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Bhasma

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in the religious doctrine of India, is a mixture of the dust of sandal-wood and dry cow-dung. With it a certain mark (Terunama) is made on the forehead, by which the various religious sects distinguish themselves.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bhasma'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bhasma.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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