Yarmulke
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Yarmulke (Yid., etym. uncertain; the tradition that it is a corruption of the Heb. for ‘in fear of God’ is unlikely). Skull cap worn by
Orthodox Jewish men. The yarmulke is worn by the observant at all times as a sign of humility before God. The less orthodox only cover their heads for prayer. The
custom is of relatively recent origin (
c.17th cent.) and its religious basis lies in the proscription of
gentile practices (i.e. of uncovering the head as a sign of respect). See also
HEAD, COVERING OF;
HAIR.
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Mahatma's message of non-violence most relevant today:Bhardwaj.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 10/2/2007; 700+ words
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The Marketing Of The Mahatma
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Saturday; 11/14/2009; ; 591 words
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News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 4/19/2008; 510 words
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UNGA Prez-elect describes Mahatma Gandhi "great gift" to world.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 6/7/2008; 700+ words
; UNGA Prez-elect describes Mahatma Gandhi "great gift" to world By...Ambassador Nirupam Sen presented a bust of Mahatma Gandhi to President-elect of the...suppress his emotions. Describing Mahatma Gandhi as a "great gift" to the world...
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Mahatma Gandhi's mortal remains for homage at Mumbai museum
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 1/28/2008; 692 words
; ...Syndication. Mumbai, Jan. 28 -- Admirers of Mahatma Gandhi can have a lifetime opportunity...and pay homage. Mani Bhawan served as Mahatma Gandhi's Mumbai residence where he stayed...Sangrahalaya. A small steel urn containing Mahatma's ashes was sent to the Gandhi museum...
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Commercial use of the Mahatma's name now comes for a price
Newspaper article from: India Abroad; 2/15/2002; ; 700+ words
; Joseph, George India Abroad 02-15-2002 Use of Mahatma Gandhi's name will now come for a price. Tushar Gandhi, the Mahatma's great-grandson and a trustee of the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation, which is authorized by the Government...
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JEWEL BOX\ IT MAY BE SMALL, BUT MAHATMA IS RICH WITH TREASURES.(Business)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 12/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...contributor At a grand total of 108 square feet, Mahatma may well be the smallest small business in town. Mahatma's walk-in-closet size is part of...feeling of opulence." Indeed, the walls of Mahatma sparkle floor to ceiling with beaded jewelry...
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Copyright on Mahatma's name cancelled
Newspaper article from: India Abroad; 2/22/2002; ; 530 words
; ...Worldwide, when asked about removing the Mahatma's name from the company's client...names of six new client including the Mahatma (India Abroad, February 15). 'Our client list now includes Mahatma Gandhi, Andre the Giant, Cesar Chavez...
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Mahatma Gandhi's ashes immersed in Arabian Sea
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 1/30/2008; 548 words
; ...urn containing ashes of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was immersed in the Arabian Sea here...apostle of non-violence at the museum dedicated to Mahatma. Mani Bhavan served as Mahatma Gandhi's residence in Mumbai where he stayed...
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Mahatma's ideals pertinent in conflict-ridden world: Sonia.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 8/25/2007; 700+ words
; Mahatma's ideals pertinent in conflict-ridden...instead of diminishing, the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi have become all the more pertinent...that instead of diminishing in relevance, Mahatma Gandhi has actually become all the more...
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Mahatma Letters
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
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Mahatma
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Mahatma (Sanskrit, ‘Great Soul’) Person of special holiness. The term is used by Hindus, but has no specific place in organized Hindu religion. The most famous ‘Mahatma’ of modern times was Mohandas K. Gandhi .
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mahatma
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...subcontinent) a person regarded with reverence or loving respect; a holy person or sage. ∎ ( the Mahatma ) Mahatma Gandhi. ∎ (in some forms of theosophy) a person in India or Tibet said to have supernatural...
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Gandhi, Mahatma
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History
Gandhi, Mahatma (born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ) (1869–1948) Indian nationalist...him in Delhi. Widely revered before and after his death, he was known as the Mahatma (Sanskrit, ‘Great Soul’).
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Gandhi, ‘Mahatma’
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Gandhi, ‘Mahatma’ ( Mohandas Karamchand ) (1869–1948) Indian political and spiritual leader. A lawyer, he practised in...
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