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Predecessors to the modern devotion to the Sacred Heart existed to ... Marie Alacoque, who said she learned the devotion from Jesus in visions. ...

as an ardent practitioner of bhakti (devotion) toward different forms ... He was a fervent practitioner of bhakti (devotion to god), and is often said ...

the guru, and unwavering commitment, devotion and obedience in the student ... way; however, due to the extreme devotion and loyalty toward the Guru ...

holy men and kings espousing this form of devotion as early as the ninth century ... difficult since their literature, music, devotion wed with their composite ...

was impressed with Ramakrishna’s devotion, he disliked his apparent ... that combined Ramakrishna’s bhakti, or devotion, the teachings of the Hindu ...

===Devotion to the Arts=== Li Houzhu devoted much of his time to pleasure-making and literature, and this is reflected in his early poems. However ...

of Godhead) through constant, sincere devotion. Renowned as a devotee of ... from others. As a young boy, his devotion to the deity Vithoba was ...

could only be bridged by bhakti, or devotion. Many of Madhva's views ... true nature of Brahman and thereby exude devotion toward him. Others can gain ...

one of the most well-known Christian books on devotion. Thomas was born at Kempen in the duchy of Cleves in Germany around 1380. He was educated ...

rituals, or intense yoga, but by simple devotion to Ram (God) and by doing ... with the theme of Rama, his doings, and devotion to him. The former are: ...

only be won through bhakti (pure-hearted devotion). According to Raghavendra ... only be won through bhakti (pure-hearted devotion). The liberated soul does ...

It is hard to conclude if Canute’s devotion to the Church came out ... in 1027 was another sign of his dedicated devotion to the Christian faith. ...

philosophy (िसद्धांत) of devotion to God (भगवान्). ... to restore people to the right path of devotion. He meditated on Krishna ...

of the divine. Saints are known for their devotion to God as well as for their ... ideals for the lay public: people whose devotion to the Lord allowed them ...

However, her great devotion to Lord Krishna did not always endear ... Movement showed the path to salvation by devotion. Other saints belonging ...

because of his forthright and outspoken devotion to the risen Christ. ... founding in 1216. There was a substantial devotion to St. Jude in this area ...

through her own appeals to asceticism and devotion, she is able to attract ... made by agents of Shiva to test her devotion, Parvati remains faithful ...

favorable rebirth. This practice involved devotion to Amida Buddha as expressed ... anybody could use toward Enlightenment: Devotion to Amida Buddha as expressed ...

of these stories is to provide a model of devotion for Hindus: as the gopis ... Devotion to Krishna has had an enormous impact on the Indian arts ...

of an individual's unquestioning devotion, as exemplified in bhakti. ... from the fetters of material existence. Devotion to Isvara (or isvarapranidhana ...

poems). Tukaram emphasized a life of devotion to God and loving service ... he began to write poems, inspired by his devotion for Lord Vithoba (Vitthal ...

the king such a steady earnestness in his devotion, and I wondered how it was ... 039;s most notable characteristic was her devotion to the poor and downtrodden: ...

Friendhelm Hardy, Viraha-Bhakti--The Early History of Krsna Devotion ... *Hardy, Friedhelm. Viraha-Bhakti--The Early History of Krsna Devotion ...

religion are accounts of castration as an act of devotion. Archaeological finds at Çatalhöyük, a large Neolithic town of southern Anatolia, suggest ...

Historically, worship of Guan Yin originated from earlier devotion ... of Guan Yin can become focal points for devotion: for example, the Monastery ...

Prayer in front of a cross or crucifix is often part of devotion for ... *Laugerud, Henning, and Laura Katrine Skinnebach. Instruments of devotion: ...

The linga (also known as "Lingam") is the primary symbol of the Hindu god Shiva and the main cultic object of devotion in Shaivism ...

While my own confidence in your ability, zeal, and devotion to the ... His self-reliance, courage, sagacity, and devotion to the cause brought confidence ...

cowherdesses, of the celestial Vrindavan. Devotion according to Nimbarka, consists ... brought about by God’s grace, which is due to devotion. ...

who attempted to change her steadfast devotion to poverty. Through the ... established a life of religious joy and devotion for women that allowed them ...

used as a specific formula of Christian devotion. It states that "there ... The Hail Mary is also the central part of the Angelus, a devotion ...

===Devotion to Baal Melqart=== Whether or not this song actually pertains to Jezebel, it captures the hopes that the court of Israel must have ...

which Ralph T.H. Griffith translates as "those who hate devotion ... it in their names, signifying their total devotion to god. An example is Mohandas ...

this was caused by Nabonidus overt devotion to Sîn and his lack of ... all the other gods, and paid special devotion to Sîn's temple in ...

religion whose message of monotheistic devotion and religious harmony offered ... Its ethical tone and singularity of devotion were elements that enamored ...

as part of the daily round of monastic devotion was probably largely due ... to incorporate elements of monastic devotion into their spiritual lives ...

particular religious vision. It stresses devotion to Israel's covenant ... details about the Essene movement, its devotion to its beloved Teacher of ...

their creativity and their religious devotion. ==Etymology== and the prominence of art in service to devotion to the Virgin Mary during ...

can only be acquired through bhakti (devotion). The liberated soul does ... is through bhakti yoga, the path of devotion toward God. Only bhakti ...

the central focus of Jodo Shinshu is devotion to Amida Buddha manifested ... managed to survive intact due to the devotion of its monto (lay-groups ...

died. Her passing was a sign that his new devotion to religious interests was ... ===Spiritual devotion (1923-1930)=== In 1923, Coburn became involved ...

then set free by her Master to practice devotion and to engage in prayer ... ensure that she was fed and clothed. Her devotion to God was so intense that ...

word. Carved into wood blocks in an act of devotion to win divine protection for Korea during a time of war, the Tripitaka Koreana has won the well ...

How far the use of such medal of devotion extended in the early Church ... the pilgrim as a souvenir and stimulus to devotion and at the same time attested ...

matter, and each will choose a form of devotion and a spiritual leader that ... conception of which also varies. For the devotion oriented traditions, liberation ...

the supreme devotee of Rama. Hence, his devotion became the prototype for ... serving to demonstrate the acts of devotion and bravery that Hanuman ...

of Indian Buddhism into Tibet, devotion to Tārā became incorporated ... preserving such qualities, but one’s devotion to the patron deity becomes ...

one;" Abu'l Fida, "father of devotion," or "the devout one." An object or a place may be given a nickname, such as Abu ...

until after Khadijah's death, out of his devotion to her. The year of her death is known as the Year of Sorrow, because of the devastation that ...

will generate positive karma, such as devotion to God, the performance ... will, humanity must seek God. Bhakti (devotion) or disinterested service ...

Thutmose IV's personal although not public devotion to Aten laid the foundation for the short-lived Atenistic revolution under his grandson, Akhenaten. ...

in temple rituals today. The path of devotion as expounded by these mystics ... major male deity to whom monotheistic devotion is dedicated in the Hindu ...

nature of the universe, proper duty, and supreme devotion. his kinfolk, illustrates his ideal devotion to God. Together, the inseparable ...

which some of his brethren advocated. Devotion to Christ was foremost in ... warm affection, and generous impulses. Devotion to Christ was foremost in ...

as backward-looking and their extreme devotion to detail was condemned ... the critic John Ruskin, who praised their devotion to nature and rejection ...

-xxii.). The first, or "heart's devotion," is that of devout ... The second is the "devotion of peace," in which the human ...

dimensions of human spirituality: Devotion (Bhakti), truth or intellect ... ninth centuries espousing ‘emotional devotion’ or bhakti to Vishnu-Krishna ...

which builds on the "total Marian devotion" pioneered by ... Alan de Rupe, who helped to spread the devotion in France, Flanders, and ...

in New York in 1876: sexual purity, devotion of surplus income to the ... for Ethical Culture; sexual purity, devotion of surplus income to the ...

sources as well as the tradition of devotion to the wounds of Christ. ... Her mystical visions inspired others to devotion to Christ and some miracles ...

which centered upon intense emotional devotion to a personal deity as the ... 4) vidhi, or observance, which includes devotion and ascetic practice, which ...

consider the effect of either an exclusive devotion to gymnastics or an exclusive devotion to music. It either "produced a temper of hardness and ...

Throughout his life Jevons pursued with devotion and industry the ideals ... Throughout his life, Jevons pursued with devotion and industry the ...

demands reliability of response and strict devotion to regulations. (2) Such devotion to the rules leads to their transformation into absolutes; they ...

day and went to mass. She was impressed by their devotion. ... *Coles, Robert. 1987. Dorothy Day: a radical devotion. Reading, MA: ...

as a biographer seem to have grown out of his devotion to angling. It was probably as an angler that he made the acquaintance of Sir Henry Wotton ...

mean living fully in accord with and in devotion to that which is true ... of other sensual desires to the primary devotion to truth ...

her from power had failed due to Gojong's devotion to her. The Japanese sent ambassadors to Korea's royal court in an unsuccessful attempt ...

strained because of Sullivan's devotion to Helen Keller. John moved to Europe in 1914. While they never divorced, he appears to have faded ...

later sanctified for his exemplary devotion to the lifestyle and teachings ... * Kruger, Derek. "Writing as Devotion: Hagiographical Composition ...

a Krishna bhakta, in order to show that devotion to Krishna was the key to ... through the Yogas of meditation, action, devotion and knowledge. In the sixth ...

brought Nobel great wealth, but criticism of his devotion to armaments in the press made him turn inward later in life. He altered his will to provide ...

In his devotion to science, Abelard had always lived a very regular ... utterance of human passion and womanly devotion. This was followed by the ...

to the use of an image accompanying devotion to Ahura Mazda is from the ... Vairya (Good Dominion), Spenta Armaiti (Devotion), Haurvatat (Wholeness and ...

to mock followers' seeming over devotion to the saints and their ... In mythology, Orúnla is known for his devotion to his friend Elegguá. ...

practice, ethics, metaphysics, and devotion to the one common soul, ... would bless him for his understanding and devotion, and that he would be incarnated ...

paths of dharma (righteousness), bhakti (devotion), and ultimately moksha ... union with God, and should inspire devotion in others while radiating ...

This faith seeks salvation through total devotion (or bhakti) to the God developed ... The Swaminarayan Sampraday is devotion-focused and advocates God in ...

God?: Historical Questions About Earliest Devotion To Jesus. Wm. B. Eerdmans ... *Hurtado, Larry W. One God, One Lord: Early Christian Devotion and ...

killed. But, because of his life of filial devotion, he was miraculously revived. This story was often mentioned in the Chinese canon of Buddhist writings ...

In Hinduism, the ritual use of the yantra is often tied to the devotion and symbolism of Shaktism. The Sanskrit word Shakti (meaning force, power ...

Andes, Chile at age 19. Her life was one of devotion and sacrifice for the sake of the purification of the Catholic Church and its priests. ...

with Pañcasikha's display of skill and devotion, to agree to marry Pañcasikha. Gandharvas are also closely related to Buddhist soteriology ...

title of Taylors still popular manual of devotion, and whose first wife was ... were won by his undoubted sincerity and devotion, as well as by his eloquence ...

religion are accounts of castration as an act of devotion, and sacred eunuchs are found in spiritual roles. Archaeological finds at Çatalhöyük, a large ...

were usually sung at night to express love or devotion, and this tradition continued during the Baroque and early Classical periods, even as serenades ...

which changed the nature of religious devotion on both sides of the Catholic/Protestant divide, and made the Speculum seem outdated. ...

sermons and published 200 works, and spread devotion to the Eucharist and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 1870, Claret died in a Cistercian monastery ...

to this theory, a projection of the clan, and devotion to the totem is devotion to the clan. Here, a society can ascertain the commitment of any individual ...

:(3) Bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion to a deity (for example, to ... to practice, such as study and devotion * Āsana - integration of mind ...

one had only to dip the vessel of one's devotion. He made it clear how one could, in fact, 'live by poetry'; it was a vocation, at ...

quot;). At this time, he proclaimed that devotion to and practice of the Lotus ... (観心本尊抄: "The object of devotion for observing the mind in ...

de Worde. But she is best remembered for her devotion to her son, and outlived him by only two months. Her descendants, Henry VIII and Elizabeth ...

passion for freedom with the mystic's devotion to the religion of the spirit. Luther contemptuously dismissed him as a mouthpiece of the devil, ...

advice, but Ruth pledges her undying devotion to her mother-in-law, declaring: :"Where you go I will go :and where you stay I will stay. ...

popular myth and legend that are known for their devotion to the downtrodden and their collective lifestyle of “free and easy wandering.” Though ...

and above all his single-minded devotion to victory. His power grew during Reconstruction as he dominated the House and helped to draft both ...

a progressive six-stage path of devotion and surrender: bhakti (devotion), mahesha (selfless service), prasada (earnestly seeking Siva's ...

:(3) Bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion to a deity (for example, to ... Thus, yoga may include love and devotion (as in Bhakti Yoga), selfless ...

manuscript was also a time of religious devotion and prayer; monks used bright ... for Catholic Christian worship and devotion. The Latin name for a book ...

saint, and Pope Benedict XVI has a special devotion to her. The liturgical feast of Saint Rose was celebrated initially on August 30, because ...

but Mary Unwin took care of him with great devotion, and after a year he began again to recover. In 1779, after Newton had left Olney to go to London ...

of the teachings, his steadfast study, and his devotion as a personal attendant. These made him a master of mindfulness. As a result of these ...

and fasting, Bruckner's religious devotion was not symbolic, but a ... he was into his 60s. Due in part to his devotion to his Catholic faith, Bruckner ...

Sorlin, an erratic minor poet who professed great devotion to the Jesuits, and Nicole replied to him in another series of letters, Les Visionnaires ...

charity, contentment, inner peace, devotion to God and guru. His philosophy ... Baba also emphasised the importance of devotion to God - bhakti - and surrender ...

control. His people regarded him with love and devotion, because he healed with a tender hand the deep wounds inflicted upon the national susceptibilities ...

offers many gods, i.e., many objects of devotion; so, the believer's ... polytheistic and henotheistic patterns of devotion, there are problems. Polytheists ...

for ultimate salvation: dharma, bhakti (devotion), gnana (knowledge) and ... Swaminarayan encouraged his followers to combine devotion and dharma ...

and a strict emphasis on inward devotion; Sikhism is professed to ... salvation - people are distracted from devotion by worldly attractions which ...

believed that he had been executed for his devotion to the Catholic cause, which Emperor Justin I had been championing against the Arian King Theodoric ...

:For motets and music of piety and devotion, as well for the honour of our nation as the merit of the man, I prefer above all our Phoenix, Master ...

less significance for year round religious devotion and practice. After the 1962 war between India and China, accessibility to the Chota Char Dham ...

this with emotions entirely foreign to it, as devotion, pity, love, patriotism and the like. (quoted in Smithsonian Magazine (Apr. 2006): 29) ...

the big issues of prophecy; namely, Israel's devotion to Yahweh, the responsibility of foreign nations to respect God's people, and the expectation ...

relying on their love and their religious devotion for support. All the family members sought what employment they could. Bernadette did farm ...

(Ebrey, 82). Despite his grandfather’s act of devotion, Zhitui's father decided to serve Emperor Wu and the new Liang Dynasty. ...

For example, his early studies and ensuing devotion to the ascetic life of a monk were inspired by a vision of his mother in the presence of Virgin ...

As part of the Portuguese Empire, Brazil inherited the devotion to ... both religions' followers. Popular devotion to Saint George is very ...

Tradition holds that Martin's humility and devotion to the poor led him on several occasions to bend the rules and gently judge the spiritual ...

mother. Like her mother, she was renowned for her devotion to religion and the poor. The twelfth century historian William of Malmesbury described her ...

was part of the Church of England. This religious devotion would play a major role in Rossetti's personal life. In her late teens she became engaged ...

sects were known for their exemplary religious devotion and ascetic practices. According to Philo, communities of Therapeutae were widely established ...

of Holly") and "Ma Bonny lice soda devotion" (for "My Bonnie lies over the ocean"). Perhaps the most famous quotation ...

Her poems expressed a strong sentimental devotion to Catholicism, revealing ... millions, she remains the focus of much popular devotion. ...

other hand, he warned against an obsessive devotion to study, emphasizing that piety was just as important as scholarship: "Whoever possesses ...

or prayers more strongly upon the object of devotion. A mystic is thus not necessarily an esotericist. A variety of past traditions could be classified ...

* No individuals who have "too great devotion of the President in office" * Individuals currently holding elected positions within the ...

day after his death stresses Clay's devotion to liberty and praises him ... sentiment, from first to last, was a deep devotion to the cause of human liberty—a ...

earned the title Christ through his sinless devotion to the will of God, rather than be his pre-existent status as the eternally begotten Son of God ...

which is consequently dutifully honored by the devotion of the whole Church.|20px Gelasius' doctrine—known as the "Two Powers" ...

On May 30, 1770, Francois Boucher died in Paris. His lifelong devotion to painting in the French Rococo style gained him the fame of being the ...

became a legendary Korean folk hero because of his devotion to the common people. Wonhyo’s son, Seol Chong, is considered to be one of the great ...

of the neo-Babylonian kings, showed particular devotion to Sîn. His mother had been Sîn's high priestess at Harran, and he placed his daughter ...

Virashaivism, a sect that preaches devotion to Lord Shiva. Basavanna ... Another wave of devotion (bhakti) in the seventeenth–eighteenth ...

Devotion to the Asclepius, which (as mentioned above) was often motivated ... misfortunes, the most common form of devotion was through pilgrimage to ...

and kiss their fingers, as an expression of devotion to Torah. This custom originated as a result of a story brought down in the Talmud (Tractate ...

popular myth and legend that are known for their devotion to the downtrodden and their collective lifestyle of “free and easy wandering.” Though ...

/desire/vajravar.html Desire and Devotion: Exhibit on Asian Art] * [http://kadampa.org/en/buddhism/heruka-vajrayogini The Practices of Heruka ...

and decoration in Catholic ritual and devotion. Perhaps as a result of ... ===Devotion to the Sacred Heart, the Eucharist, and our Lady=== ...

4 At the level of popular Hindu devotion and ritual, the average Hindu is expected to perform daily ritual oblations in the performance of devotional ...

whatever criticisms may be made of her, her devotion to him was complete. Nijinsky died in a London clinic on April 8, 1950 and was buried in London until ...

object of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob's devotion in the Hebrew Bible. Some scholars have seen a parallel between Marduk's rise to the kingship ...

the well being of all people depends upon their devotion to Justice. This first part of the poem seems to be directed toward the community leaders ...

centered on an inward-directed, loving devotion to a divine principle (bhakti ... exponent's presentation of bhakti (devotion) and the description of ...

of truth and fairness, his unfeigned piety and his devotion to the service of others combine to make him an exceedingly attractive character—a writer ...

cultural contexts. She inspired great devotion in the ancient Babylonian empire, as evidenced by the many grand temples, altars, inscriptions ...

Yoga, a program of intense personal devotion wherein aspirant devotees ... union with Krishna is through personal devotion, or bhakti. Here, devotees ...

Israel as a result of Mesha's piety and devotion. == Translation == Note that in the original text on the Mesha Stele, some words start at ...

" Saints Simeon and Savos dominated Serbian devotion so much that the earlier Saints Cyril and Methodius, credited with evangelizing Serbia, receded ...

silent stars have been the witnesses of your devotion to freedom and of your heroism. Except for John Brown, of sacred memory, I know of no one who ...

the the bible (I Kings 22:41-44) for commendable devotion to Yahweh, Jehoshaphat strengthened the alliance by marrying his son Jehoram to Athaliah, the ...

Like Bernardino, he greatly emphasized devotion to the name of Jesus. He and Bernadino were accused of heresy on this account. In 1429, John ...

Bernard of Clairvaux—the great promoter of devotion to Mary in the age—by attributing to God—and specifically Christ—the love of a mother for ...

# Bhakti Yoga, or love and devotion to a personalized form of God # Raja Yoga, or psycho-physical meditation # Jnana Yoga, or discrimination of ...

Bethel retained its importance as a center of devotion to the God of Israel. The Assyrians even sent exiled Israelite priests back to Bethel in order ...

or on an individual basis, as a voluntary act of devotion and/or as part of an ascetic lifestyle, often devoted to contemplation. The voluntary aspect ...

lifelong chastity, avoidance of alcohol, and devotion to a religion that rejected sacrifices to the Roman gods. The late fourth-century Historia Augusta ...

practice represented by the Puranas is devotion, devotion to a “personal ... tradition, which focuses on personal devotion to one's chosen Isvara ...

Jainism is renowned throughout the world for its exemplary devotion to the practice of ahimsa (non-violence), which was embodied by the Tirthankara ...

that translated into affection and devotion towards his father and heir (originally Taejong's firstborn son), although these feelings were ...

a couple together to invest all their energy and devotion unconditionally for many years. To expect a man to successfully parent children in more than ...

of them, but feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing ... With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your ...

continue to be significant, as seen in the devotion and interest shown in him and his thought thousands of years after his death. == References == ...

goes on to expound on the yogic paths of devotion, action, meditation, and ... through the Yogas of meditation, action, devotion, and knowledge. Put simply ...

wife is a Russian symbol for the devotion of a wife to her husband. ==Assessment== With the failure of the Decembrists, Russia's monarchial ...

to reform, but are unable to give up their devotion to their love. The only way out is double suicide with Ohatsu for Tokubei; and in Jihei's ...

especially in the tradition of "devotion," and of "mystical ... "Devotion" is prayer and a lifestyle committed to a significant ...

which was a manual of prayer and devotion, Oráculo offered practical advice for social life. The only one of his works which bears Gracián ...

of Jesus Christ in every way, including complete devotion to God. In several Christian traditions, the process of becoming a disciple is called the Imitation ...

College not just as a gifted teacher but for his devotion to his students. In fact, he spent so much time on campus, eating lunch with students and welcoming ...

the development of capitalism. Religious devotion had usually been accompanied ... than as a result of pure religious devotion. According to Weber, the ...

Marcello's Didone. Because of his devotion to these older figures and their styles of composing, it is tempting to see him as a typical ...

through regular spiritual practices with full devotion of heart, mind and body; #To uphold and live according to the highest moral and ethical ...

in any anthropomorphic form for the sake of devotion. The devas are functionally equivalent of angels who serve God in the Jewish and Christian ...

of the essentially monotheistic bhakti (loving devotion) movement. The rise of scriptures called the Puranas, focused on particular gods such as Shiva ...

Historically, trees and stones have been objects of devotion in Japan. Originally, shrines did not have any buildings; instead a tree, forest ...

This is a fundamental expression of mutual human devotion between parents and their offspring. For parents, inheritance is the opportunity of leaving ...

Still, Cauchy's great contributions to mathematics, and his devotion to teaching as reflected in his important treatises, render trivial ...

(Bab. Talmud, Gittin 57a-58b). The absolute devotion of the rebels to their leader and his cause resulted in very few of them surrendering, and in ...

serenity that all Seon monks seek in their devotion. ==History of Tongdosa== The founder of Tongdosa, Master Jajang, traveled to China in 636 ...

demands reliability of response and strict devotion to regulations. (2) Such devotion to the rules leads to their transformation into absolutes; they ...

people when they witnessed his self-denying devotion during a time of a great plague and famine. He comforted his brethren by writing his De mortalitate ...

nothing of truth by all possible devotion to poetry and beauty." Cameron was noted for great enthusiasm, passion, and even obsessiveness ...

between man and wife: "I remember the devotion of your youth, how as a bride you loved me and followed me through the desert, through a land not ...

* (Spenta) Armaiti, translated as "(Holy) Piety," "Devotion," or "Serenity," * Ameretat, translated as "Immortality ...

realized master: he demonstrated unswerving devotion to Shiva; possessed the mantra-siddhi or power of mantras; had control over the elements; was capable ...

his brother as a rejection of his loyalty and devotion to the Father. Yet, because he cannot share in the Father's joy over the return of the ...

humble clothing, and was deeply impressed by the devotion with which he preached and said Mass. [[Image:Abbazia di Corazzo, Calabria.jpg|thumb ...

The Acts of Paul and Thecla is a story of Saint Paul's influence on a young virgin named Thecla, whose devotion is rewarded by miraculous ...

fickle French girls of loose morals and little devotion. The "Verschiedene" poems earned Heine a significant degree of scorn, though they ...

This resulted from the caliph's personal devotion to studying as-Sunna. Also during his reign, Al-Mutawakkil met the famous Byzantine theologian ...

worship. Cyrus accomplishes this by his personal devotion to Marduk and by restoring the other gods to their temples and putting an end to forced labor ...

concept defined by Max Weber as "resting on devotion to the exceptional sanctity, heroism or exemplary character of an individual person, and of ...

(eds.) (2004). Images of Cult and Devotion: Function and Reception ... Kaspersen (eds.). Images of Cult and Devotion: Function and Reception ...

for ascendancy in the inevitable regency. The devotion of a squire of his household, who carried him on the pommel of his saddle to the stronghold ...

There is widespread devotion to Brigid in Ireland, where she is known as the "Mary of the Gael" and her cult was brought to Europe ...

by meditation, control of the senses, devotion, herbs, mantras, pranayama, or good birth. Krishna states that: "For a sage who has conquered ...

who joined the party in 1935, acted out of devotion to the Chinese socialist movement. Some in the West, however, have been highly skeptical of this ...

Perwara had been offered to the king as a sign of devotion. The Perwara configure in four rows around the central temples, possibly signifying the four ...

Enchin. A third branch, the Shinsei, emphasized devotion to the Amida Buddha. The school is also known as the Fa-hua (Japanese: Hokke), or Lotus ...

to mind the traditions of La Rochefoucauld's devotion to the romances of chivalry. The maxims are never shallow; each is the text for a whole sermon ...

all over the world. His unparalleled devotion to the sacred cause of humanity in general, and the unclouded halo of a spotless integrity which ...

concluded he had accomplished complete devotion to God (Ahura Mazda) and ... Dominion"), Spenta Armaiti ("Devotion"), Haurvatat ("Wholeness ...

of language, married to his adherent devotion to form. Browning's use of regular meter is strict, at times almost monotonous, but in doing ...

His incorruptible character, combined with his complete devotion to the cause, gained him swift recognition and the nickname "Iron Felix." ...

an alternative, teaching Yoga and devotion that anyone could practice, regardless of class or caste. Some date Bhagavata Gita from this period ...

by strict simplicity and earnest devotion. In 1210, suspicious of their growing popularity, Pope Innocent III forbade clergy to act in public ...

a Turban is viewed as sign of respect, honour, and devotion in the presence of God's creation. ===Zoroastrian=== The black satin head gear ...

over a large area, some out of sincere religious devotion or interest, others out of curiosity and a desire for a break from the arduous frontier routine ...

roles. This trend is symbolic of a seeming devotion to the underdog and the much advocated protection of liberties. This devotion is further evidenced ...

him from his bondage. Pleased with his bravery and devotion, Shiva granted Ravana further strength, awarding him the Chandrahas (or "Moon-blade" ...

is considered inferior to unquestioning devotion to the supreme diety. Christian fideists would argue, for instance, that human cognition cannot ...

centered their daily life around religious devotion. The land surrounding the development provided fertile soil for farming, rich iron deposits, and natural ...

* truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; * moral force of character ...

fifth to the seventh centuries and emphasized devotion to and love for Vishnu as the chief means of spiritual perfection. The bhakti movement spread ...

figures than Aeneas, whose single-minded devotion to his goal may seem almost repellent to the modern reader. However, at the time Aeneas was ...

entities. This school propounds Bhakti, or devotion to God visualized as Vishnu, to be the path to liberation. Māyā is seen as the creative power of God. ...

of your dream and shown your submissiveness and devotion." God then sent the angel Gabriel with a ram, which Abraham sacrificed instead of his son. ...

These were extreme times, stimulating extreme devotion to God. Catherine's frustrated parents tried to marry her against her wishes. She ...

the technical term for the following and devotion or veneration extended to ... claims, and suggest that by the time devotion to the Virgin Mary arose ...

anniversary of my birthday. To show your devotion, you have also sent offerings ... my sentiments and to display even greater devotion and loyalty in future, so ...

and followed orders with unquestioned devotion, orders which included assassination. The group transformed the act of murder into a system directed ...

Isaac Hutner (1906-1980). As a mark of his devotion to the ways of the Maharal, Rabbi Hutner bestowed the name of the Maharal's key work, the ...

Her husband Francis died two years later. Maria Theresa's devotion to him was so great that she dressed in mourning clothes until her own ...

confer rank; wealth will be the only source of devotion; Passion will be the sole bond of union between the sexes (…) and women will be objects merely ...

Devotion is also important in some Buddhist traditions, and in the ... things, and an accordingly greater devotion to spiritual matters. In ...

the "body of Christ" with faith and devotion.]] Christian denominations differ in their understanding of whether they may receive the ...

" Warnock also speculated that "this devotion explains in large measure the impression of detachment, of remoteness even, which he sometimes ...

the more freewheeling form of religious devotion of "Sanctified" or "Holiness" churches. In the 1920s, artists such as Arizona ...

his unimpeachable integrity and single-minded devotion to duty, have set a standard for all servants of the international community—and especially ...

from Lyndon B. Johnson for his devotion to "humanitarian causes of every description." Even though Cantor was a popular icon of his ...

Beolcho is considered a duty and an expression of devotion.[https://archive.fo/20130221010349/http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp Chuseok ...

citizens of the U.S. to learn a lesson about "devotion to their country" by "pointing the finger of scorn at the example six hundred years ...

the ideals of brahmacharya (celibacy and devotion to God). The Theosophical Society and the Arya Samaj were united for a certain time under the ...

and as a book proper for reading, devotion, and prayer. Its influence on early Christianity is evident, as it was explicitly cited in the Epistle ...

A life-long devotion to entertaining American servicemen (he first sang for servicemen of the Spanish-American War as a boy in Washington, D ...

that the Third Reich was doomed—marry her. Her devotion to him is unquestionable and her determination to break through his emotional reserves was so ...

clothing would benefit her mentally. Walker's devotion to dress reform as well as her profession represented a threat to the conventions of the period ...

ritual in the place of reverence and devotion to God's laws. Through Amos, God expresses his disgust with religiosity devoid of righteousness: ...

traditions, stressing piety and devotion, and a form of worship having much in common with bhakti (Hindu devotion and love-mysticism). Sufi shrines ...

prayer - asking for intervention and offering devotion. ... turn. The most common and basic form of devotion involves throwing a coin ...

* Importance of bhakti (devotion) to God. * Developing virtues (prashanti ... * Japa and other sadhana (spiritual exercise) to foster devotion. ...

somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ." (11:2-3) Paul's contacts with the Corinthian church can be tentatively ...

Roman devotion to Cybele ran deep. Not coincidentally, when a Christian basilica was built over the site of a temple to Cybele to occupy the ...

for Maquois' dictionary. His devotion and passion for chemistry was also influenced by Étienne Condillac, a prominent French scholar of ...

In anatomy, the heart is the muscular, pumping organ of the closed circulatory system of all vertebrates and some invertebrates (annelids and ...

served my brother from feelings of real devotion, and kept him informed of ... as their leader and model." Such devotion, however, had to be tempered ...

which testify to his integrity and personal devotion to duty. The life he chose was one of self-sacrifice and public service, and much of his time ...

after another, he showed the high ability and devotion to duty that would allow him to make a great contribution to the Union victory in the Civil ...

inside the hall. They read, "Loyalty and devotion to old friends"; "Righteousness in heaven and on earth"; "The utmost in benevolence ...

*Dalgairns, John Bernard. The Devotion to the Heart of Jesus with an Introduction on the History of Jansenism. Philadelphia: H.L. Kilner, 1890. ...

earned the title Christ through his sinless devotion to the will of God, thereby becoming the perfect sacrifice for the redemption of humanity. As such ...

— the first demonstrates passionate devotion to Earth with the exploration ... to defy God yet maintain an inner, humble devotion. Nazrul's poetry is ...

to those Catholics who viewed Marian devotion as a key component of Catholicity ... the doctrines relating to Mary and Marian devotion. Of these, the chapters ...

to legend, he had been an idiot. His devotion to the goddess Kalika helped he acquire great literary skill. Because Kalidasa frequented the temple ...

is considered to be compatible with devotion to other deities, and various ... C.E.) remain the core texts involved in devotion to Ganesha. ...

theoretically possible in that level. Devotion (Bhakti) will cancel the effects of bad Karma and will make a person closer to the true knowledge ...

nations. They are even the object of some cult devotion, particularly in Southern India. ==Etymology== [[Image:Lingam.jpg|thumb|An open-air Lingam ...

* Declaration of passionate devotion * Virtuous rejection by the lady * Renewed wooing with oaths of virtue and eternal fealty * Moans of approaching ...

worldly things, and an accordingly greater devotion to spiritual matters. In the Magga-vibhanga Sutta, it is simply explained as follows: ...

texts. Tyagaraja is remembered both for his devotion and the bhava of his krithi, a song form consisting of pallavi (the first section of a song), ...

counter-intuitive considering Jonson's devotion to classical tradition, until one recalls that, in accordance with Aristotle, classical drama was ...

of the Israelite Temple tradition in favor of devotion to Baal, a Canaanite/Mesopotamian fertility god. Ahab's reign was characterized by a period ...

time and in everything, strengthened by your devotion to me, you may show favor not only to relations and kin, or to the most eminent, be they leaders ...

as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports ...

than merely a military leader, emphasizing his devotion to God, adherence to the Law of Moses, and absolute opposition to compromise with the Canaanites ...

a symbol of Christian faith, in contrast to Jewish devotion the law and custom: "Ye ought to understand who Isaac is, and who Rebecca is, and in ...

reasons for their success, including their "devotion to war, taking the offensive, a lack of interest in fixed fortifications, well trained soldiers ...

Bay Colony In 1638 Because of Her Devotion to Religious Liberty :This Courageous Woman :Sought Freedom From Persecution :In New Netherland ...

his life entirely to God and Christianity—a devotion which eventually brought him to be Bishop of Myra. His parents died while he was still young ...

faithful and loving wife who showed her devotion to her husband by jumping on her husband's funeral pyre and dying there together with him ...

DuBois, to his admirers, was by spirited devotion and scholarly dedication, an attacker of injustice and a defender of freedom. An outspoken ...

took refuge from the dangers of the palace in devotion to religion; and though his people called him a saint, they recognized that he lacked the iron ...

Godhead, he consecrated his life with entire devotion to the worship of the Divine Spirit alone. "To great natural talents, he united through ...

Hoysala territory and preached the way of devotion (bhakti marga). He later ... Virashaiva mystic Akka Mahadevi whose devotion to the bhakti movement has ...

reality. Also, while in Vaishnavism, it is devotion to Vishnu (or to one of his manifestations) that will result in release from samsara, thus, one is ...

outlook which only testifies to its unflinching devotion to the search for truth. Though there were many different schools and their views differed sometimes ...

capable of understanding complex emotions such as devotion, kindness, and gratitude. ==Notes== ==References== *Bates, Roy. Chinese Dragons. Oxford ...

thinker, whose works could be used as manuals of devotion; he was a dogmatic theologian of high rank, and on all the disputed questions of scholastic ...

against the world." His tireless devotion to the Nicene orthodoxy (evidenced through his lifestyle and his various letters and publications ...

in the equations that bear his name. His devotion to teaching and to the institutions that encourage the pursuit of science showed him to be ...

formal religion without sincere devotion to God and warned of impending ... strong nationalistic overtones and fierce devotion to Yahweh. Nothing is known ...

quot; rock in a display of the filial devotion usually given to older brothers. He also was known as a heavy drinker. Mi Fu was very peculiar ...

human cognitive ability. In keeping with his devotion to rigorous scientific method, Cattell was an early proponent of the application in psychology ...

of [The Glass Key] is the record of a man's devotion to a friend. He was spare, frugal, hard-boiled, but he did over and over again what only the ...

his suspicion of the eastern Yankee, his devotion to personal liberty, his defense of the Constitution and State's rights faithfully reflected ...

to the fate of Israel on account of his pious devotion to Yahweh, Hezekiah refused to pay the tribute enforced on his father. This led to Sennacherib ...

The Psalms are popular for private devotion among many Protestants. There exists in some circles a custom of reading one Psalm and one chapter ...

children of Metrodorus, in a manner worth of the devotion shown by the youth to me, and to philosophy" (Diogenes Laertius, X.22, trans. C. D. Yonge). ...

On account of the sage's worship and devotion to Shiva, the Lord vanquished ... anyone who worships him with sincere devotion as there is no discrimination ...

of new religious matrices propounding intense devotion to personal deities. With the dissolution of the Gupta Empire around 700 C.E., religious movements ...

Richard seems to have developed a passionate devotion to the old ideal of the Divine Right of Kings, feeling that he should be unquestioned and ...

methods, idiosyncratic shooting style, stubborn devotion to his art, and difficulty raising money to finance his film projects ensured that his output ...

fidelity (Abraham's servant Eliezer), devotion (Ruth), piety (Job), and worship of Yahweh (Jethro). The Book of Isaiah's welcome and promise ...

while others are less formal songs of devotion, inspiration, or evangelism. Though not part of the tradition of European liturgical music, Negro ...

by the linga, a phallic object of devotion. The conjoined presence of Shakti, his eternal compliment, has traditionally been represented by the ...

Thereafter the city figured little in politics; it was a city of devotion and scholarship. For centuries it was governed by the Hashemite Sharifs ...

related to the moon. He refers to "devotion to the gods of the trivium, where three roads meet, or the rocks or springs or groves or corners ...

forced separation and their challenges to find devotion to the monastic life were clearly revealed in their eloquent letters to each other. ...

Mencius is known for expressing his filial devotion by taking an absence of three years (from his official duties for Qi) to mourn his mother's ...

to fuse these two musical pillars, and his devotion to Beethoven, would set the direction for his musical life. Ives published a large collection ...

The trainability, devotion, playfulness, and ability to fit into human ... The loyalty and devotion that dogs demonstrate as part of their natural ...

* In the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of prayers said (most typically) on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. ...

task of educating girls. All these orders' devotion to the traditional works of mercy exemplifies the Counter-Reformation's reaffirmation of ...

is uncertain. He had a single-minded devotion to music from an early age, and showed little interest in anything else. In addition to the lute ...

. Cydippe was impressed with their devotion (both to her and to the goddess), and she asked Hera to give her children the best gift a god could ...

Few concepts in human history have generated as much fascination, intense longing, rapturous devotion, somber contemplation, and endless debate ...

for both Chinese monasticism and religious devotion. The praxis-based application of Daoist metaphysics can be seen in the Qingjing jing ("Scripture ...

romantic and sexual behavior, and not much devotion to academics or studying. == Notes == == References == * Allport, Gordon. The Nature of Prejudice ...

of the god Apollo in the first place, and his devotion to being kind to all his guests goes so far that he will even betray his own wife in order to ...

the principal prerequisite for which is devotion to the tenets of Islam. [http://www.roozonline.com/english/archives/2007/06/005324.php Ideological ...

seriousness of character and unselfish devotion to the cause of patriotism; and he won the respect of men of high character and capacity in France ...

to Krishna, and bring about the devotion to Krishna that assured salvation. The motivation and purpose of drama traditions such as Kathakali ...

A pious life, for him, was one of prayer and devotion. According to tradition, Hasan's austerity extended to dislike of music. He is said to have ...

* __________. "The Nature of Tamil Devotion." 11–33. In ... * Ramaswamy, Sumathi. Passions of the Tongue: language devotion in ...

present. This continual history of spiritual devotion and religious practice makes Horyuji a unique temple among other Buddhist temples. ...

his earlier works. He turned his devotion and dedication to photographing the city of Prague, created haunting night-scapes and panoramas of ...

Heracles, but emphasizes her gentleness and devotion in contrast to the volcanic Heracles, who appears near madness in the mistaken belief that his wife ...

opened up the possibility of popular piety and devotion. His Prayer Book made the liturgy both beautiful and common, so much so that the services of ...

was once a highly influential object of cultic devotion. For example, the Vafthruthnismol (in the Poetic Edda) describes the god as "Rich in temples ...

sided with Pope Alexander III, a man whose devotion to the same strict hierarchical principles appealed to him, and from Alexander, he received the ...

love he bore his favorite, and the latter's devotion, became a staple of Islamic lore, emblematic of ideal love affairs. The Sultan, in later love ...

such a singular sign, to reveal to my Lord my devotion and the desire I have that his glorious name live as equal among the stars, and since it is ...

were his guiding principles, impartiality and devotion the leading features of his administration. Responsibility so weighed upon him that he was ...

Dharma Bums details Kerouac's newfound devotion to Buddhism and his traveling adventures with Snyder. The main character in the novel is based ...

to the game he played with such passion and devotion. In his autobiography My Prison Without Bars, published on January 8, 2004, Rose finally ...

book on vegetarianism which increased his devotion to the Hindu diet. He joined ... This method of Satyagraha (devotion to the truth), or non-violent ...

Simeon Stylites emerged: a climate of praxis and devotion that made his ascetically iconic lifestyle a spiritual ideal for the masses. ...

self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. The fast ...

*"The Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion) / Cream Puff War," 1967 *"Dark Star / Born Cross-Eyed," 1968 *"Dupree's ...

Himmler's SS was imbued with a mystical devotion to Hitler and the Nazi vision for the future glory of the Third Reich. Himmler exhorted ...

in turn, offer their parents filial devotion and respect that grows more ... In Hinduism bhakti is a Sanskrit term meaning "loving devotion ...

with days of fasting and abstinence. Their devotion to the Mar Thoma Cross was absolute, and their churches were modeled after Jewish synagogues. ...

people who have demonstrated the unselfish devotion and commitment to causes advocated by the Princess. ==Car Accident and Controversy== ...

Lin lauded Mao to the skies in public, although he felt no true devotion to Mao, and at home he would often make disparaging and even disdainful ...

of power. Only his soldiers never wavered in their devotion. Hastings (2008), 69. The spirit of comradeship Slim created within 14th Army lived ...

which there is no direct biblical evidence. Her devotion to Jesus has led to a tradition that she may have been Jesus' wife, lover, or intended bride. ...

Mourning is observed in Islam by increased devotion, receiving visitors and condolences, and avoiding decorative clothing and jewelry. ...

#039; friendly, kindly personalities and their devotion to each other. Stan and Ollie are children in a grown-up world: A skinny-and-fat pair of life ...

lived long for higher purposes. Her life-long devotion to the care of the poor, the sick, and the disadvantaged was one of the highest examples of ...

his lead, yet people were moved by his example of devotion and sacrifice. ===March against injustice=== The march undertaken by the United Farmworkers ...

in the morning, setting aside times for devotion, and eliminating "all ... and ranked his hourly "temper of devotion" on a scale of 1 to ...

century. Ragley became a center of devotion and spiritualism. The rationality which distinguishes More's earlier works is much less conspicuous ...

order but they did not fully explain his devotion to the republican regime. Nor did the vague statements of those who insisted upon his "powerful ...

poets, and Latin culture with a particular devotion to Virgil. It should be underlined that during the Secoli Bui or Dark Ages, Italy had become ...

ideas, the guiding spirit of which is a devotion to clarity of thought and practicality of viewpoint. It will be worthwhile to make note of two ...

to the real work of God, but his own mystic devotion and the experiences of his wife during the Awakening (which he gives in detail) make him think ...

for fair play in public life. His devotion to freedom made him one of the first to warn the intellectual world of its moral obligations and personal ...

object of a person's loyalty and devotion. The state would have its own rituals, symbols, mythical founder, belief system and personality ...

Within Malawi, views on him ranged from a cult-like devotion to fear. While he portrayed himself as a caring headmaster to his people, his government ...

upon his lifetime infatuation with the theater, a devotion which would repeatedly lead him to failure and near-bankruptcy. His first such failure occurred ...

novel on the topic of maternal love and filial devotion, Ochii Maicii Domnului (Our Lord's Mother's Eyes). He routinely visited art ...

childhood, poverty, sad life, and devotion to the Pure Land sect of Buddhism are clearly present in his hokku. === Masaoka Shiki === ...

while still maintaining values of love and devotion, and condemning the deceitful ways of adultery, which the Restoration often praised. ...

quot;the Little German") on account of his devotion to Mozart. ===Early Career=== Through the friendly interposition of the Marquis Cavalli ...

Despite his devotion to Islam, Khomeini also emphasized international ... of Iranians was their religious devotion: We, in addition to wanting ...

"strong sense of family loyalty and devotion" in the relationships ... greater magical power, and her maternal devotion was believed to extend to ...

who was hostile to material progress. His devotion to the abolition of slavery, Native American rights, and wilderness preservation have now ...

justice of the United States. Thurmond's devotion to the original structure of the federal Constitution, coupled with his general conservatism, ...

at the right time, of all the various acts of devotion and ceremony enjoined by his own sacred hymns concerning things past, present, and to come. Many ...

which is said to have began as henotheism (devotion to one God while recognizing the existence of others) and not to have become fully monotheistic ...

personal experience of painting. He called this devotion to inner beauty, fervor of the spirit and deep spiritual desire inner necessity, which was a ...

of a wealthy, progressive city, dominated by devotion to the large temple. The inscriptions tell of a number of royal palaces in the city and ...

, Mori Ranmaru (森蘭丸), whose loyalty and devotion to his lord were widely praised. Just 11 days after the coup at Honnōji, Mitsuhide himself was ...

terms the simple spiritual path of devotion by which the soul finds loving communion with God. ==Character and legacy == [[Image:Heiligenkreuz ...

PC bang). Korean gamers enjoy fame for their devotion to the hobby, and many gaming sessions last hours, days or in a few extreme cases, weeks. ...

and probably kindled his lifelong devotion to theater. Voltaire maintained a lasting friendship with some Jesuit fathers. When he graduated and ...

and his anti-Semitism, and with the blind devotion of Wagner's followers ... years after, Wagner inspired fanatical devotion amongst his followers, and ...

the church. Sometimes people mistake this devotion to Mary as treating her ... had consequences in architecture, devotion, sacramental practice, and ...

and the morality of the priesthood, and the devotion of the people, have been manifestly increased by the total separation of the church from the ...

American activities by U.S. citizens. While their devotion to the Communist cause was well documented, the Rosenbergs denied the espionage charges until ...

death, Qufu, his hometown, became a place of devotion and remembrance. It is still a major destination for cultural tourism, and many Chinese people ...

that “shared similar ideals of single-minded devotion to duty and rigorous self-discipline” (Dodd and Richmond 2001, 220). In 1219, power passed ...

From his earliest years, Liszt expressed a deep devotion to the Almighty and desired to enter the priesthood rather than pursue a career in music ...

*Devotion to the traditions found in the Bible and the Qur'an, such as the stories of Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Moses. [[Image:JudaismSymbol ...

* Graef, Hilda. Mary: A History of Doctrine and Devotion. London: Sheed & Ward, 1985. ISBN 0722052219 * Marley, Stephen. The Life of the Virgin ...

the Jesuits; and he hated their casuists and devotion aise almost as much as Pascal himself. To oppose the Pope was to play into the hands of Louis ...

that the Christians outshone the pagans in their devotion to charitable work." (Thomas Woods). Sources: * Uhlhorn, Gerhard. Christian Charity ...

quot; because of his austere moral devotion to revolutionary political change. He was an influential member of the Committee of Public Safety ...

presented another strong current of devotion, pervading the lives of ... The Haridasa poets celebrated their devotion through songs called Devaranama ...

began acting in plays as well as continuing his devotion to sports. He went on to Central High School (Philadelphia), an academically challenging magnet ...

I bowed myself before one who is the object of a devotion and love which kings might envy and emperors sigh for in vain!" Introduction by ...

practice of ethical virtues and the pursuit of devotion and knowledge, resulted in the displacement of a false outlook (avidya) with a right outlook ...

], the mother of Jesus, to whom he held strong devotion]] Since giving his homily at the funeral of Pope John Paul, Pope Benedict XVI has continued ...

Fihrist (Index) demonstrates the devotion of medieval Muslim scholars to books and reliable sources; it contains a description of thousands of ...

on precious diptychs intended for private devotion, on illuminated manuscripts, as well as on secular items such as furniture, combs, or spoons ...

saint of India, taught a form of monotheistic devotion to Krishna that also suggested a blending of monistic theism. For Caitanya, Krishna is the sole ...

for a divine vision of Lord Vishnu. Seeing his devotion, Lord Vishnu came in guise as an old man begging for food. The sage went to get food for the ...

Wei Zehng's selfless devotion, straightforward advise and criticism to emperor, were nevertheless remembered as an exemplary attitude of ...

Gielgud was known as single-minded in his devotion to his craft. His pre-war has been credited with laying the foundation for the renaissance ...

between man and wife: "I remember the devotion of your youth, how as a bride you loved me and followed me through the desert, through a land not ...

his worldly life in favor of ascetic devotion to Christ. These plans were scuttled when Gregory returned home in 356, as his aging father required ...

Nevertheless, to facilitate religious devotion and education among the masses, various forms of art were used in churches to teaches biblical ...

the Mithraists considered the object of their devotion the Persian divinity MithraAlison Griffith. "Mithraism" Essays on Ancient Rome. EAWC ...

in 1251. The wood blocks testify to the pious devotion of king and his people. The word Tripitaka is Sanskrit meaning "three baskets," ...

upon trust in parents, won by their unflagging devotion to the child's best interests. As a result, gratitude, empathy, and a high ethical standard ...

can be seen in the ostentatious devotion to the Virgin Mary throughout her Coronation displays. Ives, 219–226. After her coronation, she settled ...

Latin cross to emphasize Catholic devotion to Mary. |align="center"|[[Image:Marian Cross.jpg|120px]] |- | | Nordic Cross ...

was a prosperous tailor, well-known for his devotion to Islam, and the family raised their children with deep religious grounding. ...

of 51 hymns, is noted for its passionate devotion. Along with the Saiva Nayanmars, Vaishnava Alvars were also producing devotional hymns and their ...

not all Catholics have a particularly strong devotion to icons or other religious artifacts, Catholic teaching distinguishes between veneration ...

Within Hinduism, Bhakti denotes devotion to a particular deity or form of God. Within Vaishnavism bhakti is only used in conjunction with Vishnu ...

quot; by some of his critics in the army for his devotion to Hitler, Blomberg was not himself a Nazi, and therefore represented a bridge between the army ...

but she was raised as a Catholic. Her devotion to her Catholic religious beliefs about marriage and divorce was the main reason she stayed in ...

His devotion to the United States (who led the UN forces), the United ... any communication, Moon’s extraordinary devotion to his church community ...

without inner piety, external displays of devotion are worthless. From the ... in Arabic calligraphy as a form of devotion. Many Muslims believe that ...

Korea is refreshing. Still, despite the fervor and devotion of its Christians, Korea remains firmly rooted in its Confucian heritage. Traditional concepts ...

fields of interest take years of single-minded devotion to achieve expertise, often requiring starting at an early age. In addition, today, expertise ...

as the highest form of religious devotion and articulated this viewpoint in his book, The Perfect Matrimony, which claimed to unveil the secret ...

#039;s "piety was rational and sincere. His devotion was fervent. He was fully persuaded of the truth of Christianity. He felt its importance to ...

who regarded imitation of Christ rather than devotion to Christ as the truest form of religion. Although he was loyal to the Church, his sense ...

survived, however, thanks to the underlying devotion she had earned over the years. But crisis, as a result of marriage, would come again with ...

country such as, "our faith in God, our devotion to family, and our appreciation for the value of freedom and hard work." Implied in the evocation ...

Mourning is observed in Islam by increased devotion, receiving visitors and condolences, and avoiding decorative clothing and jewelry. Widows observe ...

Chambers combined his literary talents with his devotion to Communism, writing four short stories in 1931 about proletarian hardship and revolt. One of ...

on moral and religious grounds. His one-pointed devotion to conquest and control based on his personal worldview has continuing resonance in our current ...

religion and known for their single-minded devotion to the religious life. There are several specific categories of monks including cenobites ...

#Whoever praises his own religion, due to excessive devotion, and condemns others with the thought "Let me glorify my own religion," ...

Lady Astor's devotion to Christian Science was more intense than orthodox, and she sent some practitioners away for disagreeing with her ...

cruelty shown to him by his own father, and his devotion to his business at the cost of the one woman he loved. The second ghost, of Christmas Present ...

15, 1942, "to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history." Some historians argue that the award caused Britain ...

attempt to suppress Protestantism, but his devotion to Roman Catholicism and the principle of cuius regio, eius religio, as laid down by his father, ...

the Ramayana has had a profound impact on the devotion, art and culture in the Indian Subcontinent. The Rāmāyana also had an important influence ...

Composers of Carnatic music were often inspired by religious devotion and were usually scholars proficient in one or more of the following languages: ...

his singleness of purpose, and his unselfish devotion to duty, we can truthfully say of Hancock that he was through and through pure gold." ...

The way of action (karma yoga), the way of devotion (bhakti yoga), and the way of knowledge (jnana yoga). Following these paths perfectly results ...

work in poetry and fiction reflect a passionate devotion to both the king and faith. It was only later, during the events leading up to France's ...

in the family, filial piety towards the parents, devotion to loving a spouse and the creation of a safe and stable home environment from being created ...

makes the sincerity of their faith and their devotion to Allah all the more evident. The Qur'an states that fasting was prescribed for those ...

to many women, few historians doubt Burr's devotion to his first wife and daughter, while they lived. He was profligate in his personal finances ...

Olivia (b. 1965). Newman was well known for his devotion to his wife and family. When once asked about his reputation for fidelity, he famously quipped ...

while expressing "loyalty and devotion" to Elizabeth, declaring ... Minister, Liz Truss, said, "Her devotion to duty is an example to ...

journeys caused the qualities of discipline, devotion, and self-sacrifice to be shown among the Mormon people. Arthur King Peters, Seven Trails ...

well known for their residents' devotion to high school basketball, commonly called Hoosier Hysteria in Indiana; the critically acclaimed ...

created and empowered by the concentration and devotion of the worshipers, whose life force combines with that of, say an animal, or a river to bring ...

a mantra), Bhakti Yoga (the yoga of love and devotion), Hatha Yoga, in which postures and meditations are aimed at raising the spiritual energy, and ...

renowned for their intensity of devotion. Some fans dedicated their lives to the band, following the Grateful Dead from concert to concert, ...

folio volume meant for public use, not private devotion; the weight of the type mirrored the weight of establishment authority behind it. The Geneva ...

Iscariot took offense at her extravagant devotion; it is the final insult ... #039; Passion is the focus of Christian devotion more than his earthly ministry. ...

This devotion extended to the rest of the family as well; in contrast to so many of his predecessors, Edward never experienced opposition from ...

explains the contempt of death and voluntary self-devotion which are so common among them; and then it was impressed on them by their original lawgiver ...

claimed to be against marriage only to test her devotion, and she broke off the relationship. Her heart broken, Sayers rebounded by becoming involved ...

multiple strains of his constant absences, devotion to revolutionary agitation, and the fact that she was a Jehovah's Witness, a religion that professes ...

in every respect except the central feature of devotion to a single god. While Freud's and Osman's primary theses may thus be dismissed, the ...

balance of fairness to both sides but also with a devotion to the facts. ===Investigative journalism=== Investigative journalism involves journalists ...

appealed to Zinoviev's and Kamenev's devotion to the Soviet Union as Old Bolsheviks and advised them that Trotsky was fomenting anti-Soviet ...

supposed contemporary of the sage Agastya, whose devotion brought the river Kaveri into existence. Seethalai Saathanar, "Manimekalai" ...

His later work has shown steadfast devotion to many traditions of American song, from folk and country/blues to gospel, rock and roll, and rockabilly ...

range from pure entertainment to religious devotion. Traditionally, music is transmitted orally. In a typical performance, a chorus of singers echoes ...

Speakers remembered Rogers' love of children, devotion to his religion, enthusiasm for music, and quirks. Teresa Heinz Kerry said of Rogers, "He ...

mission resonated: pre-Christian devotion was characterized by, for example, the worship of gods in groups of three, by sayings collected in ...

to Ali are indicative of his Shia devotion. The content and metaphors used in his Arabic qaṣīdahs are similar to those in his Azerbaijani ...

possibly angry god; others were simply to affirm devotion to the god. Numerous societies in history have practiced child sacrifice, apparently ...

of the awesome fate awaiting them, and on their devotion to their families. Even these stories, however, emphasized their fanaticism and wrong-headed ...

of female courage and leadership, piety, and devotion, as well as a French patriot. Though illiterate, uneducated, dying at the young age of 19 ...

slavery, "in spite of their oft-expressed devotion for liberty and equality, the clubs long remained indifferent to the horrors of slavery and the ...

of his legionaries, whose admiration and devotion to him was proverbial due to his promotion of those of skill over those of nobility. Caesar ...

1603) wrote songs set to music expressing their devotion to God. The Sikh kirtan, which also originated out of this tradition, involves the singing ...

namzha," supports respect for authority, devotion to the institution of marriage and family, and dedication to civic duty. It governs how to send ...

wired.com/2003/12/apple-store-chain-of-devotion/ Apple Store: Chain of Devotion] WIRED, December 10, 2003. Retrieved November 11, 2022. ...

her loyalty to the party and her devotion to giving the leading role in the party and outside it to the working class. She proclaimed her full ...

person (often referred to as a "private devotion"). They are also found in a minority of Protestant worship places; in Reformed and Anabaptist ...

the creation of works of religious devotion. These included churches and monasteries, icons, and hagiographies of Georgian saints. Many secular ...

from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly ...

Sunday's appearances "gained the devotion of millions and helped bring Prohibition to America." Despite questions about his income ...

by the presence of the Spirit, made devotion the deepest pleasure. As far as Paul was concerned, that was all he or anyone like him needed, and ...

of the people's feelings for and devotion to their leaders,Helen-Louise Hunter, [https://books.google.com/books?id=lrz5OJvCkmIC&pg=PA25 ...

He attended Brookline's public Edward Devotion School from kindergarten through the beginning of third grade, then Noble and Greenough Lower ...

However, his amorous, almost abject, missives of devotion were, it seems, received with suspicion and accusations of incredulity – his first ...

of the people's feelings for and devotion to their leaders, Helen-Louise Hunter, Kim Il-song's North Korea (Westport, CT: Greenwood ...

Universe. By his courageous and determined devotion to duty, Captain Shepard rendered valuable and distinguished service and contributed greatly to the ...

youthful credit, remained steadfast in his devotion to his family's friend and patron so adamantly that he was expelled from the school. The action ...

monument stands as testament of our perpetual devotion and respect for Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. CSA 1821-1877, one of the South's finest ...

in our veneration of religion and piety; in our devotion to civil and religious liberty; in our regard to whatever advances human knowledge, or improves ...

with the most important virtue of a king being his devotion to the Hebrew God Yahweh and a determination to rid the land of pagan religious practices. ...

an indication of Bonaparte's devotion to the principles of the Enlightenment, and by others as a masterstroke of propaganda obfuscating ...

talent, but nonetheless had perfect pitch and his devotion to music remained vitally important to him throughout his life—he made frequent use of musical ...

although observance was not always orthodox, devotion to and identification with the faith was high. Islam was the established religion in 2007, and as ...

This continuous study of the Torah and the Talmud produced such a devotion to their faith that the Jews considered life without their religion ...

of universal salvation through public devotion and prayer. This tradition expounded at length upon the nature of the afterlife, positing a hierarchical ...

for eternity. Praise, prayer, and fervent devotion pervade the song offerings that he lays at the feet of this nameless divinity of his. Ascetic ...

of the American Red Cross in 1881 was due to the devotion and dedication of Clara Barton. After 1980 scholarly attention turned to ordinary soldiers ...

In the East, a child’s devotion toward his or her parents is called filial piety and is considered the root of all goodness and morality. Confucius ...

burning anti-revolutionary pamphlet, swearing his devotion to the Republic. Hampson, 26. He had powerful allies when he sought to become a member ...

power to go forward only from the constant devotion of a pure-spirited woman whom he had left behind. She is his constant support and stay; the hope ...

released in 2000, is a Sanskrit-language ode of devotion to a higher power and a wish for peace on earth. The climactic battle theme of The Matrix Revolutions ...

While Trujillo was nominally a Roman Catholic, his devotion was limited to a perfunctory role in public affairs; he placed faith in local folk ...

The Qur'an early became a focus of Muslim devotion and eventually a subject of theological controversy. In the eighth century, the Mu'tazilis ...

St Demetrius of Thessalonica – Cult and Devotion in the Middle Ages |author ... St Demetrius of Thessalonica; Cult and Devotion in the Middle Ages |publisher ...

children, in turn, can offer their parents filial devotion and respect. Siblings can care for and help one another in various ways. The love between spouses ...

that requires mobility and total devotion, that I am not in a physical condition to offer." [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7252109 ...