The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (656 page)
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Dhruva
(Skt., ‘fixed, constant’). In Hindu mythology, the son of Utt
nap
da and grandson of
Manu
. His constancy has made him the symbol of fidelity in Hindu marriage ceremonies.
napda and grandson ofManu
. His constancy has made him the symbol of fidelity in Hindu marriage ceremonies.
Dh
’l-
ijja
.
’l-ijja.
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n
’l-Nn(Arab., ‘owner of the fish’). A Quranic name for the Prophet Y
nus (
Jonah
), after whom s
ra 10 is named.
nus (Jonah
), after whom s
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