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Sisu is extraordinary determination in the face of extreme adversity, and courage that is presented typically in situations where success is unlikely. It expresses itself in taking action against the odds, and displaying courage and resoluteness in the face of adversity; in other words, deciding on a course of action, and then adhering to it even if repeated failures ensue.
A relatively modern addition to Hebrew, the word was initially used in the 1970s, and gained momentum in subsequent decades. According to Tamar Katriel , professor of communications in the University of Haifa , firgun differs from giving compliments, since it is "about an affinity that is authentic and without agenda". [ 1 ]
Sevā means "selfless service". A more recent interpretation of the word is "dedication to others". [1] In Hinduism, it is also known as karma yoga, as described in the Bhagavata Gita. [2] In Sikhism seva is an act of service to Waheguru (Supreme God), and it is a way to become closer to Waheguru. The principles of seva underpin many Sikh values.
In modern English, a shibboleth can have a sociological meaning, referring to any in-group word or phrase that can distinguish members from outsiders. [23] It is also sometimes used in a broader sense to mean jargon , the proper use of which identifies speakers as members of a particular group or subculture .
seem unusual today, but 1980 was a year before the birth of the London Marathon, and the sight of a runner on the road in England --- particularly a woman --- was reason for staring and pointing. We started to train and, although we’d been in the habit of jogging a couple of miles several days a week, we were told we needed a new
Krishna illustrates the concept of Karma Yoga or the path of selfless action through various examples, demonstrating that every individual can achieve spiritual growth by performing their duties with dedication, integrity, and compassion. By letting go of personal desires and outcomes, one attains a state of equanimity, where success and ...
The opposite of Sakama Karma (action with desire), [8] Nishkama Karma has been variously explained as 'Duty for duty's sake' [9] and as 'Detached Involvement', which is neither negative attitude nor indifference; and has today found many advocates in the modern business area where the emphasis has shifted to ethical business practices adhering to intrinsic human values and reducing stress at ...
A summary of the archetype: "A reluctant hero is a tarnished or ordinary man with several faults or a troubled past, and he is pulled reluctantly into the story, or into heroic acts.