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What does Dharma refer to in the context of Purusharth philosophy?

  • Liberation and Spiritual Enlightenment
  • Wealth and Prosperity
  • Desire and Pleasure
  • Righteousness and Duty (correct)

    • Negative peace addresses the underlying issues that initially led to a conflict.

    False

    What does Artha focus on in the Purusharth philosophy?

    Wealth and Prosperity

    Moksha represents the ultimate goal of life – liberation from the cycle of birth and death and union with the ________.

    <p>divine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of peace education according to Reardon and Cabezudo (2002)?

    <p>Elimination of social injustice, rejection of violence, abolition of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the skills individuals are equipped with through peace education?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, 'Nothing can bring you peace but ____.'

    <p>yourself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of 'peace' encompasses various interpretations within the Western tradition.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of direct violence?

    <p>Immediate consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Structural violence has a depersonalized perpetrator.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'unequal access to opportunities' in structural violence?

    <p>Uneven distribution of opportunities across various aspects of life such as education, healthcare, and employment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ violence refers to harm resulting from systemic, societal, or structural factors.

    <p>Indirect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following forms of structural violence with their descriptions:

    <p>Caste = Systemic discrimination based on social caste Class = Inequities in opportunities tied to socioeconomic class Gender = Systemic inequalities and discrimination based on gender identity Racism = Systemic discrimination rooted in race or ethnicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four Vedas codified by sage Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa?

    <p>Rig, Sama, Yajur, Atharva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Vedas are also known as Shruti because they belong to an oral tradition.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the sage that assisted Veda Vyasa in compiling the Rigveda?

    <p>Paila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Vedas are said to be apocryphal (apaurusheya) for no human agency is involved in their ____.

    <p>creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle does the Vedas always refer to as the supreme Reality?

    <p>Monistic principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which moral principle provides order and purpose to the cosmic reality according to the Vedas?

    <p>Ṛ ta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Vedic gods are considered polytheistic, worshiped as independent beings with unique attributes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Vedas, the personification of natural forces as gods to a great extent answers questions without entering into the world of ________.

    <p>mystery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four objectives or pursuits of life according to Vedic philosophy?

    <p>Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the ten basic principles of Dharma?

    <p>Wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The attainment of Moksha is easy and can be achieved instantly.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upanishads represent the philosophical wisdom of the classical Indian tradition and are considered to be the end portions of the __________.

    <p>Veda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Upanishad' mean?

    <p>To sit near by</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central focus of the Upanishads' teachings?

    <p>Ultimate Reality Brahman/Atman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Isha Upanishad, taking action (karma) is the only way to attain immortality.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Community Mediation?

    <p>Resolving disputes within a community through dialogue and mediation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ceasefire Negotiators primarily focus on addressing deeper societal issues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Negative Peace.

    <p>Negative peace involves various strategies and interventions to halt violence temporarily, with a primary emphasis on immediate stability rather than addressing the deeper issues that fuel conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of Positive Peace?

    <p>Negative Peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Peace Approach with its Description:

    <p>Peacekeeping = Deployment of neutral third-party forces to monitor and separate conflicting parties Peacemaking = Diplomatic efforts to bring conflicting parties to the negotiation table and resolve underlying issues Peacebuilding = Comprehensive process addressing societal issues contributing to conflict and building a resilient society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Positive Peace focus on achieving?

    <p>Creating well-being and justice, beyond just the absence of conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Johan Galtung, war is considered the antithesis of peace.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is learning about violence crucial?

    <p>Learning about violence is crucial to raise awareness, prevent harmful situations, empower individuals, and enhance media literacy among other reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Direct Violence?

    <p>Direct violence is actions that violate basic needs through the intentional use of physical or psychological power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Aashrama is known as celibacy?

    <p>Brahmacaryam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many branches of Yajurveda are available presently?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'Mantra'?

    <p>A sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vedas are authored by human beings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Upanishads' focus on?

    <p>giving up all Kamyakarmas such as Yaga and performing Nityakarmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yajnya means give and take, where Yajman offers his precious belongings to express _______________ through this act.

    <p>gratitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Why Peace

    • The concept of peace is often associated with the absence of war, but it encompasses various other interpretations, including a condition of calm or quietness within a community, liberation from troubling thoughts or emotions, agreement and harmony in personal relationships, and a formal pact or arrangement to cease hostilities.
    • The importance of peace is highlighted by the fact that World Peace will never be stable until enough individuals find inner peace to stabilize it.

    Meaning of Peace

    • The concept of peace has many connotations in different languages, such as:
      • 'satyagrahavarda' (Sanskrit) - the study of physical, mental, and spiritual forces that produce individual and social harmony.
      • 'shalom' (Hebrew) or 'salaam' (Arabic) - individual well-being and spiritual wholeness.
      • 'eirene' (Greek) - an ethical social relationship.
      • 'pax' (Latin) - contains the notions of law, order, and mutual duty in a society.

    Types of Peace

    • There are various types of peace, including:
      • Cultural Peace: Harmony and understanding among different cultures and ethnic groups.
      • Environmental Peace: Harmony between human activities and the natural environment.
      • Political Peace: Stability and harmony in political structures.
      • Interpersonal Peace: Harmony in personal relationships and interactions.
      • Social Peace: A state of societal well-being with minimal social tensions.
      • Economic Peace: Stability and equity in economic systems.
      • Intrastate Peace: Peace within a particular state or country.
      • Interstate Peace: Peace between different states or nations.
      • Psychological Peace: Inner calm and emotional well-being.
      • Justice and Legal Peace: A state where legal systems ensure justice and fairness.
      • Gender Peace: Equality and harmony between genders.

    Indian Lineage of Peace

    • The Indian lineage of peace is enriched by diverse spiritual, philosophical, and ethical teachings that span thousands of years.
    • Key aspects of the Indian lineage of peace include:
      • Vedic Wisdom: The Vedas contain hymns and verses promoting peace, unity, and cosmic order.
      • Upanishadic Philosophy: The Upanishads emphasize inner peace through self-realization.
      • Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path aim to attain inner peace and enlightenment.
      • Jainism: Jain teachings emphasize non-violence, truthfulness, and compassion.
      • Bhagavad Gita: The Bhagavad Gita addresses duty, righteousness, and the pursuit of inner peace.
      • Yoga Philosophy: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali outline the path of yoga, emphasizing ethical principles.
      • Sufism: Sufism emphasizes love, tolerance, and the mystical experience of unity with the divine.

    Negative Peace

    • Negative peace refers to a situation where there is no ongoing violence or open conflict, but the underlying issues that initially led to the conflict remain unaddressed.
    • Negative peace falls short in addressing broader societal goals such as social justice, equality, or sustainable solutions.
    • Despite the surface calm in negative peace, the acknowledgment is that the main problems causing the conflict persist, and the potential for renewed tensions remains.

    Why Negative Peace is Better than War

    • Negative peace is viewed as a better option than violence primarily because it represents the lack of direct physical harm.

    • Avoiding direct harm, negative peace serves to protect lives, minimize casualties, and prevent the physical and emotional trauma linked to armed conflicts.### Negative Peace: Temporary Calm

    • Negative peace refers to a temporary cessation of direct physical violence, but may not address underlying causes of conflict.

    • Examples include ceasefires, border conflict management, community mediation, and ceasefire negotiations.

    Inner Negative Peace: Cultivating Inner Calm

    • Inner negative peace involves addressing internal conflicts and attaining inner calm, crucial for individual conflict resolution, personal harmony, and family conflict avoidance.
    • It facilitates effective communication, emotional well-being, and promotes positive interpersonal dynamics.

    Approaches to Peace

    • Peacekeeping: Maintaining or restoring peace in areas affected by conflict or potential conflict by deploying a neutral third-party force.
    • Peacemaking: Diplomatic efforts and negotiations to resolve underlying issues, finding common ground, and brokering agreements or treaties.
    • Peacebuilding: A comprehensive, long-term process addressing underlying structural and societal issues, focusing on governance, economic development, social cohesion, and sustainable peace.

    Positive Peace: A State of Non-Violence and Justice

    • Positive peace signifies a state with no actual or potential violence, indirect or structural violence, and encompasses the absence of direct physical violence.
    • It also involves the elimination of indirect violence, structural violence, and cultural violence.
    • Positive peace establishes and promotes justice, creates conditions for well-being, and fosters sustainable development.

    Types of Violence

    • Direct Violence: Intentional use of physical or psychological force to harm individuals, immediate and visible consequences.
    • Indirect Violence: Harm resulting from systemic, societal, or structural factors, not necessarily intentional, with indirect and often delayed consequences.
    • Structural Violence: Embedded in broader societal structures, perpetuated by systemic norms, policies, or economic structures, leading to unequal access and opportunities.

    Violence and Peace

    • Peace as the negation of violence: Relative nature of peace, understanding that violence manifests in various forms and social contexts.
    • Learning about violence: Crucial for empowerment, critical thinking, media literacy, bullying prevention, and social and emotional development.

    Understanding Violence

    • Intentionality: Essential to differentiate between unintended consequences and intentional actions in direct violence.
    • Direct and indirect violence differences: Causation, immediacy, observability, and scale differ between direct and indirect violence.### Social Structure and Violence
    • Social Structure: Refers to the organized framework of social positions, their associated rights and duties, and the expected behaviors that individuals fulfill within a group or society.
    • Structural Violence: A form of societal harm or injustice embedded in the structures and institutions of a society, characterized by indirect harm, unequal access to opportunities, and systemic disadvantages.
    • Types of Structural Violence: Includes caste, class, gender, racism, hunger, and poverty, which perpetuate disparities and inequalities in society.
    • Characteristics of Structural Violence: Indirect nature, depersonalized perpetrator, inherent in power structures, unequal access to opportunities, and invisibility and normalization.

    Cultural Violence

    • Cultural Violence: The influence of cultural norms and values that shape the ethical foundations of societies, normalizing or justifying violent acts.
    • Impact of Cultural Violence: Legitimizes violence, perpetuates biased ideologies, and influences the collective conscience of a society.
    • Tools of Cultural Violence: Includes cultural norms, stereotypes and prejudices, racist or sexist language, and language-based discrimination.
    • Relationship between Cultural Violence and Structural Violence: They are interconnected, with cultural violence reinforcing and legitimizing structural violence.

    Vedas

    • Vedas: Ancient Indian scriptures containing divine truths, handed down to generations through oral tradition.
    • History of Vedas: Compiled by the sage Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, with four Vedas: Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva.
    • Structure of the Vedas: Divided into two parts: karma kanda (Samhitas and Brahmanas) and jnyan kanda (Aranyakas and Upanishads).
    • Philosophy in the Vedas: Gradually develops from naturalistic polytheism to immanent monism, with the Upanishads representing the religion of 'Spirit' of the philosophers.

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    Study material for peace studies covering concepts like negative and positive peace, types of violence, and structural violence. This course material is designed for students of peace studies.

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