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Are they gona remake the rest of the series but different now that asoka could change skywalker to stay good or will they just ignore anyrthing
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I just watched the new star wars movie clone wars and im wondering what there gona do with asoka?
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And his head was like unto the shining moon; adorned with white teeth within the mouth; and with mane scattered over, resembling a heap of asoka flowers.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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The ruddy tint of thy lips freed from the memory of Arjuna's kisses, will bud anew as a pair of fresh asoka leaves, and the soft, white glow of thy skin will be born again in a hundred fragrant jasmine flowers.
Chitra, a play in one act Rabindranath Tagore 1901
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Continuing his search, he at last discovered her, her beauty dimmed by grief, seated under a tree in a beautiful asoka grove, guarded by hideous rakshasas with the faces of buffaloes, dogs, and swine.
National Epics Kate Milner Rabb 1901
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Similarly the asoka, pipal, banyan and mango trees are sacred, and also the Brahmani duck and the _swastik_ sign.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894
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In the royal gardens stands an asoka tree whose bloom is retarded.
Primitive Love and Love-Stories Henry Theophilus Finck 1890
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Their crooked noses lead them past unkempt asoka trees into a large labyrinth of corridors, following wafts of roasting coffee beans they walk, their shoulders slouching slightly to the right under the weight of a stack of yellow soiled files.
Trivial Matters 2009
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I'm keen to talk to them about their view of their country and where it's heading. asoka on the line from sri lanka has a message for the protesters - understand the ground reality he says ...
BBC World Have Your Say Ben Allen 2009
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And why is asoka in the picture? nothing actually, given the fact that indians actually dissed buddhism long ago and opted hinduism as their national religion instead. wonder why he still got the cheek to mention buddhism when his ancestors threw it away. ponpokku simple, the king songtsen gampo (605-649) of tobot (tibet) sent ppl to india to recieve buddhism scriptures in india, after he married the princess bhrikuti devi from nepal and princess wen cheng from china. both princesses were devoted buddhists and they brought with them sculptures and scriptures as part of their dowry. the king became interested in buddhism after the influences from his wives. good enuff? what does dalai's exile in india got to do with anything? he can go to any place that allows him to stay. just like why are u in sg instead of india? the indian govt prosecuted u? the chinese made him the tibetan leader, he not happy want to run, thats his own problem.
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