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Life of Pi Vocabulary By: Scott Sosnowski Darshan Definition- a preacher or teacher of Aggadah or Halakhah in a synagogue Personal Definition- an equal to the Christian preachers Sentence- I know very little about Aggadah or Halakhah so I probably would not understand a Darshan’s teachings. Zoomorphism Definition- attribution of animal characteristics or qualities to a god Personal Definition- animal characteristics given to a god or something not an animal Sentence- Yann Martel incorporates zoomorphism into the Life of Pi. MannaDefinition-the food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in the wilderness Personal Definition- Food given by a higher power to the Israelites Sentence- Without manna all of the people would have died of starvation. Sufi Definition- a member of an ascetic, mystical Muslim sect Personal Definition- a group of mystical Muslim movements, which wear woolen garments Sentence- It would be very uncomfortable to be a Sufi because the woolen garments they wear are probably itchy. Swami Definition- an honorific title given to a Hindu religious teacher Personal Definition- title given to an honourable Hindu teacher Sentence- Swami Vivekananda spread light on the rich heritage of Sanatana Dharma. Hajj Definition- the pilgrimage to Mecca, which every adult Muslim is supposed to make at least once in his or her lifetime Personal Definition- a mandatory journey to Mecca for all adults Sentence- I would not want to attend the hajj for fear of being trampled in a state of panic. AgnosticDefinition- a person who holds that the existence of the ultimate cause, as God, and the essential nature of things are unknown and unknowable, or that human knowledge is limited to experience Personal Definition- The more one experiences the more one knows Sentence- God and religion is very hard for agnostic people to believe because they have not experienced it. Ashram Definition- a secluded building, often the residence of a guru, used for religious retreat or instruction in Hinduism Personal Definition- A Hindu building used for religion and instruction Sentence- Going to an ashram would be like a vacation for some people with the added pleasure of strengthening their religious values. Imam Definition- the officiating priest of a mosque Personal Definition- Muslim priest head of a mosque Sentence- I have never been inside of a mosque therefore making me unable to ever meet an Imam. Sikh Definition- a member of a monotheistic religion, founded in the Punjab c1500 by the guru Nanak, that refuses to recognize the Hindu caste system or the Brahmanical priesthood and forbids magic, idolatry, and pilgrimages Personal Definition- doesn’t recognize the Hindu religion and is part of the monotheistic religion Sentence- Most male Sikhs are given the same middle name, Singh, meaning lion. Brahman Definition- a member of the highest, or priestly, class among the Hindus Personal Definition- high priest of Hinduism Sentence- A Brahman must be very knowledgeable and spiritually dedicated to hold their position. Bapu Gandhi Definition- political and spiritual leader in India’s struggle with Britain for home rule Personal Definition- cultural leader strengthening the independence of India Sentence- Most people not knowing anything about India still know who Bapu Gandhi is. Atman Definition- the individual self, known after enlightenment to be identical with Brahman Personal Definition- It means self Sentence- Atman is embedded into the making of the universe. Salaam Alaykum Definition- is an Arab greeting meaning “peace be upon you” Personal Definition- Arab welcome translating to “peace be upon you” Sentence- It is doubtful that most Americans that go to Arabic states would receive the greeting Salaam Alaykum. Pandit Definition- a man in India esteemed for his wisdom or learning: often used as a title of respect Personal Definition- a man of wisdom and learning; his name is used as a title Sentence- Is a university degree mandatory to earn the title of a pandit? Kabbalist Definition- an ancient Jewish mystical tradition based on an esoteric interpretation of the Old Testament Personal Definition- Jewish tradition centred on the Old Testament Sentence- The reading of the Old Testament would be necessary to fully understand a Kabbalist. Samskara Samara Definition- the Hindu concept of imprints left on the subconscious mind by experience. Personal Definition- Hindu idea of experiences leaving imprints on the inner mind. Sentence- When Pi was in the lifeboat, all alone in the middle of the ocean, he experiences Samara. Lakshmi Definition- the Hindu goddess of fortune Personal Definition- a Hindu goddess of fortune Sentence- Lakshmi seems to bless some people but many others never feel her giving hand. Limbo Definition- a place or state of oblivion to which persons or things are regarded as being relegated when cast aside, forgotten, past, or out of date Personal Definition- things or people are forgotten or in the past Sentence- I took a French class in grade seven but all the information I received is limbo now. Ganesha Definition- the Hindu god of wisdom Personal Definition- the god of wisdom in the Hindu religion Sentence- Albert Einstein must have been blessed many times by Ganesha to be as smart as he was. Qur’anDefinition- the religious text of Islam Personal Definition- the bible for Islamic people Sentence- The Qur’an should be kept in hotel nightstands along with the bible. Patriarch Definition- the male head of a family or tribal line Personal Definition- the dominant male Sentence- The patriarch of our household is my father until my mom gets mad them she seems to take over. Virgin Mary of Guadalupe Definition- a celebrated Roman Catholic icon of the Virgin Mary Personal Definition- biblical figure of the Catholic religion Sentence- The Virgin Mary of Guadalupe is an important figure in the Christian religion. Miracle Definition- an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause Personal Definition- a miraculous event that is not understandable Sentence- It was a miracle that house 5382 was the only house on the block that wasn’t vandalized. Vision Definition- an experience in which a personage, thing, or event appears vividly or credibly to the mind, although not actually present Personal Definition- A scene is recreated in a person’s head with detail and realism Sentence- During CALM class, I had a vision of floating temples in the middle of the ocean; then Madam Weir asked me a question on finances. Krishna Definition- an avatar of Vishnu and one of the most popular of Indian deities, who appears in the Bhagavad-Gita as the teacher of Arjuna Personal Definition-a well liked good appearing in the Bhagavad-Gita Sentence- Krishna is too beautiful to explain because words only limit his beauty. Dhikr Definition- a meeting of dervishes at which a phrase containing a name of God is chanted rhythmically to induce a state of ecstasy Personal Definition- the name of a God is chanted repeated to create an unsurpassable state of happiness. Sentence- On the few times being to church I have seen people chant a dhikr and it made me feel uncomfortable. Hafiz Definition-a title of respect for a Muslim who knows the Koran by heart Personal Definition- title given to a Muslim who knows the all the words to the Koran Sentence- It would be extremely hard to gain the title of a hafiz because religious books are very lengthy. Kaaba Definition- a cube-shaped building in Mecca, the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine, into which is built the black stone believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham. Muslims turn in its direction when praying Personal Definition-a religious building in Mecca in which there is black stone, Muslims face it to pray Sentence- During a hajj the Kaaba looks like a black dot surrounded by thousands of people in their robes. Literalism Definition- adherence to the exact letter or the literal sense, as in translation or interpretation Personal Definition- extracts factual sense out of something Sentence- Literalism can be a limitation due to one isn’t getting the understanding the author may have intended in their piece of literature. FundamentalismDefinition- a movement in American Protestantism that arose in the early part of the 20th century in reaction to modernism and that stresses the infallibility of the Bible not only in matters of faith and morals but also as a literal historical record, holding as essential to Christian faith belief in such doctrines as the creation of the world, the virgin birth, physical resurrection, atonement by the sacrificial death of Christ, and the Second Coming Personal Definition- believes in original Christian principles in a modern world. Sentence- Fundamentalism is a setback to the modern world in which we are trying to go back into the past and sacrificing the good of the future for it. Nataraja Definition- a depiction of the god Shiva as the cosmic dancer who performs his divine dance to destroy a weary universe and make preparations for the god Brahma to start the process of creation Personal Definition- a picture of the god, Shiva, dancing to destroy the universe for new creation done by Brahma Sentence- Unlike Krishna I doubt that the god Shiva in the Nataraja is as popular to the Hindu people. Shakti Definition- the wife of a deity, especially of Shiva Personal Definition- the wife of Shiva and other gods Sentence- Shakti may have difficult time keeping the household tidy because Shiva is known as the destroyer. Parvati Definition- the wife of Shiva and the benevolent form of the Mother Goddess Personal Definition- wife of Shiva and looks like Mother Goddess Sentence- Parvati is the mother to Ganesha and Skanda. Boli Definition- refers to bank-owned life insurance Personal Definition- life insurance that is owned by a bank Sentence- Boli may be a smart investment if people depend on you to make money. Yashoda Definition- the wife of Nanda within the Puranic texts of Hinduism Personal Definition- Nanda’s wife and is written in Hinduism texts Sentence- The baby, Krishna, is teasing his mother, Yahoda. Rabbi Definition- any of the Jewish scholars of the 1st to 6th centuries a.d. who contributed to the writing, editing, or compiling of the Talmud Personal Definition- a Jewish scholar in the first to sixth century making the Talmud Sentence- Rabbis have the power to excommunicate those who disrespect them. Prayer rug Definition- a small rug upon which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself during his devotions Personal Definition- rug which Muslims prayer on Sentence-Mr. Kumar has a prayer rug which Pi thinks is very interesting and now wants one for himself. Mosque Definition- a Muslim temple or place of public worship Personal Definition- a temple of the Muslim religion Sentence- the Al-Azhar Mosque is located in Egypt and it can accommodate over 20,000 worshipers. Temple Definition- an edifice or place dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or deities Personal Definition- a building to worship gods or higher powers Sentence- The pantheon is a famous Roman temple which still stands today. Idolater Definition- a worshiper of idols Personal Definition- worships people they look up to Sentence- These people are idolaters to a famous pop star, Justin Beiber. Piety Definition- reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations Personal Definition- respect for God or devotion to religion Sentence- Driven by piety Muslims take the long journey to Mecca to be part of the hajj. Jesus Definition- the supreme example of God's nature expressed through human beings Personal Definition- God’s son who came to earth in representation of God Sentence- Jesus is role model for many people in the Christian religion; he has many idolaters. Pope Plus Pope Pius Definition- head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City State, from 2 March 1939 until death in 1958 Personal Definition- head of Catholic church in Vatican City State from 1939 to 1958 Sentence- Pope Pius was responsible for the reforms of the Canon Laws. Hare Krishna Definition- a religious sect based on Vedic scriptures, whose followers engage in joyful congregational chanting of Krishna's name Personal Definition- Follows of Krishna and it is a religious group Sentence- Christopher joined the Hare Krishna this weekend. Sanctum Definition- a sacred or holy place Personal Definition- a sacred place Sentence- Every religion has their own sanctum such as the Christians have a church and the Muslims have mosques. Vishnu Definition- a deity believed to have descended from heaven to earth in several incarnations, or avatars, varying in number from nine to twenty-two, but always including animals Personal Definition- a god that came down to earth several times always including animals, the preserver Sentence- There is a better chance of seeing the god Vishnu who descended to earth multiple times rather than seeing Jesus who only descended once. Muhammad Definition- Arab prophet, founder of Islam Personal Definition- founder of Islam Sentence- Muhammad must have been a very intelligent man to write the Qur’an. Allah Definition- the Supreme Being; God Personal Definition- Arabic god Sentence- Is Allah the only Arabic god? Shiva Definition- “the Destroyer,” the third member of the Trimurti, along with Brahma the Creator and Vishnu the Preserver Personal Definition- destroys things and work alongside Brahma and Vishnu Sentence- Shiva was the god who partook in the Nataraja. Baptism Definition- a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church Personal Definition- ceremony which water is used to purify in the Christian religion Sentence- I was baptised at the Martin Luther church in Red Deer when I was a child. Holy of Holies Definition- the innermost chamber of the Biblical tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem, in which the ark of the covenant was kept Personal Definition-the inner chamber of the temple in Jerusalem and biblical tabernacle, which the ark of covenant is kept Sentence- The holy of holies would be an interesting place to see if it is open to the public. Mystic Definition- the nature of or pertaining to mysteries known only to the initiated Personal Definition- unknown to anyone but the initiator Sentence- When Julie was sick her doctor created a mystic formula for her. Cite Chadwick, A. (2004, 08 17). Dictionary.com. Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/ Wales, J. (2001, 01 15). Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://www.wikipedia.org/ Brin, S. (1998, 07 04). Google images. Retrieved from https://www.google.ca/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi Source Darshan Definition- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/darshan?s=t Picture-http://wallpapers.oneindia.in/v/album01/Kannada/Actor/darshan/darshan04.JPG.html Zoomorphism Definition- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoomorphism Picture- http://www.desicomments.com/wallpapers/wallpapers/animal-wallpapers/ Manna Definition- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/manna?s=t Picture-http://www.workersforjesus.com/manna.htm Sufi Definition- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sufi?s=t Picture-http://www.mideastweb.org/Middle-East-Encyclopedia/sufism.htm Swami Definition-http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/swami?s=t Picture-http://www.namadwaar.org/articles/mahans/vivekananda.html Hajj Definition-http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hajj?s=t Picture-http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2221739/Extraordinary-photos-millionsjoyful-Muslims-descending-Mecca-haj-pilgrimage.html Agnostic 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