Monthly Archives: December 2018

THE CONCEPT OF DEVA AND NATURE SPIRITS

  Dr. V.K.Maheshwari, M.A(Sociology, Philosophy) B.Sc. M. Ed, Ph. D Former Principal, K.L.D.A.V.(P.G) College, Roorkee, Scriptures of all kinds state ‘Thou shalt not worship graven images.’ But to have a picture or an image of some sacred, revered figure , … Continue reading

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SHIVA -THE UNIVERSALLY ACCEPTED ETERNAL GOD OF FERTILITY

  Dr. V.K.Maheshwari, M.A(Sociology, Philosophy) B.Sc. M. Ed, Ph. D Former Principal, K.L.D.A.V.(P.G) College, Roorkee,   During the pre vedic period some ancient cults of Saivism were in vogue in the Indian subcontinent. We have references to believe that Shiva … Continue reading

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Qualitative research methodologies: Ethnography

  Dr. V.K.Maheshwari, M.A(Sociology, Philosophy) B.Sc. M. Ed, Ph. D Former Principal, K.L.D.A.V.(P.G) College, Roorkee, There are several methodological approaches commonly used by qualitative researchers in social sciences. Ethnography is the study of social interactions, behaviours, and perceptions that occur … Continue reading

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THE CONCEPT OF MOKSHA ( LIBRATION ) IN INDIAN PHILOSOPHIES

Dr. V.K.Maheshwari, M.A(Sociology, Philosophy) B.Sc. M. Ed, Ph. D Former Principal, K.L.D.A.V.(P.G) College, Roorkee, India In Indian religions moksha (Sanskrit: मोक्ष mokṣa “liberation”) or mukti (Sanskrit: मुक्ति “release”) is the liberation from samsara, the [[cycle of deat] and rebirth] The … Continue reading

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