TIME IN HINDUISM: FEATURES OF PERCEPTION
Abstract
This article analyses the features of the concept of Time and the model of cyclical Time in Hinduism that largely influence Indians’ perception of life. The article shows the particular relevance to time, life and death of followers’ of Hinduism. The article studies the examples from ancient Indian literature that portray the tradition of the veneration of Time in India and respect for it. Besides, the article looks into the most well known Hindi proverbs and sayings that represent the interpretation of Time in India. These proverbs are crucial for the understanding of Indian mentality.
Keywords
Time,
religion,
Hinduism,
Vedas,
the model of cyclical Time,
Ancient Indian scriptures,
proverbs,
sayings.
About the Author
M. D. Aleksandrova
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marina D. Aleksandrova – Lecturer, Indian, Iranian and African Languages Department
76, Vernadskogo Prospect, Moscow, 119454
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Review
For citations:
Aleksandrova M.D. TIME IN HINDUISM: FEATURES OF PERCEPTION. Linguistics & Polyglot Studies. 2017;(9):68-72. (In Russ.)
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