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Dozin means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: Mandala Texts: Trengwa: Prayer Beads

Dozin (མདོ་འཛིན་) refers to the primary bead.—The rosary has a primary bead known as dozin (མདོ་འཛིན་), which is larger than the rest of the beads. This main bead should be white in colour and round in shape for pacifying activities, yellow with knots or in the shape of stupa for intensifying activities, semi-circular or flat with red colour for subjugating activities and triangular and edgy in dark colour for terrifying activities. The preferred string for the rosary is golden threads or thread spun by a virtuous, beautiful, intelligent and gentle maiden. White woollen string is recommended for pacifying activities, yellow cotton thread for intensifying, red silk thread for subjugating and dark threads made from skin for terrifying activities.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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