Harijan
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Etymology
Origin of Harijan
First recorded in 1930–35; from Neo-Sanskrit harijana “person of Hari” (a name for Vishnu), hence, in Gandhi's conception, a child of God
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One of them was Jagadish Harijan, 25, in the first year of his training course.
From Washington Post • Oct. 2, 2021
Harijan learned that when he was away, she would wear makeup and flirt with other boys in the village.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2015
"After the wedding, everyone tells you, 'You have responsibilities now,'" said Harijan, who remarried and has three children.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2015
The pamphlet quoted at length from Gandhi's writings in the paper Harijan, from his speeches and those of Congress officers, from pamphlets and articles.
From Time Magazine Archive
Two weeks ago, as part of a week-long celebration of Gandhi's birth, all India observed an official Harijan Day.
From Time Magazine Archive
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