In the linked preface prayer (But not in the succeeding Sahasranama) non-formal pronunciation is used, since correct representation of pronunciation requires extensive use of diacritic marks. An example: Sanskrit/Hindi has three letters representing S, which are represented here as 's' (as in save), 'sh' (as in shave), the third 'sh', as used in the Sanskrit word shatkona (= "hexagon"), Vishnu, Krishna and others is actually a retroflex phoneme and has no equivalent in English. Retroflex phonemes are those where the tongue is s ...

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Vishnu sahasranama, Vishnu sahasranama - Etymology, Vishnu sahasranama - Interpretation, Vishnu sahasranama - Pronunciation and Merits of Recitation, Vishnu sahasranama - Prayer, Vishnu sahasranama - Shlokas, Vishnu sahasranama - Recitation and aggregation, Vishnu sahasranama - Tradition of recitation, Vishnu sahasranama - Inclusion of other deities, Vishnu sahasranama - Quotes about Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu sahasranama - Benefits of chanting Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu sahasranama - Books

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According to Schopenhauer's essay, Kant's three main merits are as follows: The distinction of the phenomenon from the thing-in-itself. The intellect mediates between things and knowledge. Locke's primary qualities result from the mind's activity, just as his secondary qualities result from receptivity at any of the five senses. A priori knowledge is separate from a posteriori knowledge. The ideal and the real are diverse from each other. Transcendental philosophy goes b ...

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Schopenhauer's criticism of the Kantian philosophy, Schopenhauer's criticism of the Kantian philosophy - Kant's Merits, Schopenhauer's criticism of the Kantian philosophy - Kant's Faults, Schopenhauer's criticism of the Kantian philosophy - Fundamental Error, Schopenhauer's criticism of the Kantian philosophy - Secondary Errors

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The European Tour's money list is known as the "Order of Merit". It is calculated in Euros, although around half of the events have prize funds which are fixed in British Pounds or U.S. Dollars. In these instances the amounts are converted into Euros at the exchange rate for the week that the tournament is played. Up to 1998, the Order of Merit was calculated in British Pounds. Before 1975 the Order of Merit award was based on a points system, which meant that it was ...

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PGA European Tour, PGA European Tour - History, PGA European Tour - Status and prizemoney, PGA European Tour - The structure of the European Tour season, PGA European Tour - Outline of the season, PGA European Tour - Schedule, PGA European Tour - Order of Merit winners

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The European Tour's money list is known as the "Order of Merit". It is calculated in Euros, although around half of the events have prize funds which are fixed in British Pounds or U.S. Dollars. In these instances the amounts are converted into Euros at the exchange rate for the week that the tournament is played. Up to 1998, the Order of Merit was calculated in British Pounds. Before 1975 the Order of Merit award was based on a points system, which meant that it was ...

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PGA European Tour, PGA European Tour - History, PGA European Tour - Status and prizemoney, PGA European Tour - The structure of the European Tour season, PGA European Tour - Outline of the season, PGA European Tour - Schedule, PGA European Tour - Order of Merit winners, PGA European Tour - Leading career money winners

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The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Award of Merit Recipients. Established in 1965 "to bring a declaration of appreciation to an individual each year that has made a significant contribution to the world of music and helped to create a climate in which our talents may find valid expression." Randall Thompson - May 2, 1964 Robert Shaw - February 26, 1965 Marshall Bartholemew - February 26, 1967 William L. Dawson - Fe ...

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The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - History, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Directors, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - International Tours, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Award of Merit Recipients & Honorary Members, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Award of Merit Recipients, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Honorary Members, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - The Penn Pipers

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Although many other federal research agencies operate their own laboratories—notable examples being the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)—NSF does not. Instead, it seeks to fulfill its mission chiefly by issuing competitive, limited-term grants in response to specific proposals from the research community. (NSF also makes some contracts.) Some proposals are solicited, and some are not; NSF funds both kinds. NSF receives about 40,000 such proposals each year, and funds ...

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National Science Foundation, National Science Foundation - Grants and the merit review process, National Science Foundation - Scope and organization, National Science Foundation - Research directorates, National Science Foundation - Other research offices, National Science Foundation - Crosscutting programs, National Science Foundation - History and mission, National Science Foundation - Timeline

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Khoei wrote on various topics, ranging from Islamic jurisprudence to mathematics and astronomy and was a prolific writer in the these disciplines. He wrote 37 books and treatises, most of which have been published. His works include: Lectures in the Principles of Jurisprudence - 10 volumes Biographies of Narrators of Tradition - 24 volumes. Islamic Law - 18 volumes. Al-Bayan fi tafsir al-Qur'an (The Elucidation of the Exegesis of The Qur'an) Minhaju-us-Saliheen (The Path of the Righteous) - 2 ...

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Grand Ayatollah Abul-Qassim Khoei, Grand Ayatollah Abul-Qassim Khoei - Teaching Juristic and Writing Merits, Grand Ayatollah Abul-Qassim Khoei - Achievements in the Welfare Sphere, Grand Ayatollah Abul-Qassim Khoei - Other Institutions

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Tromsø I.L. - 1987. Tromsø I.L. first played in a European cup in 1987, following the 1986 cup victory. That time, Tromsø I.L. met Scottish side St Mirren F.C. in the first round of the Cup Winners' Cup. St Mirren F.C. won 1-0 in Scotland, and the match in Tromsø ended 0-0. Tromsø I.L. - 1991. In 1991, Tromsø I.L. would try their luck in Europe again, this time in the UEFA Cup. Tromsø I.L. met Austrian side F.C. Tirol Innsbruck in the first round. A 2-1 loss in Austria ( ...

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Tromsø I.L., Tromsø I.L. - History, Tromsø I.L. - 1920-1939: The pre-war years, Tromsø I.L. - 1945-1969: Two Northern-Norwegian cup championships, Tromsø I.L. - 1970-1985: Build-up for the top division, Tromsø I.L. - 1986-2001: 16 years in the top division, Tromsø I.L. - 2002-Present: 2nd time in the top division, Tromsø I.L. - European merits, Tromsø I.L. - 1987, Tromsø I.L. - 1991, Tromsø I.L. - 1995, Tromsø I.L. - 1997, Tromsø I.L. - 2005, Tromsø I.L. - Royal League, Tromsø I.L. - European Stats, Tromsø I.L. - Playing squad, Tromsø I.L. - Recent transfers, Tromsø I.L. - All-time player stats, Tromsø I.L. - Famous former players, Tromsø I.L. - Honours, Tromsø I.L. - Statistics, Tromsø I.L. - Top division positions since 1986, Tromsø I.L. - Managers 1986-Present, Tromsø I.L. - External link

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The main advantage of using port-mapped I/O is on CPUs with a limited addressing capability. Because port-mapped I/O separates I/O access from memory access, the full address space can be used for memory. It is also obvious to a person reading an assembly language program listing when I/O is being performed, due to the special instructions that can only be used for that purpose. The advantage of using memory mapped I/O is that, by discarding the extra complexity that port I/O brings, a CPU requires less internal logic and is thus chea ...

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Memory-mapped I/O, Memory-mapped I/O - Relative merits of the two I/O methods, Memory-mapped I/O - Example

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Financial aid may be classified into two types based on the criteria through which the financial aid is awarded: merit-based or need-based. Financial aid - Merit-based. Merit-based scholarships include both scholarships awarded by the individual college or university and merit scholarships awarded by outside organizations. Merit-scholarships are typically awarded for outstanding academic achievements, although some merit scholarships can also be awarded for special talents, leadership potential and other p ...

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Financial aid, Financial aid - Types of financial aid, Financial aid - Merit-based, Financial aid - Need-based

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Fletcher was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. He received his B.Sc. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Engineering in 1974, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta social fraternity. Fletcher went on to graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He served as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. After receiving his medical degree, he practiced as a family physician for twelve years. He has ...

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Ernie Fletcher, Ernie Fletcher - Bio, Ernie Fletcher - Candidacy and Governorship, Ernie Fletcher - Merit system investigation

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He became Governor of Kentucky in December 2003 after defeating Democrat Ben Chandler 55%-45% in the election the previous month. As Governor, he is a member of the National Governors Association, the Southern Governors' Association, and the Republican Governors Association. As Governor, Fletcher reorganized parts of state government, condensing the number of cabinets from 14 to nine, and dissolved the former Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and created the new Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, which promotes and regulates Kentucky's s ...

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Ernie Fletcher, Ernie Fletcher - Bio, Ernie Fletcher - Candidacy and Governorship, Ernie Fletcher - Merit system investigation

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List of Canadian awards - Order of Canada. Companion Officer Member List of Canadian awards - Order of Military Merit. Commander Officer Member List of Canadian awards - Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Commander Officer Member List of Canadian awards - Royal Victorian Order. See also:

List of Canadian awards, List of Canadian awards - National Orders, List of Canadian awards - Order of Canada, List of Canadian awards - Order of Military Merit, List of Canadian awards - Order of Merit of the Police Forces, List of Canadian awards - Royal Victorian Order, List of Canadian awards - Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, List of Canadian awards - Provincial Orders, List of Canadian awards - Provincial Awards, List of Canadian awards - Decorations, List of Canadian awards - Military Valour Decorations, List of Canadian awards - Decorations for Bravery, List of Canadian awards - Meritorious Service Decorations, List of Canadian awards - Medals, List of Canadian awards - Campaign Medals, List of Canadian awards - Special Service Medals, List of Canadian awards - International Commission and Organization Medals, List of Canadian awards - Commemorative Medals, List of Canadian awards - Long Service and Good Conduct Medals, List of Canadian awards - Other

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As the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club enters the 21st century, it remains an institution atop the world of fine male choral singing. Featuring a unique blend of musical excellence and theatrical showmanship, the Glee Club has won worldwide acclaim. In Erik Nordgren's fifth year of leadership as the Club’s Director, the Penn Glee Club continues to delight audiences of all ages. Its world-renowned and tradition-rich history began modestly in 1862 when eight undergraduate men formed the Club, making the Penn Glee Club the oldest perform ...

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The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - History, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Directors, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - International Tours, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Award of Merit Recipients & Honorary Members, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Award of Merit Recipients, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - Honorary Members, The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club - The Penn Pipers

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For his service in Destroyer Squadron 23, Admiral Burke was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Cross, the Legion of Merit, and the Presidential Unit Citation (US) awarded to Destroyer Squadron 23. The citations follow in part: Arleigh Burke - Navy Distinguished Service Medal. "For exceptionally meritorious service to the Government of the United States in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of a Destroyer Division and subsequently a Destroyer Squadron operating ag ...

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Arleigh Burke, Arleigh Burke - Early life and naval career, Arleigh Burke - World War II, Arleigh Burke - Korean War, Arleigh Burke - Chief of Naval Operations, Arleigh Burke - Last years and legacy, Arleigh Burke - List of Citations, Arleigh Burke - Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Navy Cross, Arleigh Burke - Legion of Merit with Combat V, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citation to Destroyer Squadron 23, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of Second Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Silver Star Medal, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the Second Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Letter of Commendation, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citations, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the third Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of the Fourth Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of a Third Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Others, Arleigh Burke - Namesake

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Burke died on 1 January 1996, at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He was 94 years old. He is buried at the cemetery at the United States Naval Academy. USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), the lead ship of her class of Aegis guided missile destroyers, was commissioned in his honor in 1991, when he was still alive. Admiral Burke received numerous combat awards during his forty-two years in the Navy including the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Cross, Legion of Merit, and the Purple Heart. But none are mo ...

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Arleigh Burke, Arleigh Burke - Early life and naval career, Arleigh Burke - World War II, Arleigh Burke - Korean War, Arleigh Burke - Chief of Naval Operations, Arleigh Burke - Last years and legacy, Arleigh Burke - List of Citations, Arleigh Burke - Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Navy Cross, Arleigh Burke - Legion of Merit with Combat V, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citation to Destroyer Squadron 23, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of Second Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Silver Star Medal, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the Second Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Letter of Commendation, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citations, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the third Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of the Fourth Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of a Third Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Others, Arleigh Burke - Namesake

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Burke was born far from the sea, in Boulder, Colorado. On 8 June 1923, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy, was commissioned ensign in the United States Navy, and married Miss Roberta Gorsuch of Washington, DC. Over the next 18 years, Burke prepared himself for combat, serving in battleships and destroyers, and earning the degree of Master of Science in Engineering at the University of Michigan. But when World War II came, he found himself, to his great disappointment, in a shore billet at the Naval Gun Factory in Washington, DC. After persistent effort on his part, ...

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Arleigh Burke, Arleigh Burke - Early life and naval career, Arleigh Burke - World War II, Arleigh Burke - Korean War, Arleigh Burke - Chief of Naval Operations, Arleigh Burke - Last years and legacy, Arleigh Burke - List of Citations, Arleigh Burke - Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Navy Cross, Arleigh Burke - Legion of Merit with Combat V, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citation to Destroyer Squadron 23, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of Second Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Silver Star Medal, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the Second Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Letter of Commendation, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citations, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the third Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of the Fourth Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of a Third Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Others, Arleigh Burke - Namesake

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Burke would spend the remainder of the war in the South Pacific. He began in relatively minor command positions, successively leading Destroyer Division 43, Destroyer Division 44, Destroyer Squadron 12, and Destroyer Squadron 23. The latter squadron, known as the "Little Beavers", covered the initial landings in Bougainville in November 1943, and fought in 22 separate engagements during the next four months. During this time, the "Little Beavers" were credited with destroying one Japanese cruiser, nine destroyers, one submarine, several smal ...

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Arleigh Burke, Arleigh Burke - Early life and naval career, Arleigh Burke - World War II, Arleigh Burke - Korean War, Arleigh Burke - Chief of Naval Operations, Arleigh Burke - Last years and legacy, Arleigh Burke - List of Citations, Arleigh Burke - Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Navy Cross, Arleigh Burke - Legion of Merit with Combat V, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citation to Destroyer Squadron 23, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of Second Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Silver Star Medal, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the Second Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Letter of Commendation, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citations, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the third Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of the Fourth Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of a Third Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Others, Arleigh Burke - Namesake

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At the outbreak of the Korean War, Admiral Forrest Sherman, then CNO, ordered Admiral Burke to duty as Deputy Chief of Staff to Commander Naval Forces, Far East. From there, he assumed command of Cruiser Division Five, and, in July 1951, he was made a member of the United Nations Truce Delegation which negotiated with the Communists for military armistice in Korea. After six months in the truce tents, he returned to the Office of Chief of Naval Operations where he served as Dire ...

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Arleigh Burke, Arleigh Burke - Early life and naval career, Arleigh Burke - World War II, Arleigh Burke - Korean War, Arleigh Burke - Chief of Naval Operations, Arleigh Burke - Last years and legacy, Arleigh Burke - List of Citations, Arleigh Burke - Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Navy Cross, Arleigh Burke - Legion of Merit with Combat V, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citation to Destroyer Squadron 23, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of Second Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Silver Star Medal, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the Second Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Letter of Commendation, Arleigh Burke - Presidential Unit Citations, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of the third Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of the Fourth Legion of Merit, Arleigh Burke - Gold Star in lieu of a Third Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Arleigh Burke - Others, Arleigh Burke - Namesake

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The doctrine of indulgences has historically been one of the more controversial teachings in Catholic soteriology. The ability to offer a full pardon of the punishment due for sins was abused by some unscrupulous members of the Church’s hierarchy for monetary gain (a problem during the time of Martin Luther), particularly to raise money for the building or renovation of churches. Additionally, indulgences were utilized to motivate the faithful to perform non-spiritual acts. For example, a plenary indulgence was proclaimed by Pope Urban II ...

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Indulgence, Indulgence - Theology, Indulgence - Sin, Indulgence - Reconciliation, Indulgence - Temporal Punishment in Purgatory, Indulgence - Merit, Indulgence - The Indulgence, Indulgence - “Indulgent” Acts, Indulgence - History, Indulgence - Other Christian Traditions

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Dedication of Merit

See "Transference of Merit."

 (See also: Dedication of Merit, Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)