भारत का एक मंदिर जिसका एक खम्भा हवा में लटका जिसको लेकर वैज्ञानिक भी हैरान हैं। 

Parsi Rituals Explained:  Parsi customs are­ essential in their re­ligion. They help connect with God, bring the­ community together, and honor Zoroaster - the­ir prophet. These customs, passe­d down over generations, maintain the­ Parsi culture and spiritual history. Main Parsi Customs: Navjote: The Navjote­, often referre­d to as the 'welcome ce­remony', ushers a Parsi child into the faith of Zoroastrianism. Mostly done­ when the child is seve­n to eleven, the­ Navjote includes prayer, we­aring holy clothes, and getting blesse­d by a priest. This marks the start of their life­ as practicing Zoroastrians. Wedding Eve­nts: Parsi weddings, also called "Lagan" or "Jashan," are big e­vents with lots of traditions and symbols. The wedding include­s detailed practices like­ saying vows, tying the wedding knot or the "Haath Borvanu", and making wishe­s for a happy and wealthy married life. The­ key part of Parsi wedding customs is the holy fire­, which stands for purity and light.

1. 1.Principles of Ahimsa: Non-Violence as a Way of Life

At the core of Jainism lies the principle of Ahimsa, or non-violence. Jains believe in the sacredness of all living beings, promoting a lifestyle that minimizes harm to any form of life. This commitment to non-violence extends not only to actions but also to thoughts and words, emphasizing the profound impact of our choices on the well-being of others.

कहा जाता है कि इस सूफी संत ने वैराग्य और सहिष्णुता की मिसाल कायम की, इस प्रकार सभी धर्मों के लोगों के बीच लोकप्रिय हो गए।

Jainism, one of the oldest religions that began in ancient India, gives deep insights about existence, ethics and spirituality. Fundamental ideas of Jain philosophy include Dravya (substance), Pramana (valid knowledge), Soul (Jiva) and Karma (action and its consequences). This inclusive examination will look into each of these pivotal concepts in Jain religion by clarifying their meanings, importance as well as implications for personal transformation and spiritual growth.

Dravya: The Essence of Existence In Jainism, Dravya signifies the basic substances or categories of reality that make up the universe. According to Jain philosophy, there are six eternal substances which never change; they are known as Dravyas:

• Jiva (Soul): The sentient conscious being that has individual consciousness and undergoes birth, death, rebirth (samsara).
• Ajiva (Non-living): The non-sentient inactive entities that exist together with souls but serve as their backdrop in order to make them experience life. Ajive is inclusive of matter (Pudgala), space(Akasha), time(Kala) and motion(Dharma).
• Pudgala (Matter): Pudgala is a physical world’s material substance made up of atoms, molecules and all solid objects that one can touch. Pudgala has attributes which include; color, taste, smell and touch.
• Akasha (Space): The space without boundaries between objects in the universe. Akasha enables matter and souls to exist or move about.
• Kala (Time): Time is an everlasting dimension that never changes and determines the order of events as they happen in life. Time is a continuous flow with moments like past, present and future.
• Dharma (Motion): Dharma refers to a natural impulse or force that causes objects or entities to move within the universe, interacting with each other. It makes reality dynamic by ensuring a constant change of existence.
• To understand Jainism worldview it is important to comprehend Dravya– its essence lies in seeing everything around as interconnected whole that cannot be separated from one another. By understanding how Dravyas are interconnected Jains learn to acknowledge the sacredness of existence and reduce violence in their relationships with the world.

पटना के ऐतिहासिक माता शीतला के मंदिर का अपना ही महत्व है। मंदिर के प्रांगण में अगमकुआ है जिसमें सम्राट अशोक ने अपने भाइयों की हत्या करके उनके शवों को रखा था।