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Amrita Devi and Others : The Inspiring Legacy of Forgotten Eco-Warriors
. Her story reminds us of the enduring power of sacrifice. The tales of other champions of the natural world show the importance of community in protecting our planet.
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The Real Meaning Of Caste System
According to the yogic philosophy, the whole universe can be divided into 2 main categories: Prakriti (Maya or Illusion) and Purusha (Reality). According to this philosophy everything which is changeable, which is not infinite, is part of Maya. Purusha on the other hand is the only reality, it is the universe’s only unchangeable element: the Self, the soul. Everything within Prakriti, the illusionary world, consists of three Gunas (qualities). These three qualities are present in all objects in various degrees, one quality is always more present or dominant than the others. The three Gunas are Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity) and Tamas (darkness, destruction). Gunas are present in everything; humans, food,…