A Wisdom Archive on Brave

Many assert that social pressures to be masculine frequently have a negative affect on men's health, as represented by higher accident rates, death in war, participation in violence and less attention to medical care. Mortality rates for all of the 15 leading causes of death for the total population are higher for males than females in America. Men die almost seven years earlier than women. Men are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, to suffer a traumatic brain injury, and to die from acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AID ...

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Sociologist Janet Saltzman Chafetz (1974, 35-36) describes seven areas of traditional masculinity: Physical--virile, athletic, strong, brave. Unconcerned about appearance and aging; Functional--breadwinner, provider; Sexual--sexually aggressive, experienced. Single status acceptable; Emotional--unemotional, stoic; Intellectual--logical, intellectual, rational, objective, practical, Interpersonal--leader, dominating; disciplinarian; independent ...

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The origin of heavily armoured cavalry (Cataphractes) lies in Sassanid Persia, and medieval chivalry absorbed many Persian traditions in the course of the Perso-Byzantine wars. For example, Ammianus Marcellinus, a Roman general and historian, who served in the army of Constantius II in Gaul and Persia, fought against the Persians under Julian the Apostate and took part in the retreat of his successor, Jovian. He describes the Persian knight as: "All their companies clad in iron, and all parts of their bodies were co ...

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The word knight derives from Old English cniht, meaning page boy, or servant (as is still the case in the cognate Dutch and German knecht), or simply boy. Knighthood, as Old English cnihthad, had the meaning of adolescence, i.e. the period between childhood and manhood. The sense of (adult) lieutenant of a king or other superior dates to ca. 1100. From the time of Henry III, a knight bachelor was a member of the lower nobility, preceded by the knight banneret, a commander of ten or more lances who could lea ...

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All of today's Allston was part of Brighton when that town seceded from Cambridge in 1807. In 1868, a new railroad depot and post office in Brighton's eastern portion were given the name "Allston" after Washington Allston, the noted painter who lived and worked in the area. The entire Town of Brighton was annexed by the City of Boston in 1874. Allston has never existed as a separate political entity in its own right. Allston grew up largely around the large railroad and livestock operations in its midst. The Boston and Albany Railroad ...

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Prime Minister Vajpayee began his potent term of office by changing the direction of the nation completely. In May 1998, India continued 5 absolute surprise underground nuclear weapon tests in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The 5 tests sent the desert rumbling all the way into Pakistan, and shocked and surprised the world. Two weeks later, Pakistan responded with its own nuclear testing, making it the World's newest nuclear weapons power. It is widely speculated that the tests were planned in 1995, but Vajpayee takes credit for decisively acting ...

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American Football League - American Football League 1926. Roster and Final standings: Philadelphia Quakers (Champions) New York Yankees (joined the NFL in 1927) Cleveland Panthers Los Angeles Wilson Wildcats Chicago Bulls Boston Bulldogs Rock Island Independents (former NFL team) Brooklyn Horsemen Newark Bears American Football League - American Football League 1936-37. Boston Sham ...

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The ZIP code 02134 roughly expresses Allston's extents, which was made famous nationwide by a recurring musical piece on the PBS children's series ZOOM -- whose originating station, WGBH, is located in the neighborhood. Allston is bordered by the Charles River and the city of Cambridge to the north, Brookline to the south, and is split by the Massachusetts Turnpike in the middle. The area north of the turnpike near the river i ...

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Pitta dominated Rajasikas, intellectually oriented but vulnerable to temptations, are very human in their character and approach to life.
 
Asura
Indulgence in self-praise, bravery, cruelty, envy and ruthlessness. Terrifying appearance.
 
Raksasa
Excessive sleep and indolence. Envious disposition. Constant anger, intolerance, and cruel behaviour. Gluttonous habits.
 
Paisala
Unclean habits. Cowardly, with a terrifying disposition. Gluttonous habits. Fondness for the opposite sex. Abnormal diet and regimen.
 
Sarpa
Sharp reactions. Excessive indolance. Frequent fearful disposition. Brave or cowardly attitude depending on situations.
 
Praita
Excessive desire for food. Envious character. Excessive greediness and actions without discrimination.
 
Sakuna
Full of passion. Unsteadiness, ruthlessness, and excessive attitude for food.

 
(See also: Rajas, Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Dictionary, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul )