Karakia, or Māori prayers, are performed to invoke spiritual guidance, blessings, and protection. They serve as a way to connect with ancestors and the spiritual realm, fostering a sense of respect and gratitude for the natural world. Karakia can also create a sense of unity and purpose within a group, marking significant events or transitions in life. Overall, it is a practice that honors cultural heritage and strengthens spiritual connections.
A Karakia is a Maori prayer
It means "a prayer to the Maori god of war Tumatauenga" karakia = prayer or incantation
I think it is prayer.
4, Kar-a-ki-a
Whare Karakia Nui.
Karakia timatanga is a opening prayer or blessing in Māori culture that is recited before the beginning of a gathering, ceremony or event. It is a way to acknowledge and seek guidance from the spiritual realm and the ancestors, setting a positive and respectful tone for the proceedings.
it means who has the fear
whakamānawa is a verb meaning to bless or to honour. Karakia is a noun meaning blessing, prayer etc.
The Maori have a strong spiritual life and often participate in the prayer and meditation. These prayers are referred to as Karakia and they aim in uniting communities and asking guidance from spiritual beings. These prayers provide a link between the Maori and their spiritual world, allowing them to communicate and show connect with their gods Karakia are the prayers that bring everyone together. Asking assistance of a superior being to give spiritual protection to all those who are participating in the powhiri (powhiri means celebrations). " (quoted from http://www.newzealand.com/travel/about-nz/features/powhiri/the-ceremony/karakia-prayers.cfm) The Maori are a very creative and artistic society and often partake in things such as dance and art. An example that the Maori are famous for is the spiritual expression of the Kapa Haka, which is a tribal dance that provides the Maori with a way to express their faith in a creative way.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern K----IA. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter K and 6th letter I and 7th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: karakia
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern ----KIA. That is, seven letter words with 5th letter K and 6th letter I and 7th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: aphakia buzukia clarkia karakia latakia
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern --R-KI-. That is, seven letter words with 3rd letter R and 5th letter K and 6th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: barmkin karakia lordkin