reverence
ਸ਼ਰਧਾ
definition
verb
the many divine beings reverenced by Hindu tradition
regard or treat with deep respect.
noun
rituals showed honor and reverence for the dead
deep respect for someone or something.
example
That is because it is a part of our mourning for the oldest of sons to have his head shaved in 'reverence' to a dead parent.
He will be remembered with deep affection and 'reverence' by the countless numbers of people whose lives he touched and influenced.
In Spain, the dance is done to 'reverence' the Blessed Sacrament, a consecrated wafer used in Communion.
When I got there in my family's carriage, Jean-Luc, my family's driver, helped me put down my baggage and I said my goodbyes to him, and he made a brief 'reverence' and went back home.
Punchithaya's tryst with art stems from his admiration and deep 'reverence' for Nature.
Respect and 'reverence' for all religious and philosophical traditions is at the heart of democratic civil society which makes student newspapers possible.
Let man only approach his own self with a deep respect, even 'reverence' for all that the creative soul, the God-mystery within us, puts forth.
The woman's presence drew 'reverence' from deep within Portia's soul, though Portia was unaware of the connecting path between their hearts.
Cultural strain remains greatest in Japan, where concepts of brain death remain unacceptable to many people and traditional attitudes to death 'reverence' the body and its transformation into a new ancestor.
In fact walkers are indeed kindred spirits - sharing a deep respect and 'reverence' for the landscape, culture and heritage of the area.
Respect, honour and 'reverence' for the Lord are the beginning of wisdom; those who act accordingly have a good understanding.
Our folklore and arts and crafts reflect our love and 'reverence' for the animal world.
When the classical culture invaded Egypt, they sought to capture the deep 'reverence' afforded to Thoth and amalgamated his characteristics into their own god Hermes.
They were able to persuade people that Stonehenge should be a place of 'reverence' and respect, and to deal with the tiny group of people who felt compelled to climb up the stones without creating a riot.
the messenger made his 'reverence'
That's why many view the law of the river with nearly biblical 'reverence' .
We faithfully attend churches and other religious services, giving 'reverence' and love to the One who called us into being.
Figures who dismiss argument - like the Pythagoreans, who 'reverence' their Master and want only to treasure his words - are always seen as philosophically marginal.
And there's something very wonderful and God-like about that unfolding that makes me want to 'reverence' it.
rituals showed honour and 'reverence' for the dead
rituals showed honor and 'reverence' for the dead
The overall appearance of the sculpture is one of elegance and 'reverence' reflecting the dignity of the memorial.
His enthusiasm and commanding personality enabled him to influence greatly the work of many of his juniors, so that they came to 'reverence' him as the founder of their careers.
All of this solemnity had the effect of devitalizing Potter's work, prematurely shrouding it with all the cobwebs of respectability and 'reverence' .
These words reflect the great 'reverence' , respect and love that the Prophet always showed towards animals.
‘Silent Running’ is the grandfather of modern science fiction/fantasy films, and Universal has honored it with respect and 'reverence' .
The large, solid iron gates opened with an ear-piercing shriek and Ithelien carried me across it swiftly; the guards made a 'reverence' as I galloped past.
Baptist spirituality takes to heart the divine command to honor father and mother, and to 'reverence' gray hairs.
I do not know whence come this respect and this 'reverence' .
The zombie genre is one rich in history and it takes a person with honor and 'reverence' for that genre to pull off a good zombie flick.
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