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MitraIn Vedic Hinduism, one of the gods in the category of Adityas, or sovereign principles of the universe. He represents friendship, integrity, harmony, and all other qualities necessary to maintain order in human existence. He is usually paired with Varuna, the guardian of the cosmic order, whose powers he complements as guardian of the human order. As spirit of the day, he is sometimes associated with the sun. His Iranian counterpart is Mithra. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A fourteen-year-old thief, Mitra, and her little brother Babak join the magus Melchior's caravan after Babak starts to prophesy through dreams, prompting Melchior and two other magi to set out for Bethlehem, where a child has been born in a stable. Mitra used to live a highborn life in ancient Persia, but her family's downfall has led her to take refuge with her younger brother, Babak, in a network of caves and tombs known as the City of the Dead. It is worth pointing out that there are 150 million Indians who profess the Muslim faith," Mitra observes. |
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