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Thus, gurus are sublime beings, since u stands for uttara, meaning supreme.
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Andromeda (Skt: uttara bhadrapada) (#25 of the 27 lunar constellations, when the count is begun with 0, associated with the element of fire) khrums-stod
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Andromeda (Skt: uttara bhadrapada) (#25 of the 27 lunar constellations, when the count is begun with 0, associated with the element of fire) khrums-stod
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And because this region is superior (uttara) to all, therefore, it is called the north (uttara).
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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_Mimánsá_, there are two Mimánsás: the first (_pūrva_) treats of the rules of duty, as derived from the Vedas, the second or subsequent (_uttara_) treats of Brahmá, the universal cause and soul.
Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya W.A [Translator] Montriou
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The position of the participle as the uttara-pada in such compounds as abhi_gñ_ânâbhi_gñ_âtai_h_ is common in Buddhist Sanskrit.
Chips From A German Workshop, Vol. V. Miscellaneous Later Essays 1861
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We Blog A Lot 2008
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The latter, _uttara_ [57] commonly called Ved [= a] nta, and attributed to Vy [= a] sa (or B [= a] dar [= a] yana), deduces from the text of the Indian scriptures a refined psychology, which goes to a denial of
The Religions of India Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow Edward Washburn Hopkins 1894
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a connected whole is called Mîmâṃsâ, and is divided into two branches, the earlier (pûrva) and the later (uttara).
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 Charles Eliot 1896
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"Garuda said, 'O Brahmanas, since this quarter saveth from sin, and since one attaineth to salvation here, it is for this saying (Uttarana) power that it is called the north (uttara).
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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