A philosophical concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, and a spiritual principle of cause and effect wherein the actions or intent of an individual impact their future, either in their present or future lives. From the Sanskrit, meaning “action,” “work” or “deed.”
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An illustrated manuscript of the epic poem celebrating the reign of Hussain Nizam Shah (r. 1553–65). The poem, composed in…
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Established in 1952 and inaugurated in 1954, it is India’s National Academy of Letters, created for the promotion and preservation…
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