waver: To vacillate, showing doubt or indecision. Characteristic of not being firm-minded. To be unsure of oneself.

See: conversion to Hinduism.

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CHANCHALA: wavering

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steadfast: Constant. Firm, established, secure. Not wavering or changeable.

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Mind is not only daily made, but hourly made. In every minute it changes its colour and shape like a chameleon. It is very wavering and unsteady (Chanchalam and Asthiram).

From "Easy Steps to Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda.

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Dharana is the sixth of the eight steps of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga. Dharana can be translated as "holding steady", and it is the initial step of deep meditation, where the object being meditated upon is held in the mind without consciousness wavering from it. The difference between Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi is that in the former, the object of meditation, the meditator, and the act of meditation itself remain separate. That is, the meditator is conscious that he or she is meditating (that is, is conscious of the act ...

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Zeugma (from the Greek word "ζεύγμα", meaning "yoke") is a figure of speech in which one word applies to two others in different senses of that word, and in some cases only logically applies to one of the other two words. Dictionaries differ on the exact definition of zeugma, some not including the lack of logical application to one word (eg Oxford), and others insisting on it (eg Hutchinson's Dictionary of Difficult Words). Still others waver (eg Merriam-Webster's). Examples: "Oh, ...

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According to the renowned German scholar Max Mueller, the study of mental states is unique to India. He also opined that ekagrata or one-pointedness that India spoke of was unknown, and to a large extent, incomprehensible to the Western world. And this viewpoint holds true even today.

Dhayana or meditation is a state of concentration or mental activity in which the mind can stay focused on an object chosen for concentration without wavering and without getting distracted. When we are engaged in an activity, which will increase our attention span on `our chosen object of concentration' then we are trying to generate a meditative experience by improving our concentration or attention span.

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An ululation is a long, wavering, high-pitched sound resembling the howl of a wolf. It is an onomatopoeic word derived from Latin. Ululation is found in some singing techniques and ritual situations. In Arab countries ululation is commonly used by women to express celebration or grief, especially at weddings and funerals. It may also be used to encourage belly dancing. In the Middle East, zaghareet is an ululation performed to honor someone. In the Horn of Africa, ululation (or ililta) performed by worshippers is ...

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In gemology, chatoyancy is an optical reflectance effect seen in certain gemstones. Coined from the French, meaning "cat's eye," chatoyancy arises either from the fibrous structure of a material, as in tiger eye quartz, or from fibrous inclusions or cavities within the stone, as in cat's eye chrysoberyl. The effect can be likened to the sheen off a spool of silk; the mobile, wavering reflection always being perpendicular to the direction of the fibres. For a gemstone to show this effect it must be cut en cabochon, with the fibers or fibrous struc ...

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Jibril broke away from the PFLP because of disputes between Habash and the Syrian government. Jibril has not wavered in his support of Syria, and his group remains based in Damascus. Although for decades the PFLP-GC's ideology was almost identical to the PFLP, Jibril never wavered from his belief that Palestine could only be liberated through military attrition. He joined Habash and other splinter groups in the so-called "rejectionist front," which opposed negotiations of any kind with the Israeli government. He launched a variety of inventive attack ...

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While posing, the model is expected to remain motionless, like a mannequin. Although some wavering or "drifting" is expected, the model is generally discouraged from speaking, wriggling, itching, or readjusting during the pose. To accommodate the physical limitations of the model, the instructor or artist may set up a schedule such as 25 minutes on, 10 minutes off. The model's level of experience and skill may be taken into account in determining the length of the posing sess ...

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Model art, Model art - Posing, Model art - Nudity, Model art - Hazards, Model art - Non-academic modeling

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Bavaria withdrew from the war as a result of the failure of the Berlin campaign. Other German states were now wavering in their support of the French empire. Sources Elting: Swords around a throne. http://www.napoleonguide.com/battle_dennewit.htm http://www.napoleonicsociety.com/english/scholarship97/c_oudinot.html ...

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The town began in 1735 as "Number Four" in a line of nine forts intended to protect southwestern New Hampshire from Indian attack. It was granted as "Newton" in 1752 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, but would be incorporated in 1763 as "Alstead." It was named for Johann Heinrich Alsted, who compiled an early encyclopedia that was popular at Harvard College. Alstead was one of the towns that wavered in its allegiance after the Revolutionary War. It decided to join Vermont in April of 1781, but returne ...

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Alstead New Hampshire, Alstead New Hampshire - History, Alstead New Hampshire - Geography, Alstead New Hampshire - Demographics

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Richard sought treatment for his addiction at a Topeka, Kansas, facility in early 1979. Karen, meanwhile, decided to pursue a solo album project with renowned producer Phil Ramone in New York. Her choice of more adult-oriented and disco/dance-tempo material represented an effort to retool their image. The resulting product, however, met a tepid response from Richard and A&M executives in early 1980, and Karen wavered in her dedication to the project. Ultimately, she abandoned the solo effort in favor of launching a new LP with her brothe ...

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For Shi'a, Abu Dharr's fame is synonymous with his loyalty to Ali. He is considered one of the Four Companions, early Muslims whose loyalty to Ali never wavered. Shi'a believe that he added the phrase "I witness that Ali is the appointed one by God" to the call to prayer (adhan), during Muhammad's lifetime and with his approval. Abu Dharr is said to have died as a result of his persecution, and thus is regarded as a martyr to the Shi'a cause. Because of his support for Ali, Shi'a ...

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The initial military unit was formed on May 1942 when Indian PoWs were used by Italians in the war against the British. However it was reported that the Indians were found to be wavering in loyalty, especially after the Axis defeat in El Alamein in November 1942. They were disbanded, but revived again by the Germans as the Tiger Legion. The Indian prisoners recruited to the I.N.A. regarded themselves as freedom fighters attempting to liberate their country from imperial rule. The I.N.A. was initially founded under, and commanded by Ra ...

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Indian National Army, Indian National Army - Background, Indian National Army - Origin, Indian National Army - Rise and Fall of the INA, Indian National Army - Consequences of the I.N.A. Trials, Indian National Army - Troop Strength, Indian National Army - Azad Hind decoration

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Despite some critics who felt Cowens was too small to play center, Cowens was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Boston Celtics during the 1970 NBA draft, largely at the recommendation of former Celtics center Bill Russell. Cowens' playing credo was all-out intensity at both ends of the court, a style that never wavered during his 11-year NBA career. Cowens played aggressively, often recklessly, and withgreat passion. He always gave fans their money's worth. He played 10 seasons for the Boston Celtics as well as o ...

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He was 29 years old, and a Temporary Major in the 1st Bn., The Lincolnshire Regiment, British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 16 February 1944 near the Ngakyedauk Pass, Arakan, Burma (now Myanmar), Major Hoey's company came under devastating machine-gun fire, but Major Hoey did not waver in his advance on the objective. Although wounded in the head and leg he went forward alone and tackled a troublesome enemy strong point, destroying it and killin ...

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Charles Ferguson Hoey, Charles Ferguson Hoey - Details, Charles Ferguson Hoey - Further information, Charles Ferguson Hoey - The medal, Charles Ferguson Hoey - Reference

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For Shi'a, Abu Dharr's fame is synonymous with his loyalty to Ali. He is considered one of the Four Companions, early Muslims whose loyalty to Ali never wavered. Shi'a believe that he added the phrase "I witness that Ali is the appointed one by God" to the call to prayer (adhan), during Muhammad's lifetime and with his approval. Abu Dharr is said to have died as a result of his persecution, and thus is regarded as a martyr to the Shi'a cause. Because of his support for Ali, Shi'a ...

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Abu Dharr, Abu Dharr - Early life, Abu Dharr - After Muhammad's death, Abu Dharr - Final years, Abu Dharr - Sunni view of Abu Dharr, Abu Dharr - Shi'a view of Abu Dharr

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When Snyder announced he was leaving, the show was reorganized into a format closer to Letterman and other major late-night programs when Craig Kilborn took over in March 1999. Kilborn left The Daily Show to become the new host. When Kilborn was on the show, it began with a full moon wavering behind gray stratus clouds on the screen, rated with a white TV-14 D logo, to the warm-up tune of a violin, while the announcer, the recorded, modulated voice of Kilborn himself, blurted out, "From the gorgeous, gorgeous Hollywoo ...

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The Late Late Show CBS, The Late Late Show CBS - Hosts, The Late Late Show CBS - Snyder, The Late Late Show CBS - Kilborn, The Late Late Show CBS - Transition, The Late Late Show CBS - Ferguson

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