literally means "the image that arises from the Linga." The Lingodbhavamurti is very popular in south India, and the agamas recommend it to be placed in the recess in the western wall of the garbhagriha of the temple. The iconographic texts give us a detailed description of Lingodhbhavamurti. Lingodhbhava portrays philosophical thoughts and iconographical variations. The linga manifestation

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Wadhwa, Soni. "Love as Enlightenment and Enlightenment as Love: Reading Feminist Hermeneutic of Reconstruction in Vanessa R Sasson’s Yasodhara and the Buddha." Feminist Theology 31, no. 3 (2023): 353–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09667350231163311.

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Exercises in feminist theology outside Western contexts and outside of discourses of theorisation can prove to be enriching to address the disconnection between secular and religious feminisms. One way to address this disconnection is to locate the intersection between secular and religious feminisms in the space of fiction. While mytho-fiction about the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, has been around for quite some time and has been extensively analysed for its critique of religion and diversity of representation of heroines, the feminist hermeneutic of reconstruction is only n

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Prasad Adhikary, Ramesh. "Ethical and Philosophical Parallels of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Hindu Mythology The Mahabharat." Mongolian Journal of Arts and Culture 25, no. 49 (2024): 112–20. https://doi.org/10.69561/mjac.v25i49.3834.

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This study explores the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts in the context of Hindu epics, particularly The Mahabharata. The research seeks to draw parallels between ethical dilemmas faced by characters in the scripture and the contemporary challenges of AI governance. The objective is to examine how the concepts of autonomy, responsibility, and moral decision-making, as depicted in these ancient scriptures, can inform modern discussions on the ethical use of AI. The study adopts a qualitative methodology, analyzing specific episodes from The Mahabharat in light of AI governan

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M, Ambili. "The Queerness in Shikhandi: Concerning Devdutt Pattanaik’s Shikhandi and Other Queer Tales They Don’t Tell You." SMART MOVES JOURNAL IJELLH 9, no. 1 (2021): 166–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.24113/ijellh.v9i1.10889.

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Queer theory is a realm of critical theory that developed within/in the early 1990s, out of the fields of queer studies and women's studies. Shikhandi is an important character in the Mahabharata. Hindu tales have many references to queerness; one among them is the story of Shikhandi, a woman who became a man. The gender of Shikhandi is a controversial subject, in epics especially in Mahabharata, men are considered as great warriors, full of masculinity and resilience. But while approaching the text from a postmodernist perspective, we can analyze the gender of Shikhandi as the ‘other gender’,

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Ryzhik, Maria, and Inna Golubovych. "Transit of Hindu Mythology: Role of Biographical Method in Multicultural Landscape." Skhid 6, no. 3 (2024): 58–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.21847/2411-3093.638.

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The study offers a biographical examination of the “Ramayana,” an ancient Indian epic renowned not only for its cultural significance and literary eminence but also for its scrutiny within the framework of modern philosophical discourse that includes a biographical dimension. In the “Ramayana,” we trace how conventional cultural archetypes, such as devotion, justice, and love, are revealed through distinct biographical circumstances and narratives. In the epic, each character serves as a bearer of specific archetypal attributes and concepts, which reflect diverse facets of human nature and are

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Sharma, Racheal Nikita. "Transformative Philosophy in Action: The Bhagavad Gita’s Approach to Yoga." International Journal of Emerging Knowledge Studies 03, no. 08 (2024): 470–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.70333/ijeks-03-08-002.

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The Bhagavad Gita, a central text in Hindu philosophy, integrates the spiritual, ethical, and practical aspects of yoga, drawing on the profound Vedic concept of life. This paper examines the Gita's philosophical foundations, emphasizing the transformation of individuals into enlightened beings. It contrasts Western intellectual pursuits with Indian philosophy's holistic approach, which unites practical life with spiritual inquiry. The significance of 'seeing the Self' is highlighted, demonstrating the relevance of ancient Indian philosophy in contemporary times. The text addresses critiques f

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Susanto, Moh Arif, Setya Yuwana Sudikan, Anas Ahmadi, and Nadya Afdholy. "Exploring the Possible Worlds of Religious Literature in Indonesia: A Narratological Approach." International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding 10, no. 6 (2023): 222. http://dx.doi.org/10.18415/ijmmu.v10i6.4680.

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This article explores the application of narratology and possible worlds theory in the study of religious literature in Indonesia. It begins by providing an overview of narratology and possible worlds theory and how these approaches can be applied to religious narratives. The significance of religious literature in Indonesia is then discussed, highlighting the role that these narratives play in shaping religious beliefs and practices. The article then explores the use of possible worlds theory in the study of Islamic epics, Javanese mystical texts, and Balinese Hindu texts, demonstrating the c

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Bratoeva, Milena. "The Song of Desire (Kāma): If you meet Kāma, don’t kill him." Filosofiya-Philosophy 33, no. 1 (2024): 71–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.53656/phil2024-01-04.

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The present article examines two narratives from the epic Mahābhārata (MBh), focused on the topic of desire (kāma) and the relationship erotic – ascetic (kāma – tapas). The first one is about the horned ascetic Ṛṣyaśṛṅga (MBh, 3); the second – about the teaching of God Kṛṣṇa Vāsudeva to the king Yudhiṣṭhira, culminating in the “Song of Kāma” (MBh, 14). Both narratives are interpreted in the perspective of Hindu ethics, whose foundation is dharma, a key concept of Hinduism. The epics propagate an ideal dharmic code of conduct, based on the so-called four life goals – puruṣārtha. One of these fo

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R., Prathisha, and S. Ayyappa Raja Dr. "Significance of Dharma in Devdutt Pattanaik's The Book of Ram." Literary Druid 6, no. 2 (2024): 8–11. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12628296.

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<em>Mythology consists of myths relating to sacred stories of a particular culture. These stories deal with a wide range of topics such as morality, the origin of humanity, cultural values, traditions, the purpose of life and so on. They also recount the tales of Gods and other supernatural beings. In</em><em>dian mythology is a vast collection of tales that revolve around celestial and human beings. These are documented in Hindu scriptures like the Vedic literature and the Puranas. Ramayana and Mahabharata are the two ancient and well-known epics of India. These epics are not mere ancient tal

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Abhila V K. "Philosophical Perspectives in Mythical Worlds: A Study of Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series." Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management 10, no. 3 (2025): 676–95. https://doi.org/10.52783/jisem.v10i3.6156.

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Mythology has been fundamental to human civilization, with each culture contributing rich folklore, epics, and philosophy. Indian mythology, preserved through texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata, is particularly deep and diverse. Amish Tripathi, a contemporary Indian author, has redefined the landscape of Indian mythology through his popular works, “Shiva Trilogy” and “Ram Chandra Series”. These series reimagine ancient Hindu myths, blending them with modern philosophical concepts and addressing pressing social issues. The primary objective of this research is to examin

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Singh, Bhavishya, and Nehal Dave. "TO COMPARE THE CONCEPT OF HATHA YOGA ACCORDING TO PATANJALI YOGA SUTRA AND VASISHTHA SAMHITA." VIDYA - A JOURNAL OF GUJARAT UNIVERSITY 2, no. 1 (2023): 170–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.47413/vidya.v2i1.168.

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Hatha Yoga, also known as "Discipline of Force" in Sanskrit, is a branch of yoga that emphasizes physical control as a means of achieving spiritual perfection in which the mind is shut off from the world. Hatha yoga was once an austere discipline that has been practiced for a very long time. The tradition began on the boundaries of India and Nepal, with roots that go back to the Sanskrit epics (Hinduism) and the Pali canon (Buddhism). Ancient Hatha yogis practiced the Hatha yoga disciplines for the purpose of self-exploration while living as renunciates. Hindu ideas like karma and rebirth were

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Rubiés, Joan-Pau. "Tamil Voices in the Lutheran Mission of South India (1705-1714)." Journal of Early Modern History 19, no. 1 (2015): 71–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15700658-12342439.

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The English edition of the Bibliotheca Malabarica, a manuscript catalogue of the Tamil works collected by the young Lutheran missionary Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg during his first two years in India (1706-8), attests to his prodigious effort to acquire, read, and summarize all the works of the “heathens” of South India that he could possibly get hold of. Most of this literature seems to have originated from local Śaiva mattams. Besides epics and puranas, the collection included many popular works on ethics, divination and astrology, devotional poetry, or folk narratives and ballads. Ziegenbalg se

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Kumari, Madhu, and Shubhangi Rathore Rathore. "Project Udbhav: Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Indian Military Pedagogy." Electronic Journal of Social and Strategic Studies 05, no. 05 (2024): 99–119. http://dx.doi.org/10.47362/ejsss.2024.5505.

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Throughout history, humanity has seen many destructive wars, especially in India. Early wars in India were fought by the people of the Indus Valley civilization, who were skilled in building forts for defense. Hindu civilization had a rich knowledge of warfare, military strategies, and martial arts. Ancient political thinkers considered War as an extension of politics, a fallout of interstate relations. Strategies were both offensive and defensive. The ancient Indian thinkers instated war as a means of increasing royal glory and outright conquest. The battles depicted in the epics of Ramayana

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Madhavan, Arya. "Redefining the Feminine in Kathakali." New Theatre Quarterly 35, no. 02 (2019): 169–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0266464x19000071.

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In this article Arya Madhavan examines the significance of the female protagonist Asti from the new Kathakali play, A Tale from Magadha (2015), in the four-hundred-year-old patriarchal history of Kathakali. The play is authored by Sadanam Harikumar, a Kathakali playwright and actor, whose contemporary retelling of Hindu myths and epics afford substantial agency to the female characters, compelling radical reimagining of Kathakali’s gender norms and a reconsideration of the significance of female characters, both on the stage and in the text. Asti unsettles the conventional norms of womanhood t

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Khanna, Vandita. "The Holy Cow: Unravelling the Mystery of its Holiness." Millennial Asia 8, no. 2 (2017): 217–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0976399617715827.

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This article aims at debunking the sanctity of the cow that has gained ground as a political vehicle in contemporary times, and exposing the selective reading of texts employed otherwise to further particular religious leanings. Through the course of this article, a wide array of evidence from religious scriptures, legal texts, archaeological materials, epics, commentaries, edicts, foreign travellers’ accounts, debates, statutes and judicial decisions have been resorted to, in order to enable a comprehensive understanding of the trajectory of the cow from sacrificial slaughter to prohibitory i

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Kumar, Alok. "The Historical Rewritings of S. L. Bhyrappa: Reading Aavarana or The Veil." Dialogue: A Journal Devoted to Literary Appreciation 19, no. 01 (2023): 51–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.30949/dajdtla.v19i1.5.

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    Decorated with Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award, Saraswati Samman and numerous other State and Central awards and fellowships, Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa is arguably the most prominent living Kannada writer today and one of the most popular ever. The epicentre of many controversies, his revisionist rewritings of the Hindu epics have equally engaged the popular and the academic imagination. Author of more than twenty-five novels, almost all of Bhyrappa's fiction is available in translation. This essay undertakes a critical analysis of on

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Nanda, Chinky, and Rajesh Kumar. "Incest in India: A Historical Perspective and Cultural Context." RESEARCH HUB International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 12, no. 1 (2025): 78–87. https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2025.v12n1.011.

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Incest, defined as sexual relations between close relatives, has been viewed through varied lenses in India's historical and cultural narratives. This phenomenon, while largely taboo in modern times, finds nuanced interpretations in India's ancient texts, mythologies, and societal practices. Ancient Indian scriptures and epics occasionally depict relationships that could be interpreted as incestuous, though often within symbolic or mythological frameworks. Additionally, kinship systems in specific communities, such as cousin marriages in South India, blur the modern understanding of incest, hi

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Mashuri, Mashuri. "Desakralisasi Wayang Purwa Lakon Ruwat." ATAVISME 10, no. 2 (2007): 27–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.24257/atavisme.v10i2.238.27-38.

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In the culture of Java, the wayang purwa (shadow play with leather puppets often dramatizing theme from Hindu epics) is important, central and sacral. Finally, many Javanese identify themselves to the characters in the wayang. The main factor is because the wayang is considered as the oldest of culture product, and also it can glorify the grandeur and the sacrality. The wayang sacrality can be found in ruwat act. The act in old treasure is ini some serat and suluk, consides that the act is not only a common story. But, the sacrality value that is glorified in Javanese culture, either in the wa

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Jha, Gautam Kumar. "Indic Elements in Indonesian Arts and Literature: Shared Heritage Between India and Indonesia." Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage 11, no. 1 (2022): 40–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.31291/hn.v11i1.632.

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Indic-Belt or the Greater India is the geographical region where Bharat’s knowledge tradition spread and influenced the local community in terms of language, culture, religions, practices and social values. Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia has been the region that received more Indic knowledge than any other parts of the world due to the easy accessibility to the land and sea routes. This Indic influence is visible in many art forms and folklore due to a long period of rules of Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms. This study aims at exploring the presence of Indic elements in Indonesian artworks, old

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R, Premkumar. "Destiny in Nālaṭiyār and Tirukkuṟal – A Comparative Study". International Research Journal of Tamil 4, № 1 (2021): 66–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.34256/irjt2218.

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Influence of idea of destiny in Tamil society could be traced back to sangam period. It is regarded that eighteen lesser works (patiṇ̱eṇkḹḻkkaṇakkunūlkal) emerged in the post- sangam period in which Jainism and Buddhism had abundant influenced in life and literature of Tamils. This period is also conceived the period of righteousness (aṟaneṟikkālam) by scholars of Tamil Literature. Tirukkuṟal and Nālaṭiyār comes under the collection works known as patiṇ̱eṇkḹḻkkaṇakkunūlkal (didactic works) Even though the twosome works narrate moral maxims for humanity in universal manner, the concept o

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Setiawan, Ida Bagus Putra. "Social and Moral Guidance of Balinese Life in Kakawin Niti Sastra." Bali Tourism Journal 7, no. 1 (2023): 10–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.36675/btj.v7i1.87.

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Estimated to be written in 350 B.C. In the Magada Kingdom of India, Niti Sastra is one of the knowledge references that gives readers an overview of leadership and management. In Bali, the script is better known as Kakawin Niti Sastra. Kakawin is poetry written in the Kawi language, an extinct old Javanese language. Niti Sastra is the Sanskrit term for "science of morality," and it refers to the study of how to uphold Dharma or morality in one's conduct and in all of life. Politics and leadership are generally discussed in academia, as per Niti Sastra. After that, it gives a general summary of

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Singh, Neetu. "The song of the ‘yaksha’ (spirits): Costume and character representation in Yakshagana folk performance from Karnataka, India." Studies in Costume & Performance 10, no. 1 (2025): 55–72. https://doi.org/10.1386/scp_00129_1.

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Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form of Karnataka, a southern state of India. With a history of over 500 years, it incorporates creative elements of elaborate gestures, facial expressions, body movement, costume, make-up, music, dance and dialogue. Performed in open-air theatres, this form of traditional dance drama reflects the socio-economic and cultural milieu they are a part of, reinterpreting the Hindu epics through the art of storytelling adapted through improvisation, which is why each performance uniquely shapes the characters. Enacting epic stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata and B

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Sharma, Swati. "Portraying A Diverse Nation: Arundhati Roy's "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness"." International Journal of Advance and Applied Research 11, no. 1 (2023): 139–42. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10046107.

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<strong>Abstract:</strong>Arundhati Roy uses elements of magic realism in her Booker Prize-winning first novel. The author's second novel, published in 2017, is a departure from the anti-global function of his first, 1997's The God of Small Things, focusing instead on beauty. The book's harsh criticism of movements like those fighting for anti-globalization, ecological preservation, nuclear disarmament, and land rights for the people of Kashmir is based on vulnerability tropes that influence both individuals and their environs. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness employs a kaleidoscopic style of

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Aryanata, I. Made Agus, and Ni Luh Eka Yulianggreni. "Kajian Struktur Dan Karakter Tokoh Pada Pertunjukan Fragmentari Jatayu Antaka." Widya Sundaram : Jurnal Pendidikan Seni Dan Budaya 2, no. 2 (2024): 107–22. https://doi.org/10.53977/jws.v2i2.2057.

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Fragmentary has a value that is classified as structured and has sacred value because it is taken from historical epics or great stories of previous times. When viewed from its function, the Jatayu Antaka fragmentary is a dance that is classified as a type of Balinese dance, namely dance art whose elements and basics are based on from the ancestors or not is the art of guardian dance or bebali dance.This research aims to find out what structure is used in the Jatayu Antaka fragmentary and what values are contained in the Jatayu Antaka fragmentary. By providing general and theoretical benefit

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Sunkad, Gayatri. "The timeless wisdom of Hinduism: Its impact on philosophy, ethics, and contemporary society." Journal of Language, Literature, Social and Cultural Studies 3, no. 2 (2025): 197–208. https://doi.org/10.58881/jllscs.v3i2.341.

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Hinduism is considered the oldest religion in the world, predating even the Vedic civilization. Unlike other major religions with a specific founder—such as Prophet Muhammad for Islam or Jesus Christ for Christianity—Hinduism has no singular originator. Instead, it is often referred to as Sanatana Dharma, meaning "eternal religion." This study aims to explore the historical development, core principles, and global influence of Hinduism while addressing common misconceptions. The research employs a document study approach, analysing primary sources such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahab

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Couture, André. "Des dieux qui bâillent et qui font bâiller dans la mythologie épique de l’Inde." Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses 38, no. 3-4 (2009): 411–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00084298090380030101.

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Souvent relié au sommeil, le bâillement s’est prêté en Inde ancienne aux interprétations les plus diverses. Mais, dans un contexte mythologique où le sommeil de la divinité implique la destruction des mondes, le bâillement annonce souvent un tel bouleversement. Il arrive également qu’on l’utilise en dernier recours comme une arme redoutable pour vaincre un adversaire coriace. Des mythes expliquent l’origine du bâillement soit comme une invention des dieux pour venir à bout du terrible Vrtra, soit comme une force de destruction liée à la fièvre et au dieu Rudra, soit encore comme une force rele

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Chowdhury, Rusha. "Transcending Exiles: Countering the Epic Master Narrative in Haga's For the Sake of Sita." Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies I (June 20, 2024): 117–35. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13313475.

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In recent years, feminist scholarship of the <em>Ramayana</em> has called attention to the epic’s dogmatic nature, especially Sita's characterization as the devoted wife par excellence. While Brahminical patriarchy hails Rama as a hero and Sita as his submissive consort, it pays little attention to the horrors of Sita's ultimate fate. The <em>Uttarakanda</em> addresses Sita's ordeals following her return to Ayodhya where she is accused of having become impure in the company of Ravana, and is ultimately banished from the kingdom in spite of her having proved her fidelity by undertaking th

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Chowdhury, Rusha. "Transcending Exiles: Countering the Epic Master Narrative in Haga's For the Sake of Sita." Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies 1, no. 1 (2024): 117–35. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14679113.

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<strong>Abstract:</strong> In recent years, feminist scholarship of the <em>Ramayana</em> has called attention to the epic’s dogmatic nature, especially Sita's characterization as the devoted wife par excellence. While Brahminical patriarchy hails Rama as a hero and Sita as his submissive consort, it pays little attention to the horrors of Sita's ultimate fate. The <em>Uttarakanda</em> addresses Sita's ordeals following her return to Ayodhya where she is accused of having become impure in the company of Ravana, and is ultimately banished from the kingdom in spite of her having proved her

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Bora, Nilav Ranjan, Kumar P, Vasanth V, et al. "Journey of Indian forestry and its development from past to modern era." International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences 8, no. 6 (2023): 69–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.55126/ijzab.2023.v08.i06.010.

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The history of Indian forest is closely linked with political history. The epics Ramayana and Mahabharata give an attractive description of forests. The Dandakaranya, the Khanadavban and the Nandanvan come from them. Ancient Hindu culture is said to have evolved in Aryans. Literatures are not however scientific treaties. Nevertheless, they give a glimpse into dim and distant past. They are an indication of the level of significance the forests had in the cultural life of people. The dense forests of India have been found to have protected the land in the past, but population grew, the forest b

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Chowdhury, Rusha. "Transcending Exiles: Countering the Epic Master Narrative in Haga's For the Sake of Sita." Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies 1, no. 1 (2024): 117–35. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13748553.

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In recent years, feminist scholarship of the <em>Ramayana</em> has called attention to the epic’s dogmatic nature, especially Sita's characterization as the devoted wife par excellence. While Brahminical patriarchy hails Rama as a hero and Sita as his submissive consort, it pays little attention to the horrors of Sita's ultimate fate. The <em>Uttarakanda</em> addresses Sita's ordeals following her return to Ayodhya where she is accused of having become impure in the company of Ravana, and is ultimately banished from the kingdom in spite of her having proved her fidelity by undertaking th

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Dulal, Lok Nath. "Wall Painting of Pujari Math of Bhaktapur: An Exploration." Contemporary Research: An Interdisciplinary Academic Journal 6, no. 2 (2023): 124–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/craiaj.v6i2.60252.

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Historical evidences prove that painting is considered as the mother of all other forms of art and crafts. While artists start to sculpture the icon and any art objects, very first, they sketch the drawing of concerning deities and specimens, therefore, a painting is said to be the mother of all other sculpture arts. Therefore, the history of creation of painting is older than other forms of arts. On the basis of creating materials, mediums, instruments, technologies, and nature, painting can be classified into three different forms such as fresco, miniature and painted scroll. This article ha

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Fahmi, Muhammad, M. Ridlwan Nasir, and Masdar Hilmy. "ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN A MINORITY SETTING." Epistemé: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Keislaman 15, no. 02 (2020): 345–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.21274/epis.2020.15.02.345-364.

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This study documents how multicultural education is constructed and implemented in a local pesantren in Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia, namely PBBI (Pesantren Bali Bina Insani). It demonstrates that the multicultural education in this pesantren is based upon the reality of religious, cultural, ethnic, group, and gender diversity that exists surrounding the pesantren. Teaching and administrative staff of this pesantren consist of Muslims and Hindus. Students come from the different socio-cultural backgrounds. Inclusive and tolerance values are incorporated into the curriculum of the pesantren. Multic

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Simoncelli, Adriana. "Dance in Indian culture: A cosmic manifestation of divine creation and a path to liberation." Dziennikarstwo i Media 15 (June 29, 2021): 15–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.19195/2082-8322.15.2.

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Dance is a human cultural activity aimed at non-verbal emotional communication, mentioned for the first time in the circle of European culture by Homer in the Iliad (8th/7th century BC). In Indian culture — the most extensive one of four contemporary civilizations of antiquity (next to Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Chinese), whose cradle is the Indus Valley Civilization — the first material evidence of the presence of dance is dated between 2300–1750 BC. It is a bronze statuette of a dancing girl, making us aware of the fact that this type of activity has accompanied people since the dawn of tim

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Pundir, Sakshi, and Rashi Mishra. "FILMS AND YOUTH: A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF CONTEMPORARY MYTHOLOGICAL HINDI FILMS." ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts 5, no. 4 (2024): 90–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.1571.

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Mythology has always been a significant part of Indian cinema. Technological advancements and filmmakers' artistic freedom have changed how mythology is presented in Hindi cinema. This exploratory research aims to analyze the influence of contemporary mythology-inspired Hindi films on youths. It also examines the role of Social Networking Sites (SNS) in influencing youth’s interest in mythological films. This paper examines the motivation to explore the Indian epics further among youth as a result of perceiving the incorporation of mythological elements in today’s cinema. To fulfil the objecti

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Kakkar, Shruti. "NATURE OF AESTHETIC CLASSICAL THINKING IN SECULAR SANSKRIT LITERATURE." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 7, no. 11 (2019): 268–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i11.2019.3751.

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English: The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are considered epics, which are two representative texts of the advanced tradition of Indian literature. Their study gives the knowledge of the state of art prevailing at that time. By the time of "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata", there had been substantial development of painting, sculpture and architecture. Hindi: रामायण और महाभारत को महाकाव्य माना जाता है जो भारतीय साहित्य की उन्नत परम्परा के दो प्रतिनिधि ग्रन्थ हैं। इनके अध्ययन से उस समय प्रचलित कला की स्थिति का ज्ञान होता है। ''रामायण'' और ''महाभारत'' काल तक चित्रकला, मूर्तिकला व वास्तुकला का पर

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Jain, Neha. "Indian Hindi Cinema and Queer Gaze: Presentation Of LGBTQ+ In Bollywood." International Journal for Global Academic & Scientific Research 1, no. 4 (2022): 01–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.55938/ijgasr.v1i4.34.

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Cinema has long been a pillar of our culture. On a variety of subjects, it shocked, amused, inspired, and exceeded hopes and expectations. Film is also seen as a powerful tool for accelerating social change, subtly influencing society's way of thinking. Indian cinema is said to have different genres as they should appeal to a wide range of audiences. The topic undergoes constant paradigm shifts. Various epics, myths, tales, and retellings of side stories were shown at the beginning of the movie. The film then highlighted the ideas of the freedom movement and Gandhi's philosophy. More recently,

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