Mahatma Gandhi Introduction: Gandhiji was one of the greatest Indian of all time. He is called the "Father of the Indian Nation". His original name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was given the title of "Mahatma", which implies "Great Soul". People also call him "Bapu" affectionately. Early … [Read more...]
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Vedic Agriculture in Ancient India
Vedic Agriculture The agriculture in Ancient India during the Vedic period was an important vocation, and the social, religious customs were mainly associated with the agricultural practices, like ploughing, sowing, reaping and harvesting. The study of crops and plants, received considerable … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (Mahavir Jayanti)
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (also Mahavir Jayanti) is a religious Jain festival. It is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Mahavira. It usually falls within the month of March or April. Lord Mahavira was the 24th and last among the Tirthankaras. The foremost accepted date for the birth of Mahavira is … [Read more...]
Short Essay on Gudi Padwa Festival
Gudi Padwa (also Gudi Padva) celebrates the New Year’s Day in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated on the first day of Hindu Month of Chaitra. The festival generally coincides with the Udagi celebration in Andhra Pradesh, which is the New Year celebration … [Read more...]
Three Gunas (Trigunas) - Sattava, Rajas and Tamas
Three Gunas The three gunas (trigunas) in Indian philosophy are Sattava, Rajas and Tamas. Generally, men are of composite characters for predominance of one quality or the other. They are each discussed below: Sattava Guna refers to the quality of nobility. These people have harmonious thinking … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Punctuality and its Advantages
Punctuality Meaning and definition: Punctuality means the exactness in keeping timer and appointments. It is defined as a quality by virtue of which a person is able to do the right thing at the right time and never offers an excuse for the delay in work. The need for punctuality in everyday … [Read more...]
‘A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed’ - Meaning and Expansion
Its meaning We have all heard the old saying "a friend is need is a friend indeed". We need true friends in our life. A real or true friend is always willing to help us when we need them. At the same time, it is our responsibility to remain helpful towards our friends. This proverb means that … [Read more...]
Essay on Non-violence of Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence of Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhiji came on this earth with his message of truth and non-violence (ahimsa) at a time when the forces of aggression and violence reigned supreme on earth. Mahatma Gandhi taught us what Christ and Buddha had longed to teach long ago. He became an immortal … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Ram Navami (Hindu Festival)
Introduction: The Hindu Festival, Ram Navami, is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Rama (also Sri Ram Chandra). People worship and sing songs to please these deities. Importance: It is an important day for worshipping Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lakshmana and Hunuman. It is … [Read more...]
Drawbacks of Education System in india
Drawbacks of Examination System Introduction: Examinations, according to many, ‘are a necessary evil’. In fact, the examinations have a number of flaws, especially in the modern age. There have been a lot of suggestions regarding reformation of the system of examination in India. Examination … [Read more...]