Definitions
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- n. A double-edged sword from India, used ceremonially in Sikhism.
- n. A religious symbol of Sikhism, having the shape of three swords: a khanda, a chakram and two kirpans.
Etymologies
Examples
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However, the court permitted plaintiff to move ahead on his claim that he should be permitted to wear the kara (steel bracelet) and khanda (pendant), possess a second kanga (religious comb), possess longer turbans, remain in contact with religious articles during searches, and that prison religious exercise policies should be re-written to include Sikhs.
Recent Prisoner Religious Exercise Cases In U.S. and Britain
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[586] He is the deified sword, the name being _khanda-aba_ or sword-father.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala
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The long cut-and-thrust sword is not uncommon, and also the _khanda_ or double-edged sword.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala
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He had a watch-dog who warned him of the approach of his enemies, and he is named after the _khanda_ or sword which he always carried.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala
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'Paritanamichithe' (Patnam Subramania Iyer) in khanda chapu with an inherent pep about it brightened up things.
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Shloka's rhythmic grasp was in full flow in Jatrikattu in Maand with the khanda jati combinations crisply highlighted.
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Because They Love Me khanda - santee, California Iraq
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'part' to mean a _piece_ (khanda); for Brahman does not admit of being divided into pieces, and moreover, the difficulties connected with the former interpretation would present themselves here also.
The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Ramanuja — Sacred Books of the East, Volume 48
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