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The capital probably supported the Buddhist symbols representing Buddha , the
Dharma ( Law ) , and the Sangha ( congregation ) . At least the fragments of the
wheel representing the Dharma have been discovered , and the design of the ...
The capital probably supported the Buddhist symbols representing Buddha , the
Dharma ( Law ) , and the Sangha ( congregation ) . At least the fragments of the
wheel representing the Dharma have been discovered , and the design of the ...
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In Hindu painting and sculpture this act in the great drama of creation is
represented by Ishwara , under the name of Nârâyana , floating on the ... The
Trimurti , as representing Spirit - essence , have different qualities or conditions (
gunas ) .
In Hindu painting and sculpture this act in the great drama of creation is
represented by Ishwara , under the name of Nârâyana , floating on the ... The
Trimurti , as representing Spirit - essence , have different qualities or conditions (
gunas ) .
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In esoteric Hinduism Shiva ' s bull is sometimes regarded as representing the
Dharma , “ the Faith " , or the whole duty of the Hindu . The next shrine seems to
be of great antiquity , as its foundations go deep below the present slope of the ...
In esoteric Hinduism Shiva ' s bull is sometimes regarded as representing the
Dharma , “ the Faith " , or the whole duty of the Hindu . The next shrine seems to
be of great antiquity , as its foundations go deep below the present slope of the ...
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Contents
IN THE VEDIC TIMES | 1 |
THE HINDU EPICSHEROWORSHIP | 17 |
THE ADVENT OF BUDDHASARNATH AND | 32 |
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