We may gradually and systematically achieve our spiritual development each month through the Art of Ascendancy, the Chardi Kala. Thus, for one month to the next until this spiritual journey completes its yearly cycle in the cyclic way that is also the re-cyclic processes of the universe. This is enriched by reinforcements of our age, experience and cosmic rhythm going on our Earth yearly, as long as we live.

The re-cyclic process is applied to the conversion of thought into action and learning from the actions to ascend towards refined thoughts and ideal actions. The Philosophy of Religion, the Metaphysics in particular and the Eastern or Indian Philosophy in general, greatly gives the metaphysical meanings, effects and influences of transition of the Sun through twelve signs of the zodiac.

We consider this aspect, the Chardi Kala as described in the Gurbani of Sikhism, as the Lessons for Twelve Mystic Months in two Ragas by Guru Nanak and Guru Arjan as the Ascending Journey of Soul.

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The Paganism does not seem to have many conflicts as it includes Hinduism as well, and we can learn more about it:

"Additional Definitions of "Paganism"

From the Pagan Pride website, which is getting 2000+ hits a day lately:

A Pagan or NeoPagan is someone who self-identifies as a Pagan, and whose spiritual or religious practice or belief fits into one or more of the following categories:

>Honoring, revering, or worshipping a Deity or Deities found in pre- Christian, classical, aboriginal, or tribal mythology; and/or

>Practicing religion or spirituality based upon shamanism, shamanic, or magickal practices; and/or

>Creating new religion based on past Pagan religions and/or futuristic views of society, community, and/or ecology; and/or

>Focusing religious or spiritual attention primarily on the Divine Feminine.

The Pagan Leaders List defines Paganism as:
"A collection of diverse religions with roots in pre-Christian religions, characterized by a belief in the interconnection of all life a personal autonomy. Often nature-centered, polytheistic, and feminist." Hence, a Pagan would be defined as an adherent of one of the above-defined faiths.

PAL ICQ Definition of "Pagan"
Paganism is the freedom to follow the Spirit within and without, calling it many names, revering the power it gives and brings to all life, in any way you choose, or any path you take.

The Dictionary Project ONLY defined "Neopaganism" as:
A "collection of diverse contemporary religions rooted in indigenous traditions or deriving inspiration therefrom, characterized by a belief in the interconnection of all life, personal autonomy, and immanent divinities. Often nature-centered and supportive of gender equity."

The Dictionary Project also included "Witchcraft":
"A neo-Pagan religion, loosely organized in autonomous traditions, honoring masculine and/or feminine divinities and practicing magic and folk traditions for benevolent ends, such as healing and the mystical development of the self. WICCA."
In the Boilerplate project, we devised the following definitions:

www.PaganEdNet.org/boilerplate.html:
Paganism is a collection of diverse contemporary religions which are rooted in or inspired by indigenous and classical traditions worldwide. This faith tradition is one of the fastest-growing spiritual practices in the U.S. Pagan religions are characterized by belief in the interconnectedness of all life, personal autonomy, polytheism, and immanent divinity. Pagans value diversity, good works, living lightly on the Earth, individual freedom, personal responsibility, and gender equity. They cherish their children, their elders, and their communities, and believe that religious liberty is an inalienable human right which must not be abridged.

Wicca/Witchcraft is a Pagan mystery religion rooted in European-based shamanic practices and traditional healing arts. Wiccan rites celebrate a finite God and infinite Goddess through the phases of the Moon and the cycle of the seasons. Wicca has no relationship with Satanism; all Pagans, including Wiccans, emphatically disavow Satan or any other personification of evil. Wiccan ethical principles temper personal freedom with personal responsibility. Federal and state courts recognize Wicca and other forms of Paganism as religions entitled to First Amendment protections."

For more visit:http://www.paganinstitute.org/PI/what_is_paganism.html

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