“MALUHIA” AS DEFINED BY K. KANAHELE FOR THE BH CULTURAL PROGRAM Carving a path to safety, peace, and protection within to hold safe space for others
“MALUHIA” AS DEFINED BY THE BRIDGE HOUSE WEBSITE Peace, serenity, safety, protection, self-awareness, taking care of yourself, self-directed learner, self-worth, empowerment
“MALUHIA” AS DEFINED BY THE HAWAIIAN DICTIONARY 1. nvs. Peace, quiet, security, tranquility, serenity; safety; solemn awe and stillness that reigned during some of the ancient taboo ceremonies; peaceful, restful. E hoʻomaha me ka maluhia, rest in peace. hoʻo.malu.hia To cause or give peace, protect; to arbitrate between warring parties.
“MALU” AS DEFINED BY THE HAWAIIAN DICTIONARY
nvs. Shade, shelter, protection, peace, control, strength (Kanl. 33.25); shaded, peaceful, quiet, safe; protected by taboo; reserved, held apart; taboo; the stillness and awe of taboo.
To shade; to overshadow; to cast a shade; malu ka la, the sun is shaded. Laieik. 163.
To be comfortable, as in a shade when all is heat around; to be in a state of quietness and peace with others.
To be favored; to have many enjoyments and privileges.
To be fruitful; to be blessed.
To protect; to govern; to put under a kapu; hoomalu iho la o Kamehameha, nana wale no e kuai i ka wahie ala, Kamehameha prohibited the sandal-wood; he only would sell it.