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Saty
graha
graha(Skt., ‘truth force’). The power of truth without force or violence to change political and other circumstances. It was developed by M. K.
G
ndh
, drawing on an association of
sat
with
satya
(‘truth’), and
agrah
(‘grasp firmly’). It puts together the power associated with
tapas
and the tradition of
ahi
s
, and is often equated with non-violence as such.
G
ndh, drawing on an association ofsat
with
satya
(‘truth’), and
agrah
(‘grasp firmly’). It puts together the power associated with
tapas
and the tradition of
ahi
s, and is often equated with non-violence as such.Satya Sai Baba
(Hindu spiritual guide and miracle worker):
(Hindu spiritual guide and miracle worker):
Saul
.
.
The first king of the Israelites. 1 Samuel contains several stories about Saul's accession (see 9. 1–10. 16; 10. 17–27; 11), some indicating conflict about the propriety of so great an innovation.
Sautr
ntikas
.
ntikas.
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