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  2. Initiation - Wikipedia

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    In an extended sense, it can also signify a transformation in which the initiate is 'reborn' into a new role. Examples of initiation ceremonies might include Christian baptism or confirmation , Jewish bar or bat mitzvah , acceptance into a fraternal organization , secret society or religious order , or graduation from school or recruit training .

  3. Initiation (chemistry) - Wikipedia

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    Copolymerization, which is when different kinds of monomers are initiated and react with each other, is more stable and can happen at lower temperatures than Homopolymerization. [4] Self-initiation between homo-monomers is a difficult mechanism to observe because species that are initiated aren't always the same kind of monomer. [4]

  4. Religious initiation rites - Wikipedia

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    The initiated Sikh is also called an Amritdhari, literally meaning "Amrit Taker" or one who has "Taken on Amrit". Khande Di Pahul was initiated in the times of Guru Gobind Singh when Khalsa was inaugurated at Sri Anandpur Sahibon the day of Baisakhi in 1699. Guru Gobind Singh asked a gathering of Sikhs who was prepared to die for God.

  5. Hazing - Wikipedia

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    Hazing of a French military pilot in 1997 at 1,000 hours of flight time. Hazing (), initiation, [1] beasting [2] (British English), bastardisation (Australian English), ragging (South Asian English) or deposition refers to any activity expected of someone in joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them regardless of a person's willingness to participate.

  6. Mysticism - Wikipedia

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    Its figurative meaning is to be initiated into the "mystery revelation". The meaning derives from the initiatory rites of the pagan mysteries. [web 2] Also appearing in the New Testament is the related noun μυστήριον (mustérion or mystḗrion), the root word of the English term "mystery". The term means "anything hidden", a mystery or ...

  7. Ukuthwasa - Wikipedia

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    Ukuthwasa process entails physical, psychological, and spiritual manifestations, which are believed to cleanse and prepare the initiate. The term ukuthwasa, meaning "come out" or "be reborn," signifies the transformative nature of the experience. Both men and women can become traditional healers through this calling.

  8. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - Wikipedia

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    Contemporary baptismal font inspired by the baptismal fonts of the early church originating from the Jewish ‘mikvah’ (see baptismal font in house of Joseph, Nazareth, 1st Century), [citation needed] suitable for full-immersion baptisms of adults, Catholic Guardian Angels Parish in East London, United Kingdom.

  9. Diksha - Wikipedia

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    The initiate bathes, has the hair cut, and comes before the guru. As part of a vedic ritual, the initiate receives the guru mantra, which translates to "I take refuge in Swaminarayana". The initiate is then given the sacred thread, new clothes, a pagh, a bowl for eating, along with a new name. [19] [20]