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Cosmos

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the universe seen as a well-ordered whole.

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Universe

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A particular sphere of activity, interest, or experience.
All existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos. The universe is believed to be at least 10 billion light years in diameter and contains a vast number of galaxies; it has been expanding since its creation in the Big Bang about 13 billion years ago.

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Galaxy

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The galaxy of which the solar system is a part; the Milky Way.

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Milk way

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System

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archetype

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A very typical example of a certain person or thing.

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Tzolk’in

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Mayanists on the 260-day Mesoamerican calendar originated by the Maya

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ancestor

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Ajdad

A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.

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Ripe

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Reside

Let enjoy what is ripe!

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Hunab ku

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The Hunab Ku symbol is a testament to the belief that it can unite the opposing forces.

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Plasma cosmology

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a model of the origins of the Universe in which plasma and electromagnetic forces play a significant role

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Elegance

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Zibai o Zerafat

The quality of being graceful in appearance n manners

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Terrestrial

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of, on, or relating to the earth.

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Compromise

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“an ability to listen to two sides in a dispute, and devise a compromise acceptable to both”

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Attunement

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to bring into harmony : tune.

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Ecstacy

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transport mean intense exaltation of mind and feelings

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Integrity

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Honestly and strong moral principles

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Discernment

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Basirat

Ability to judge well

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Endure

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Tahamol kardan

suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.

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Continuum

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Selsele.zanjire

By being conscious of your …

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Cosmology

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is a branch of astronomy concerned with the studies of the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to today and on into the future. It is the scientific study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe.

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Synthesis

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the combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

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Fragment

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a small part broken or separated off something

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Illuminate

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Light up

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Constellation

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DescriptionA constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived outline or pattern, typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature,

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Integrate

Integration

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combine (one thing) with another so that they become a whole.