Pitta: “to heat”. It is only the fire which in pitta brings on good and bad results, according to normal or abnormal conditions of the organs. The normal function of pitta causes: power of cognition, fire of digestion, fresh complexion, clarity of thought, body temperature, hunger and thirst, and nimbleness of mind.

(See also: Pitta, Hinduism, Yoga, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Kapila (-deva)

A white-complexioned incarnation of the Supreme Lord who appeared in the Satya-yuga as the son of Kardama and Devahuti. He taught His mother sankhya-yoga, the path of devotional service through systematic study of the material creation.

(See also: Kapila, Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Draupadi and her brother Dhristadyumna emerged together from a sacrificial fire that the king had lit to gain a means of revenge on Drona, to whom he had lost half his kingdom. It is believed that Goddess Kali had given a part of her powers to her, for the destruction of the Kauravas. As Drupada was the ruler of the kingdom of Panchala, Draupadi was also known as Paanchali. She was named by Brahmanas as "Krsnā" due to her dark complexion and is very often referred to and addressed by this name ...

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Draupadi, Draupadi - Birth, Draupadi - Marriage to the Pandavas, Draupadi - Draupadi's Cheer-Haran, Draupadi - Devotion to Krishna

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The Chitty are a mixed-race people. Although they ethnically consider themselves to be Tamil, who have a Dravidian appearance and dark complexion, the Chitty appear to have varying degrees of Mongoloid and Dravidian looks. This resulted from the fact that the first Tamil settlers took in local wives, since they did not bring along any of their own women with them. Over time, the Chitty evolved physical features that were less Dravidian, a ...

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Chitty, Chitty - Language, Chitty - History, Chitty - Appearance, Chitty - Religion, Chitty - Culture, Chitty - Dress and Lifestyle

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The Tharu speak an Indo-European language, and have a brownish complexion. The Tharu generally have Dravidian or Caucasoid features. Many Tharu have mixed features that corresponds to the Tibetan people. Anthropologists suggest that the Tharu are of Tibetan and Indo-European origin, based on their physical features, but this debated by many. According to Doctor Fuhrer and his followers , who discovered the Lumbini in 1896, Tharus are believed to be the descandants of the Ancient Sakya and Koliya Tribes to whom the Lord Buddha belong, but this was dismissed by ...

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Tharu, Tharu - Origins, Tharu - Religion, Tharu - Lifestyle

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Hahnir (Scandianvian Norse), or Honir. One of the three mighty gods (Odin, Hahnir and Lodur) who, while wandering on earth, found lying on the sea-shore two human forms, motionless, speechless, and senseless. Odin gave them souls; Hahnir, motion and senses; and Lodur, blooming complexions. Thus were men created.

(See also: Hahnir, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary, )

The situation takes on a different complexion in Mahayana and Tantric Buddhism. Here one encounters the notion of the Buddhas as kinds of cosmic wizards or magicians, as the creators of, and rulers over, “Buddha fields” (Buddha Paradises – whole world systems of spiritual exaltation and instruction). Although there are countless Buddhas, their essence is one - that of "Tathata" ("suchness" or "that-ness") - , and it is in this sense that the Buddha proclaims himself as "Tathagata" and ...

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God in Buddhism, God in Buddhism - The God Idea in Early Buddhism, God in Buddhism - Mahayana and Tantric Mystical Doctrines, God in Buddhism - Literature

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The Goddess Umā, a personification of the divine "Omkāra", took human birth at the bidding of Brahmā. She was born as a daughter of Daksha Prajāpati, a son of Brahmā himself, and his wife Prasuti. She was named Gowri, the turmeric-hued one, since she was of the fair, golden complexion of auspicious turmeric. As the daughter of Daksha, she is also known as "Dākshāyani". Daksh ...

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Dakshayani, Dakshayani - Legend, Dakshayani - Dakshayani weds Shiva, Dakshayani - Dakshas arrogance, Dakshayani - Dakshayani's self-immolation, Dakshayani - Shiva's rage, Dakshayani - Aftermath

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Very little is known about Bilal's early life. Everything that is known comes from Muslim sources. He was of very humble parentage, and was one of the first inhabitants of Mecca to accept early Islamic revelation. Bilal ibn Ribah - Genealogy. His father was called "Riyah" also spelled as "Ribah", and his mother "Jumanah", also spelled as "Hamamah". His agnomen was "Abu Abdillah" and "Abu Umar". Narrators described him as very dark in complexion, slender, very tall, thick-haired and having a sparse beard. See also:

Bilal ibn Ribah, Bilal ibn Ribah - Early life, Bilal ibn Ribah - Genealogy, Bilal ibn Ribah - Life as a slave, Bilal ibn Ribah - Living with Muhammad, Bilal ibn Ribah - Adhan, Bilal ibn Ribah - Migration, Bilal ibn Ribah - After Muhammad, Bilal ibn Ribah - Sunni view, Bilal ibn Ribah - Shi'a view, Bilal ibn Ribah - Death, Bilal ibn Ribah - Legacy

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The literal translation from the original Sanskrit language means "Golden (Gaura) Limbed (Anga)" referring to Caitanya Mahaprabhu's golden skin complexion. Within Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition it is said that whoever hears, reads, or speaks the name "Gouranga" is blessed with "amazing fortune" and happiness due to Caitanya Mahaprabhu's extraordinary saintly nature. Caitanya Mahaprabhu was born in Sridhama Mayapur, West Bengal, in 1486. His activities and teachings are described in detail in the book "Teachings of Lord Caitanya" and the multi-volume "Sri Caitanya- caritamrta." (See also Sr ...

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Gouranga, Gouranga - Background, Gouranga - Pronunciation, Gouranga - Other Theories that have arisen on the Origin of Gouranga, Gouranga - Email and ICQ spam, Gouranga - Gouranga in Grand Theft Auto, Gouranga - Notes

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According to Chattambi Swamigal, who interpreted ancient Tamil texts, Nairs were a Dravidian nobility called the "Naka Lords". Ancient South Indian history refers to the Nairs as a martial nobility, eminent historians, and foreign travelers. One theory is that Nairs are the descendants of the Newars of Nepal, who migrated to Kerala. There are two major facts to support this view. The first is the lighter complexion, and sharper features of Nairs. The second is the distinct pagoda-like architectural style of ...

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Nair, Nair - Origins and History, Nair - Some Nair Customs and Traditions, Nair - Nairs Today, Nair - Famous Nairs, Nair - Nair Website

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Orpheus (Ancient Greek). Lit., the "tawny one". Mythology makes him the son of Eager and the muse Calliope. Esoteric tradition identifies him with Arjuna, the son of Indra and the disciple of Krishna. He went round the world teaching the nations wisdom and sciences, and establishing mysteries. The very story of his losing his Eurydice and finding her in the underworld or Hades, is another point of resemblance with the story of Arjuna, who goes to Patàla (Hades or hell, but in reality the Antipodes or America) and finds there and marries Ulupi, the daughter of the Naga king. This is as suggestive as the fact that he was considered dark in complexion even by the Greeks, who were never very fair-skinned themselves.

(See also: Orpheus, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary, )

Mahdi - Sunni and Shia sources. His first name is "Muhammad" He is tall His facial features are similar to those of the prophet Muhammad His character is like that of Muhammad Mahdi - Sunni sources. He has a fair complexion He has a broad forehead and a bent prominent nose He emerges ...

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Mahdi, Mahdi - Birth of the Mahdi, Mahdi - Sunni Shia and Mahdavi sources, Mahdi - Sunni sources, Mahdi - Shia sources, Mahdi - Characteristics of the Mahdi, Mahdi - Sunni and Shia sources, Mahdi - Sunni sources, Mahdi - Signs indicating the emergence of the Mahdi, Mahdi - Shia sources, Mahdi - Emergence of the Mahdi, Mahdi - Sunni and Shia sources, Mahdi - Sunni sources, Mahdi - Shia sources, Mahdi - Claims of being the Mahdi, Mahdi - The Mahdi in fiction

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Brahma gave that sword to Rudra (one of Shivas forms) with the bull-banner and asked him to put down the sinners and evil-doers (papa and adharma) and restore the Dharma. Rudra, assuming his terrible form, took up the sword and started the war against the Danavas, thus tearing, piercing, lopping off, chopping off and smashing and mutilating these enemies of the Devas and the Praja. The earth became miry with flesh and blood of Daityas and looked like a fair-complexioned maid ...

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Mahabharata Sword, Mahabharata Sword - Mythological creation of universe, Mahabharata Sword - Origin of sword, Mahabharata Sword - Sword with the Mythological deities, Mahabharata Sword - Sword with the historical personages, Mahabharata Sword - Historical value of the legend

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The music video is known for being one of Aguilera's most unusual. In the video, she is wearing a black velvet kimono, with a pale complexion, and long black hair, resembling that of a goth. Three pins are stuck to her back, making her hunch. Initially trapped in a glass box & her kimono goes flying about like a balloon & while Aguilera is in the glass box, three goth girls eat fruit, Aguilera breaks free by pounding on it until it brea ...

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Fighter song, Fighter song - Composition and inspiration, Fighter song - Chart peformance, Fighter song - Music video, Fighter song - Charts

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The American Race is marked by a brown complexion; long, black, lank hair; and deficient beard. The eyes are black and deep set, the brow low, the cheekbones high, the nose large and aquiline, the mouth large, and the lips tumid [swollen] and compressed. . . . In their mental character the Americans are averse to cultivation, and slow in acquiring knowledge; restless, revengeful, and fond of war, and wholly destitute of maritime adventure. They are crafty, sensual, ungrateful, obstinate and unfeeling, and much of their affection for t ...

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Samuel George Morton, Samuel George Morton - Europeans, Samuel George Morton - Asians, Samuel George Morton - Native Americans, Samuel George Morton - Africans, Samuel George Morton - Links To Other Pages

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He was born in a Niyogi Brahmin family in the current-day Andhra Pradesh. His ancestors were hereditary karnams (village officers) in the Tanguturu village. When he was 11, his father passed away and his mother had to run a boarding house (restaurant) at Ongole to make ends meet and ensure that her kids had good education. This was despite the fact that the profession was looked down upon in those days. Endowed with a fair complexion and good physique, Prakasam enacted both male and female roles to critical acclai ...

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Tanguturi Prakasam, Tanguturi Prakasam - Early life, Tanguturi Prakasam - In England, Tanguturi Prakasam - In the service of public, Tanguturi Prakasam - Andhra Kesari appellation and struggle for independence, Tanguturi Prakasam - Post-independence

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John was known as Kaloiannis, 'John the Beautiful'. William of Tyre says that he was short and unusually ugly, with eyes, hair and complexion so dark he was known as 'the Moor'. The description Kaloiannis referred not to his body but to his soul. Both his parents had been unusually pious and John surpassed them. Members of his court were expected to restrict their conversation to serious subjects only. The food served at the emperor's table was very frugal and John lectured courtiers who lived in excessive luxury. Despite his a ...

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John II Comnenus, John II Comnenus - Succession, John II Comnenus - Role, John II Comnenus - John the Beautiful, John II Comnenus - Death, John II Comnenus - Family

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The people of this district have, as is the case in other parts of the state, a distinctiveness in personal appearance, marked by fairness of complexion, regularity of features, clean habits and a simple life. The major religious groups are Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Brahmins, Nairs, Ambalavasis, Thiyyas and Kammalas are the major divisions of the Hindu community. Thiyyas in the northern parts of the district are known as Belichappad. The sub-divisions of Nair community are Nambiar, Menon, Kurup etc. Kammalas are artisans like Th ...

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Kasargod District, Kasargod District - History, Kasargod District - National Movement, Kasargod District - Geography, Kasargod District - Climate, Kasargod District - Demographic profile and customs of people, Kasargod District - Places of interest

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Aventurine: Aventurine is a pleasing dark green stone with a metallic iridescence or spangled appearance. It is a compact quartz stone, composed of silica with some impurities. It is found in India, China and Brazil.

It is said to bring luck and adventures in love and games. It makes an individual independent and original. It has a binding and healing force, and is good for skin diseases and improving the complexion. At one time it was used to cure nearsightedness. It is helpful for the etheric, emotional and mental bodies. Aventurine has strong healing energies, and affects the pituitary gland. It can be used for creative visualization, higher-self attunement, and is good for the muscle and nervous system.

Aventurine is a good stone for artists, writers and all those of a creative nature. It brings prosperity; the green vibrations attract money.

(See also: Aventurine, Magic, Shamanism, Paganism, Wicca)

In the Age of Apocalypse storyline, Professor X was killed years before he ever formed the X-Men. An alternate reality unfolded into which the 2,000-year old super mutant Apocalypse gained control of North America and implemented a genocide campaign against regular humans. Clarise Ferguson was born in Cartusia, Bahamas. Her purple skin complexion revealed her to be a mutant at birth. Her parents accepted this fact but feared their daughter would not be accepted by the local population. When Clarice was four, the Fergusons moved to Miami, Florida, United States. They hoped Miami would be home to a mutan ...

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Blink comics, Blink comics - Age of Apocalypse/Exiles Blink, Blink comics - Ultimate Marvel, Blink comics - Original Blink, Blink comics - Powers and abilities

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