Article - Yoga Philsophy: Yoga And Humility
The essence of yoga is humility! Therefore, it is not surprising that the symbol of yoga or yogamudra is a posture that fosters an attitu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Humility: Encyclopedia - Humility
Humility is the state of being humble. A humble person is generally thought to be unpretentious and modest: someone who does not think th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Humility: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Humility
A Christian theological definition of Humility according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " ...   » Read the article

Article - Humility: Learning To Take A Back Seat  
Some people are compulsive exhibitionists. You can find them almost anywhere; they would do anything to get noticed. At a wedding, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Humility
The sixth gate, "Sha'ar ha-Keni'ah," deals with humility. Humility is said to be manifested in gentle conduct toward one's fellowman, whe...   » Read the article

Article - Deccan: The Serene Jewel Of The Deccan  
TS Eliot wrote in Four Quartets : "The only wisdom one can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility...humility is endless...&quo...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Quotes: Strength Of The Strong
Hindu Quotes: Strength of the Strong   Penance is that goodness which refrains from killing.  Perfection is that goodness ...   » Read the article

Article - Sixth Chakra: The Agnya Chakra
Sixth Chakra: The Agnya Chakra The sixth chakra is the chakra of forgiveness and compassion. Forgiveness is the power to let go of anger...   » Read the article

Article - Peace On Earth: Situation Vacant - Saviour Wanted
India needs rejuvenation. This rejuvenation will come only with the revival of our great Indian ideals. India needs shakti. For this, ...   » Read the article

Article - Faith And Devotion: Faith Is Devotion, Not Ostentation  
Ostentation has today taken precedence over observance of faith in the true spirit. Picture any festival or place of worship, and the ...   » Read the article

Article - Self-surrender: From Self-reliance To Self-surrender  
Weak people say: "I resign myself to God because I am helpless to proceed further". But such words are not convincing for th...   » Read the article

Article - Oneness: Rise Above Dogma, Realise The Truth
Oneness: Rise Above Dogma, Realise The Truth When I pass by the neighbourhood mosque, I bow my head in respect just as I do when I pas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Obedience: Encyclopedia - Obedience
Obedience is the willingness to follow the will of others. Obedience is often associated with social dominance and submission. Some anima...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bratabandha: Encyclopedia - Bratabandha
Bratabandha is a penance ceremony for pre-adolescent boys. The boys are supposed to go begging on that day as a mark of humility. Other ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modesty: Encyclopedia - Modesty
Modesty describes a set of culturally determined values that relate to the presentation of the self to others. It can describe: Moderati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abdullah: Encyclopedia - Abdullah
Abdullah (or Abd Allah, Arabic عبد الله) means "servant of Allah" in Arabic. It is a common Islamic name that is favored because i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circumcellions: Encyclopedia - Circumcellions
The Circumcellions, also known as the "agonistici", were a donatist sect in North Africa that overvalued martyrdom and had a special devo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jasmine: Encyclopedia - Jasmine
About 200 species, including: Jasminum angulare Jasminum azoricum Jasminum beesianum Jasminum dichotomum - Gold Coast Jasmine Jasminum fl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 90: Encyclopedia - 90
Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 0s BC - 0s - 10s - 20s - 30s - 40s - 50s - 60s - 70s - 80s - 90s - 100s Ye...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beachy Amish: Encyclopedia - Beachy Amish
The Beachy Amish Church arose from a 1927 division in the (Casselman) River Old Order Amish congregation in Somerset County, Pennsylvania...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ya Cyrillic: Encyclopedia - Ya Cyrillic
Ya (Я, я) is a letter in the Cyrillic alphabet, representing the iotated vowel /ja/ (IPA). It is the 33rd and last letter of the Russia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Capital Virtues: Encyclopedia - Capital Virtues
The seven capital virtues oppose the seven capital sins and are not to be confused with the "cardinal virtues" of Catholic lore. Humility...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abrogans: Encyclopedia - Abrogans
Abrogans (also Codex Abrogans) is probably the oldest book in the German language. It concerns a hand-written Latin-to-Old High German di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue Epistemology: Encyclopedia - Virtue Epistemology
Virtue epistemology refers to any number of modern epistemological approaches which approach contemporary problems by means of the intell...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tzeniut: Encyclopedia - Tzeniut
Tzeniut (or Tznius) (Hebrew: צניעות, "modesty") is a term used within Judaism. It is used to describe both a character trait and a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Valletta: Encyclopedia - Valletta
Valletta, population 7048 (official estimate for 2000), is the capital city of Malta - The city is located at 35°54'16" North, 14°31'32...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Curate's Egg: Encyclopedia - Curate's Egg
The expression, "a curate's egg" means something that is partly good and partly bad and as a result is not wholly satisfactory, but also ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia - Hanuman
In Hinduism, Hanuman (Sanskrit: हनुमान, hanumāna) is a vanara who aided Rama (an avatar of Vishnu) in rescuing his wife, Sit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Seeing God
The next gate, entitled Shaar Heshbon ha-Nefesh, Gate of Self-Examination, contains an exhortation to take as serious view as possible of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leadership Character Model: Encyclopedia Ii - Leadership Character Model - Respect
Respect helps create a state of partnership and teamwork. People who demonstrate respect show unconditional high regard for others, ackno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - An Ascetic Life
There are different modes of seclusion from the world. Some, in order to lead a life devoted to the higher world, flee this world altoget...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Unity Of God
Bahya then proceeds, following chiefly Saadia Gaon and the Motekallamin (teachers of the Kalam), to prove the unity of God by showing: (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Attributes Of God All Negative
Adopting this Neoplatonic idea of God as the one who can only be felt by the longing soul, but not grasped by the reason, Bahya finds it ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - His Natural Philosophy
Bahya points out a sevenfold manifestation for the creative wisdom in: (1) the combination of the elements of which the earth forms the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Worship Of God
In this view, such understanding necessarily leads man to the worship of God, to which the third section, "Sha'ar Avodat Elohim" (Gate of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Pedagogical Value Of Jewish Law
Worship of God, however, in obedience to the commandments of the Law is in itself certainly of unmistakable value, inasmuch as it asserts...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Immortality Of The Soul
Bahya here dwells at length on the hope of immortality, which, in contradistinction to the popular belief in bodily resurrection, he find...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Hypocrisy And Skepticism
Sincerity of purpose is the theme treated in the fifth "gate", called "Yihud ha-Ma'aseh" (Consecration of Action to God); literally, "Uni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Repentance
The practical tendency of the book is particularly shown in the seventh section, Shaar ha-Teshuvah, the Gate of Repentance. The majority ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Divine Providence
Trust in God forms the title and the subject of the fourth gate, "Sha'ar ha-Bitachon." Greater than the magical power of the alchemist wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theophilus Of Adana: Encyclopedia Ii - Theophilus Of Adana - Legend
Theophilus was the archdeacon of Adana, Cilicia which is part of modern Turkey. He was unanimously elected to be a bishop, but turned the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - Lata The Person
More than her magical voice, it was Lata's humility that made her a favorite singer of all the composers, lyricists, actors and producers...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Legion Of Christ: Encyclopedia Ii - Legion Of Christ - Ethos
Members of the Legion take vows of obedience, chastity, and poverty, as well as private vows not to criticize the actions or the person o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Erotic Spanking: Encyclopedia Ii - Erotic Spanking - Playful Non-erotic Spanking
Sometimes spanking is done in a playful manner that is neither a form of punishment nor is it intended as an erotic act. A tradition that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Skver Hasidic Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - Skver Hasidic Dynasty - Philosophy And Lifestyle
Skverer Hasidism stresses Torah study, prayer, and abstention from excessive earthly pleasures to achieve purity of heart and mind. To th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Akshardham: Encyclopedia Ii - Akshardham - The Exhibitions
Hall 1, named 'Sahajanand Pradarshan', features life-like robotics, dioramas, and scenes from Swaminarayan's life, portraying his message...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Invisible Man: Encyclopedia Ii - Invisible Man - Plot
In the beginning of the book, the narrator lives in a small Southern town. He is a model black student, and is named his high school's va...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iron Ring: Encyclopedia Ii - Iron Ring - The Ritual Of The Calling Of An Engineer
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer is the ceremony where Iron Rings are given to graduating engineers who choose to obligate themse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monk: Encyclopedia Ii - Monk - Eastern Orthodox Monks
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, monasticism holds a very special and important place. Far more common than in the Roman Catholic Church, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Papal Coronation: Encyclopedia Ii - Papal Coronation - Pope Paul And The Coronation
The last pope to be crowned by this method was Pope Paul VI. Though Pope Paul decided to cease wearing a papal tiara within weeks of his ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bahya Ben Asher: Encyclopedia Ii - Bahya Ben Asher - Other Works
His next most famous work was his Kad ha-Kemah ("Receptacle of the Flour") (Constantinople, 1515.) It consists of sixty chapters, alphabe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtues Of Ultima: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtues Of Ultima - The Eight Virtues
The Principles are combined to form the following Eight Virtues: Notes: Britain is the original town of Compassion, Cove is nearest the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtues Of Ultima: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtues Of Ultima - The Virtues Of Mandrake
The joyful Mandrake the bard, in Ultima VI, has his own set of three Principles, which also form eight Virtues. Eight of the virtues are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peacock Orchid: Encyclopedia Ii - Peacock Orchid - Species
It has been suggested that P. bulbocodioides, P. limprichtii and P. pleionoides could all be the same species. Currently, there are two ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Liang Na: Encyclopedia Ii - Empress Liang Na - As Empress
As empress, Empress Liang continued to show humility, and did not interfere significantly in her husband's administration. Emperor Shun, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aleph Hebrew: Encyclopedia Ii - Aleph Hebrew - In Judaism
Aleph is the subject of a midrash which praises its humility in not demanding to start the Bible. (In Hebrew the Bible is begun with the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Hanso Foundation: Encyclopedia Ii - The Hanso Foundation - Alvar Hanso
Alvar Hanso is the enigmatic leader of The Hanso Foundation. Little is known about him, but it is known that he was/is a Danish weapons c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Santo Niño: Encyclopedia Ii - Santo Niño - Patron Saint
The Santo Niño was long considered to be the patron "saint" of Cebu. However, the Santo Niño is a representation of Jesus Christ as a c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peter's Got Woods: Encyclopedia Ii - Peter's Got Woods - Plot Summary
Lois asks Peter to go the PTA meeting, then Peter asks Brian to go. Brian reluctantly goes, and falls in love with one of Meg's teachers....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peter Pevensie: Encyclopedia Ii - Peter Pevensie - Commentary
Even before entering Narnia, Peter demonstrates his strong moral fibre. Perhaps for this reason he undergoes the least development of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Francis Of Assisi: Encyclopedia Ii - Francis Of Assisi - St. francis Nature And The Environment
Many of the stories that surround the life of St. Francis deal with his love for animals. Perhaps the most famous incident that illustrat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ethics In The Bible: Encyclopedia Ii - Ethics In The Bible - Selected Ethical Theories Contrasted With The Bible
Ethics in the Bible - Aristotle / Virtue ethics. Aristotle in his ethical works focuses on virtues--i.e. laudible characteristics which...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Ethics: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Ethics - Peace And Hatred
Peace is everywhere recommended, and urged as the highest boon of man (Midrash Numbers Rabbah xi.; Talmud Pesachim i. 1.) Hatred, quarrel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ibn Al-qayyim: Encyclopedia Ii - Ibn Al-qayyim - His Manners And Worship
Many of his students and contemporaries have borne witness to his excellent character and his manners of worship. Al-Haafidh Ibn Rajab sa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - N Game: Encyclopedia Ii - N Game - Story
"You are a ninja. "Your god-like speed, dexterity, jumping power, and reflexes are all a result of an amazingly fast metabolism; sadly, s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thor Marvel Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Thor Marvel Comics - Character Biography
Thor Marvel Comics - Origin. According to the current version, Thor's history follows the traditional myth and later on, he abandoned h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Honorifics: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Honorifics - Grammatical Overview
Japanese has grammatical functions to express several different emotions. Not only politeness but also respectfulness, humility and forma...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vinaya: Sai Baba Dictionary On Vinaya
Vinaya: Vinaya: Humility.   (See also: Vinaya , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Unpretentiousness: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Unpretentiousness
unpretentiousness: Modesty, humility. Not having false pride about oneself. (See also: Unpretentiousness , Hinduism, Body Mind and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - A-maanithwa: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On A-maanithwa (-maanithva)
a-maanithwa: a-maanithwa (-maanithva). Humility, lack of pride, vanity.   (See also: a-maanithwa , Hinduism, Hinduism Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vinaya: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Vinaya
vinaya: vinaya. Modest conduct, discretion, humility.   (See also: vinaya , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gassho: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Gassho
Gassho: Raising the hands, with palms together, in a gesture of respect, humility, or gratitude, or all three.    (See als...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmin: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahmin
brahmin (brahmana): (Sanskrit) "Mature or evolved soul." The class of pious souls of exceptional learning. From Brahman, &qu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmin: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahmin
brahmin (brahmana): (Sanskrit) "Mature or evolved soul."   The class of pious souls of exceptional learning. From Brah...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Septagram: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Septagram
SEPTAGRAM: a 7 point star symbol used in ceremonial magick, representing 7 tenets of: Balance, Harmony, Humility, Learning, Reincarnat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Foot Washing: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Foot Washing
Foot Washing 1)    A mode of ritual purification. 2)    Based on a New Testament story (John 13: 14-17)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Foot Washing: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Foot Washing
Foot Washing 1)    A mode of ritual purification. 1)    Based on a New Testament story (John 13: 14-17)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sampai: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Sampai
Sampai: The prostrating bows performed during practice, where the forehead touches the ground and the hands are held palms up next to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Foot Washing: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Foot Washing
Foot Washing 1)    A mode of ritual purification. 2)    Based on a New Testament story (John 13: 14-17)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Saranagati: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Saranagati
Saranagati - also known as saranapatti; surrender; approaching for refuge or protection. In Bhakti-sandarbha (Anuccheda 236) saranagat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pelagianism: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Pelagianism
Pelagianism The teaching of a monk named Pelagius (b. Britain, d. 420) He taught that man's will was and still is free to choose good ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pelagianism: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Pelagianism
Pelagianism The teaching of a monk named Pelagius (b. Britain, d. 420) He taught that man's will was and still is free to choose good ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guru Bhakti: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Guru Bhakti
guru bhakti: (Sanskrit) Devotion to the teacher.   The attitude of humility, love and loyality held by a student in any field of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchachara: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Panchachara
panchachara: (Sanskrit) "Five rules." The five Vira Saivite codes of conduct. -       Lingach...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anava Mala: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Anava Mala
anava mala: (Sanskrit) "Impurity of smallness; finitizing principle." The individualizing veil of duality that enshrouds the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anava Mala: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Anava Mala
anava mala: (Sanskrit) "Impurity of smallness; finitizing principle." The individualizing veil of duality that enshrouds the s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pelagianism: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Pelagianism
A Christian theological definition of Pelagianism according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &quo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Priest: Paganism Pagan Dictionary On Priest
PRIEST: A male dedicated to both the service of his chosen deity(ies) and humankind. a High Priest is the male leader of a coven or Wi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Amethyst: Spiritual Dictionary On Amethyst
Amethyst: Amethyst is a regal violet gemstone with whitish stripes. The purple color comes from the presence of manganese during its f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Inflation: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Inflation
INFLATION Psychic inflation is much worse than economic inflation. It refers to believing that an idealized image is actually one's re...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhakthi: Sai Baba Dictionary On Bhakthi
Bhakthi: Bhakthi: Reverent Adoration, (RRV-1), devotion (BV-36). Adoring the Supreme with the greatest possible Love is called Bhak...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpreation Brown: Dream Interpretations Dictionary - Brown
  Dream Interpretation Brown Brown has always been the colour of earth. This colour is very warm, calm, and motherly feminine. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Animals: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Animal
Animals : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Animal   ANIMALS DREAM There are various interpretations, for the animals you see ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Animals: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Animal
Animals : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Animal   ANIMALS DREAM There are various interpretations, for the animals you see ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Down Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Down
Down: Spiritual decline; backslide; falling away; humility; prostration. (Du. 22:8; 2 Cor. 12:18; Ps. 37:31)   (Source: Tehillah ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bald Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Bald
Bald Dream Symbols: A need to expose one's true self. A lack of esteem or fears of growing older. May symbolize humility and purity. L...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tears Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Tears
Tears: To be grieving; distress of the soul; mourning; to come to repentance; intercession; judgment; to feel and show humility and/or...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Stairs Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Stairs
Stairs: See also Elevator: Steps; process of time; advancement; strong desire to reach a goal; procedure; position change; Jesus retur...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Oyster: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Oyster
  Oyster An oyster in your dream may have sexual connotations. It usually represents the female sex organ or, if eaten by a man, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Donkey: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Donkey
  Donkey Dreaming about this interesting and amusing animal may have several different and opposing interpretations. Therefore, i...   » Read the article