The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1698 page)
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Nigoda
.
.
Minute, single-celled, living beings which, according to Jains, pervade the universe. Their presence makes the Jain commitment to
ahi
s
(non-violence) even more scrupulous than in other Indian religions.
ahi
s(non-violence) even more scrupulous than in other Indian religions.Niha
g
g(Pañj
b
, ‘without anxiety’). Militant core of Sikh
Kh
ls
. Niha
g
Si
ghs
arose in the time of Gur
Gobind Si
gh
whose
Dasam Granth
they particularly revere. Niha
gs are distinguishable by their dark blue shirt and tall, tightly tied
turban
, surrounded by a steel ring. As well as the
Five Ks
they carry steel weapons. For Niha
gs iron/steel symbolizes God's might. Cannabis is used to aid meditation.
b, ‘without anxiety’). Militant core of SikhKh
ls. NihagSi
ghsarose in the time of Gur
Gobind Sighwhose
Dasam Granth
they particularly revere. Niha
gs are distinguishable by their dark blue shirt and tall, tightly tiedturban
, surrounded by a steel ring. As well as the
Five Ks
they carry steel weapons. For Niha
gs iron/steel symbolizes God's might. Cannabis is used to aid meditation.Other books
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