NOTES ON SACRED AND PROFANE “Sacred”, the meaning of this word in an abstract sense is the quality, of a particular thing, of holiness. In other words, if a thing is considered as it is sacred, it means it is holy. It is not an absolute word or in other words, holiness is the matter … Read more
Was heading for Kashmiri gate to Rithala, as usual, my cell wasn’t charged thus I started my Sherlock game “let’s deduce”. After browsing around, my eyes found its bait, she was a fair looking lady, not much of elite class and neither that poor but well-dressed, with budget-oriented phone and the typical pink earphones. After … Read more
Annihilation of Caste, Introduction: The caste system in India has existed from ancient times, however as time passed and we entered into the medieval period, early-modern period and then finally in today’s modern period, it has established its presence permanently. No one, willingly or even unwillingly can escape from its shackles. It has become the … Read more
Elementary forms of religious life: The general meaning of the term religion is understood as the belief, faith, rituals and traditions followed by an individual or individuals pertaining to a group or community. In the present modern society, there are many major religions working along with the complexities of social structures that define and project … Read more
Jallikattu or sallikattu also known as ERUTHAZHUVUTHAL and MANJUVIRATTU is a traditional Bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations usually on Mattu Pongal day (3 days). This is one of the oldest living ancient sports seen in the modern era. In Jallikattu, the bull is not killed and the … Read more
Is Religion necessary and what is the philosophy of religion for Babasaheb Ambedkar? Babasaheb Ambedkar attitude towards religion “A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics. No other standard would have any meaning if religion is held to be necessarily good for the well-being of the people.” Abstract … Read more
