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A Sanskrit Dictionary of Spirituality Scholar’s Terms
First Edition
Octavian Sarbatoare
A Sanskrit Dictionary of Spirituality
Scholar’s Terms
A Sanskrit Dictionary of Spirituality
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First published in Australia in Dec. 2009 by
Sarbatoare Publications, Sydney, NSW
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A Sanskrit dictionary of spirituality: scholar’s terms
ISBN 978 0 9807337 0 9.
1. Sanskrit language - Dictionaries. 2. Spiritual direction. I. Title.
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A Sanskrit Dictionary of Spirituality Scholar’s Terms
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Preface to first edition and introduction
This dictionary is specialised and unique in its construct. Unfolds an array of
classifications that allows the development of multiple concepts just by following the
trails of bold words. In order to avoid repeating explanations, under various entries, a
certain spiritual word is described in one place only. This makes the dictionary very
compact.
The main text is arranged in roman alphabetical order. This method does not take
into account having a certain order of letters with diacritical signs (i.e. bars above
vowels or the dots under consonants), although it keeps correct the international
transliteration of Devanāgari, the Sanskrit alphabet. Those readers having knowledge
of Devanāgari, can easily write any word from its transliterated form.
Many Sanskrit composed words are split in order to make it easy for the reader, but
they can be written in composed or separated forms equally. For this reason the
arrangement in roman alphabetical order does not take into account the space
between two words.
The dictionary does not provide lengthy description of words, but emphasises on
the key spiritual meanings and connections with other entries. The explanation of
various yogic or other techniques is beyond the purpose of this work; they have to be
learned from specialized written material or a qualified teacher, etc.
Sometimes there is more than one significance behind an entry. The alternatives are
mentioned without going in much detail, but as guidance for further studies only. The
few roots or literal information mentioned herein are to emphasize the significance of
an entry. For more details about the origination of words should be consulted
specialised Sanskrit dictionaries.
This work contains many useful classifications in Hindu spirituality. A number of
classical works names are mentioned, thus allowing the reader to pursue further
studies on the subject. There is of course a larger Sanskrit spiritual terminology,
however a limit has to be set up in regards to the details herein presented.
The basic text was finalised during one of my trips to India at Deoghar in the year
2001. But, its publication waited until 2009, when the conditions were proper for an
easy presentation to the public, considering the multiple possibilities that are now
available on the Net.
This dictionary is made for the serious spiritual seeker only, the one who is ready to
undertake research into the deep field of Indian consciousness thought. For many
years to come this free electronic book will be present on the Internet for the purpose
of serving the keen seeker of spiritual liberation.
Octavian Sarbatoare
Sydney, 2009, Australia
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AbhayaAbhayaAbhayaAbhaya
Fearlessness as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Abhaya Mudr1Abhaya Mudr1Abhaya Mudr1Abhaya Mudr1
The gesture of dispelling fear (BhayaBhayaBhayaBhaya)
AbhigamanaAbhigamanaAbhigamanaAbhigamana
vide Up1sanaUp1sanaUp1sanaUp1sana
Abhim1naAbhim1naAbhim1naAbhim1na
The ego awareness, a synonym for Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1
AbhimataAbhimataAbhimataAbhimata
A pleasant object for meditation
vide also Dhy1naDhy1naDhy1naDhy1na
Abhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0a
Will to live, as one of the five Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s, known also as !0i=!0i=!0i=!0i=
vide V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1
Abhi=ekaAbhi=ekaAbhi=ekaAbhi=eka
A ceremonial purification either of a deity or an individual by bathing or sprinkling water
AbhivyaktiAbhivyaktiAbhivyaktiAbhivyakti
Manifestation
vide also Abhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9a, VyaktaVyaktaVyaktaVyakta
Abhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9a
The cause of manifestation (VyaktaVyaktaVyaktaVyakta)
Abhy1saAbhy1saAbhy1saAbhy1sa
Practical application of spiritual teachings as a way to obtain perfection and liberation
Abhy1sinAbhy1sinAbhy1sinAbhy1sin
A practitioner of any form of Abhy1saAbhy1saAbhy1saAbhy1sa; a S1dhaka S1dhaka S1dhaka S1dhaka or Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 Yog2
!camana!camana!camana!camana
A ceremonial rite of sipping water from the palm of the hand and sprinkling it on the body on
various parts for the purpose of purification
It is used also for purification before meals or religious ceremonies.
Ac1palaAc1palaAc1palaAc1pala
Absence of fickleness as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
!c1ra!c1ra!c1ra!c1ra Lit. 'manner of action, conduct, practice; rule'
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Way of spiritual life
In Tantra are distinguished seven ways of spiritual life namely Ved1c1raVed1c1raVed1c1raVed1c1ra, Vai=9av1c1ra Vai=9av1c1ra Vai=9av1c1ra Vai=9av1c1ra, )aiv1c1ra)aiv1c1ra)aiv1c1ra)aiv1c1ra, Dak=i91c1ra Dak=i91c1ra Dak=i91c1ra Dak=i91c1ra, V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra, Siddh1nt1c1ra Siddh1nt1c1ra Siddh1nt1c1ra Siddh1nt1c1ra and Kul1c1ra. Kul1c1ra. Kul1c1ra. Kul1c1ra.
!c1ra Tantra!c1ra Tantra!c1ra Tantra!c1ra Tantra
The practice of TantraTantraTantraTantra
!c1rya!c1rya!c1rya!c1rya
Teacher
!cch1!cch1!cch1!cch1v1kav1kav1kav1ka
Lit. 'the one who invites'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the Hot4 Hot4 Hot4 Hot4 priest
!d1na!d1na!d1na!d1na
The action of taking or receiving
vide also Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01
!dar0a!dar0a!dar0a!dar0a
The sense of super-ordinary seeing
vide also Pr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibha
AdbhutaAdbhutaAdbhutaAdbhuta
Wonder as one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
AAAAdha501khadha501khadha501khadha501kha
Lit. 'lower branch'
A representation of the world as having branches below and upper roots as #rdhvam3la#rdhvam3la#rdhvam3la#rdhvam3la of
BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman
Adha50aktiAdha50aktiAdha50aktiAdha50akti
The lower, one of the Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti-s
!dh1ra!dh1ra!dh1ra!dh1ra
Support; foundation
!dh1ra Padma!dh1ra Padma!dh1ra Padma!dh1ra Padma
Centre in the body for Dh1ra9aDh1ra9aDh1ra9aDh1ra9a practicing, known also as De0aDe0aDe0aDe0a
AdharmaAdharmaAdharmaAdharma
Sin as one of the eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s; unrighteousness
vide also DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma
AdhidevaAdhidevaAdhidevaAdhideva
vide Adhidevat1Adhidevat1Adhidevat1Adhidevat1
Adhidevat1Adhidevat1Adhidevat1Adhidevat1
Presiding (tutelary) deity, same as AdhidevaAdhidevaAdhidevaAdhideva
Adhik1raAdhik1raAdhik1raAdhik1ra
Lit. 'right, privilege'
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One's competency for spiritual S1dhan1 S1dhan1 S1dhan1 S1dhan1 as assessed by the Guru Guru Guru Guru before initiation
Adhik1rabhedaAdhik1rabhedaAdhik1rabhedaAdhik1rabheda
Lit. 'right of separation'
The coexistence of various doctrines and believes in the history of India, all as forms of one Reality
(SatSatSatSat)
Adhik1rinAdhik1rinAdhik1rinAdhik1rin
Lit. 'fit for; entitled to'
A name of a qualified aspirant for spiritual life, a competent S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka
Adhim1tra T2vrasa%vegaAdhim1tra T2vrasa%vegaAdhim1tra T2vrasa%vegaAdhim1tra T2vrasa%vega
High intensity of eagerness as one of the three T2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vega-s
Adhi=7h1naAdhi=7h1naAdhi=7h1naAdhi=7h1na
Lit. 'abode, residence, site; standing by'
A locus or medium to experience with
AdhvabhedaAdhvabhedaAdhvabhedaAdhvabheda
The process of time difference between At2taAt2taAt2taAt2ta, Vartam1na Vartam1na Vartam1na Vartam1na and An1gata DharmaAn1gata DharmaAn1gata DharmaAn1gata Dharma-s
AdhvaraAdhvaraAdhvaraAdhvara
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a non-injuring sacrifice consisting of preliminary preparations and duties before the
sacrifice itself
vide also AdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryu
AdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryu
One of the four Vedic priests ($rvija$rvija$rvija$rvija-s) the one who chants the hymns of the Yajur Veda Yajur Veda Yajur Veda Yajur Veda while
performing AdhvaraAdhvaraAdhvaraAdhvara
An Adhvaryu Adhvaryu Adhvaryu Adhvaryu is assisted by three helper priests viz. Pratiprasth1t4Pratiprasth1t4Pratiprasth1t4Pratiprasth1t4, Ne=74 Ne=74 Ne=74 Ne=74 and Unnet4 Unnet4 Unnet4 Unnet4.
Adhy1tmaAdhy1tmaAdhy1tmaAdhy1tma
Lit. 'origin of !tma!tma!tma!tma'
The Supreme Spirit; the science of the Supreme Spirit as )1stra)1stra)1stra)1stra
Adhy1tma Vidy1Adhy1tma Vidy1Adhy1tma Vidy1Adhy1tma Vidy1
Knowledge of the Supreme Spirit
!din1tha !din1tha !din1tha !din1tha (also !d20vara!d20vara!d20vara!d20vara)
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva as the original GuruGuruGuruGuru, the Primal Lord
AditiAditiAditiAditi
Lit. 'boundless, infinity'
One of the most ancient known Mother Goddess referred to in the $g Veda$g Veda$g Veda$g Veda as being the daughter
of Dak=aDak=aDak=aDak=a, mother of the !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s and of the gods
!d20vara!d20vara!d20vara!d20vara (see !din1tha!din1tha!din1tha!din1tha)
!ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya
Lit. 'primal light'
A Vedic class of deities; principle sustaining nature and the universe
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Traditionally there are twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s, correlating with the twelve solar months. The most
important is Savit4Savit4Savit4Savit4 (S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya) hence the name !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya for the Sun God. The are: A%s1A%s1A%s1A%s1, AryamanAryamanAryamanAryaman,
BhagaBhagaBhagaBhaga, Dak=aDak=aDak=aDak=a, MitraMitraMitraMitra, P3=anP3=anP3=anP3=an, )akra)akra)akra)akra, Savit4Savit4Savit4Savit4, Tva=74Tva=74Tva=74Tva=74, Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a, Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u and VivasvatVivasvatVivasvatVivasvat (ref.
Taittir2ya Taittir2ya Taittir2ya Taittir2ya !!!!ra9yakara9yakara9yakara9yaka, I.13).
vide also Antar1ditya Vidy1Antar1ditya Vidy1Antar1ditya Vidy1Antar1ditya Vidy1
!diyog1c1rya!diyog1c1rya!diyog1c1rya!diyog1c1rya
The first teacher of YYYYogaogaogaoga, i.e. )iva)iva)iva)iva
AdrohaAdrohaAdrohaAdroha
Absence of hatred as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
AdvaitaAdvaitaAdvaitaAdvaita
Lit. 'without duality'
The doctrine of non-duality in which the Supreme Soul Param1tmanParam1tmanParam1tmanParam1tman is identified with the human
Soul J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman
All existence is being regarded as one reality. )a^kara)a^kara)a^kara)a^kara is the best known writer on the subject.
!dy1!dy1!dy1!dy1
Lit. 'eternal'
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s; the original )akti )akti )akti )akti who is the source of all other Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
!dy1 Nity1 )akti!dy1 Nity1 )akti!dy1 Nity1 )akti!dy1 Nity1 )akti corresponds to the full-moon. It is known also as Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2, A^gA^gA^gA^gi Nity1 i Nity1 i Nity1 i Nity1 and symbolizes Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Herself. The Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra for !dy1 Nity1 !dy1 Nity1 !dy1 Nity1 !dy1 Nity1 is Sklhr2%.Sklhr2%.Sklhr2%.Sklhr2%.
!dy1 Nity1 )akti!dy1 Nity1 )akti!dy1 Nity1 )akti!dy1 Nity1 )akti
The eternal original power
vide also !dy10akti, Vimar0a )akti !dy10akti, Vimar0a )akti !dy10akti, Vimar0a )akti !dy10akti, Vimar0a )akti
!dy10akti!dy10akti!dy10akti!dy10akti
Primordial power as aspect of the goddess K1l2K1l2K1l2K1l2
!dy10akti!dy10akti!dy10akti!dy10akti, !dy1 Nity1 )akti !dy1 Nity1 )akti !dy1 Nity1 )akti !dy1 Nity1 )akti, Vimar0a )akti Vimar0a )akti Vimar0a )akti Vimar0a )akti are all the same.
!gama!gama!gama!gama
Lit. 'coming near, approaching; studying; acquisition of knowledge'
Authoritative work; testimony
Sacred works of TantraTantraTantraTantra-s in which )iva )iva )iva )iva is Guru Guru Guru Guru (spiritual teacher) and Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 (as P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2) is
)i=ya )i=ya )i=ya )i=ya (disciple); a testimony based on a previous Pram19a Pram19a Pram19a Pram19a and if correct imparted is one of the
three Pram19aPram19aPram19aPram19a-s.
vide also NigamaNigamaNigamaNigama
!g1mikarma!g1mikarma!g1mikarma!g1mikarma
Action yet to be performed and its results
AgastyaAgastyaAgastyaAgastya
Name of a sage, also a name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
AghoraAghoraAghoraAghora
Lit. 'not terrific'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva; a worshipper of )iva )iva )iva )iva and Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2. Aghori Aghori Aghori Aghori is a female AghoraAghoraAghoraAghora
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vide also Aghora M1rgaAghora M1rgaAghora M1rgaAghora M1rga
Aghora M1rgaAghora M1rgaAghora M1rgaAghora M1rga
A particular sect of )aiva)aiva)aiva)aiva-s of non-conventional practices considered to be pure Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra adepts
(T1ntrikaT1ntrikaT1ntrikaT1ntrika-s)
AghoriAghoriAghoriAghori
vide AghoraAghoraAghoraAghora
!gney2 Dh1ra91!gney2 Dh1ra91!gney2 Dh1ra91!gney2 Dh1ra91
The Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91 on fire as one of the Pa6cadh1Pa6cadh1Pa6cadh1Pa6cadh1ra91ra91ra91ra91-s
AgniAgniAgniAgni
Lit. 'fire'
The Vedic god of fire known also as AgnidevaAgnidevaAgnidevaAgnideva; the sacrificial fire; the fire of the stomach; the
Devat1 Devat1 Devat1 Devat1 of Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182; the power of transformation
As a Vedic god Agni Agni Agni Agni was IndraIndraIndraIndra-s brother and essential to the practice of ritual sacrifice. As
sacrificial fire in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s, AgniAgniAgniAgni is of three kinds namely G1rhapatyaG1rhapatyaG1rhapatyaG1rhapatya, Dak=i9a Dak=i9a Dak=i9a Dak=i9a (or
Anv1h1ryapacanaAnv1h1ryapacanaAnv1h1ryapacanaAnv1h1ryapacana) and !havan2ya!havan2ya!havan2ya!havan2ya. Esoterically AgniAgniAgniAgni is the consciousness (CitCitCitCit), the three kinds
of sacrificial fires are expressions of levels of awareness and therefore equated with Ma9ip3raMa9ip3raMa9ip3raMa9ip3ra, An1hataAn1hataAn1hataAn1hata and Vi0uddhi Cakra Vi0uddhi Cakra Vi0uddhi Cakra Vi0uddhi Cakra-s.
vide also J1thar1gniJ1thar1gniJ1thar1gniJ1thar1gni, S3rya S3rya S3rya S3rya, Agnitraya Agnitraya Agnitraya Agnitraya, Cidvahni Cidvahni Cidvahni Cidvahni, Agni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya Indra, Upakosala Vidy1Upakosala Vidy1Upakosala Vidy1Upakosala Vidy1
Agni B2jaAgni B2jaAgni B2jaAgni B2ja
The Mantra Ra% Mantra Ra% Mantra Ra% Mantra Ra% associated with Ma9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra Cakra
AgnicayanaAgnicayanaAgnicayanaAgnicayana
The act of preparing the Vedic sacrificial fireplace
AgnidevaAgnidevaAgnidevaAgnideva
vide AgniAgniAgniAgni
Agn2dhraAgn2dhraAgn2dhraAgn2dhra
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the Br1hma9a Br1hma9a Br1hma9a Br1hma9a priest by kindling the sacrificial fire
Agnig4haAgnig4haAgnig4haAgnig4ha
A place keeping the sacred fire known also as Agni01laAgni01laAgni01laAgni01la
Agni G4hapatiAgni G4hapatiAgni G4hapatiAgni G4hapati
Agni Agni Agni Agni the lord of the house with the sacred fire; the fire of the body
It is also one of the eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-s, an aspect of AgniAgniAgniAgni.
AgnihomaAgnihomaAgnihomaAgnihoma
The oblation put into the sacrificial fire like milk, ghee, cooked cereal, etc., according to the ritual
of AgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotra
It is also known as HomaHomaHomaHoma.
AgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotra
The rite of sacrificing to AgniAgniAgniAgni
It is of two kinds namely Nitya Nitya Nitya Nitya (necessary) and K1mya K1mya K1mya K1mya (optional). Agnihotra Agnihotra Agnihotra Agnihotra rite is concluded by
Agnyupasth1na Agnyupasth1na Agnyupasth1na Agnyupasth1na (the worship of AgniAgniAgniAgni). Vide Hotr1 Arghya Havi Hotr1 Arghya Havi Hotr1 Arghya Havi Hotr1 Arghya Havi for the object of oblation with
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fire. As a yogic practice AgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotra is identified with Pr191y1ma.Pr191y1ma.Pr191y1ma.Pr191y1ma.
vide also !tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a
Agnihotr1h3tiAgnihotr1h3tiAgnihotr1h3tiAgnihotr1h3ti
The rite of sacrificing (oblation) to AgniAgniAgniAgni with invocation (recitation) of sacred formulas (MantraMantraMantraMantra-s)
AgnihotrinAgnihotrinAgnihotrinAgnihotrin
The performer of an oblation to fire; one of the four Vedic priests ($tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija-s) the one who chants the
hymns of the Rg Veda Rg Veda Rg Veda Rg Veda
Same as Hotrin Hotrin Hotrin Hotrin or Hot4Hot4Hot4Hot4.
Agnikha98aAgnikha98aAgnikha98aAgnikha98a
Group containing M3l1dh1ra M3l1dh1ra M3l1dh1ra M3l1dh1ra and Sv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na Cakra-s and BrahmagranthiBrahmagranthiBrahmagranthiBrahmagranthi
The presiding deity of this Kha98a Kha98a Kha98a Kha98a is AgniAgniAgniAgni, the Gu9a Gu9a Gu9a Gu9a is Tamas Tamas Tamas Tamas and corresponds to the cosmic
planes to Bh3rlokaBh3rlokaBh3rlokaBh3rloka, Bhuvar Bhuvar Bhuvar Bhuvarloka loka loka loka and Svarloka.Svarloka.Svarloka.Svarloka.
Agniko9aAgniko9aAgniko9aAgniko9a
The quarter ruled by Agni Agni Agni Agni on southeast position known also as Agnidi0Agnidi0Agnidi0Agnidi0
Agniku98aAgniku98aAgniku98aAgniku98a
vide Homaku98aHomaku98aHomaku98aHomaku98a
Agnis1ra DhautiAgnis1ra DhautiAgnis1ra DhautiAgnis1ra Dhauti
vide AntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhauti
Agni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya Indra
The trinity of VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
There is a fundamental parallel with the concept of J61t1 J61t1 J61t1 J61t1 J61na J6eyaJ61na J6eyaJ61na J6eyaJ61na J6eya in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s in which
AgniAgniAgniAgni becomes the one who knows (J61t1J61t1J61t1J61t1), S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya the knowledge (J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na) and IndraIndraIndraIndra the object of
knowledge (J6eyaJ6eyaJ6eyaJ6eya).
vide also Indra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3rya, Sat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nanda
Agnis3traAgnis3traAgnis3traAgnis3tra
The thread of fire as a rite for a young Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a's investiture
AgnitrayaAgnitrayaAgnitrayaAgnitraya
The three sacrificial (sacred) fires (vide AgniAgniAgniAgni) known also as Agnitret1Agnitret1Agnitret1Agnitret1
Agniv1dinAgniv1dinAgniv1dinAgniv1din
Worshipper of fire
Agni YogaAgni YogaAgni YogaAgni Yoga
The fire of Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga generated by various techniques, Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma being the most important
It is considered that a YogaYogaYogaYoga practitioner starts the spiritual growth once touched by the fire of
Yoga.Yoga.Yoga.Yoga.
Aha%Aha%Aha%Aha%
Lit. 'I'
The union of A the first letter and Ha the last letter of the Sanskrit alphabet (Devan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gari)
This union contains within all the letters of the M1t4k1M1t4k1M1t4k1M1t4k1, therefore as a MantraMantraMantraMantra is an expression of
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)abda)abda)abda)abda in all its forms.
Aha%brahm1smiAha%brahm1smiAha%brahm1smiAha%brahm1smi
'I am BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman', a celebrated statement in the Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s
vide also Mah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kya
Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra
Lit. 'I am the doer'
The principle of Ego-formation as kind of separation from the divine
It is fundamental that Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra has to die before the higher consciousness will emerge. The
explosion of Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra happens in !j6a Cakra!j6a Cakra!j6a Cakra!j6a Cakra.
vide also Vajre0var2Vajre0var2Vajre0var2Vajre0var2, Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra, !k10a !k10a !k10a !k10a
Aha%k1r1kar=i92Aha%k1r1kar=i92Aha%k1r1kar=i92Aha%k1r1kar=i92
The attractive power of Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
Aha%kAha%kAha%kAha%k1ratattva1ratattva1ratattva1ratattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra
!h1ra!h1ra!h1ra!h1ra
Lit. 'food'
The dietary rules as part of YogaYogaYogaYoga practices
The food is divided according to the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s.
!havan2ya Agni!havan2ya Agni!havan2ya Agni!havan2ya Agni
One of the three sacrificial fires taken from the G1rhapatya AgniG1rhapatya AgniG1rhapatya AgniG1rhapatya Agni
In this fire the oblation is offered. In the human body it is located in the neck area. Esoterically it
represents the level of consciousness of Vi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi Cakra.
vide also AgniAgniAgniAgni
Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1
Lit. 'non-injuring'
Non-injury or non-violence as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s and one of the five YamaYamaYamaYama-s in
YogaYogaYogaYoga
Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1
A state in which Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1 is firmly established
In the presence of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1 all enmities will cease.
side also Vairaty1gaVairaty1gaVairaty1gaVairaty1ga
!h3ti!h3ti!h3ti!h3ti
Lit. 'invoking'
A sacred rite of offering oblation with fire accompanied by certain magic formulas (MantraMantraMantraMantra-s)
vide also Agnihotr1h3tiAgnihotr1h3tiAgnihotr1h3tiAgnihotr1h3ti
Ai0varyaAi0varyaAi0varyaAi0varya
Competence as one of the eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s
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vide also Anai0varyaAnai0varyaAnai0varyaAnai0varya
!j1naja Deva!j1naja Deva!j1naja Deva!j1naja Deva
Lit. 'born in the world of gods'
A god by birth
A person of remarkable divine qualities supposed to be inherited from previous births. Another kind
of god is a Karma Deva, Karma Deva, Karma Deva, Karma Deva, who is created by own actions, i.e. he/ she has to work to qualify for the
name.
vide also !nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1
Ajap1 G1yatr2Ajap1 G1yatr2Ajap1 G1yatr2Ajap1 G1yatr2
vide SohamSohamSohamSoham
Ajapa JapaAjapa JapaAjapa JapaAjapa Japa
The recitation of Ha%sa5 Mantra Ha%sa5 Mantra Ha%sa5 Mantra Ha%sa5 Mantra or Soham MantrSoham MantrSoham MantrSoham Mantraaaa with awareness of the breath, also known as
AjapajapaAjapajapaAjapajapaAjapajapa
!j61!j61!j61!j61
Lit. 'to perceive, understand'
Order, command
!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra
The Cakra Cakra Cakra Cakra of command
One of the major CakraCakraCakraCakra-s in the human body !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra is located at the Medulla Oblongata, the
top of the vertebral column i.e. behind the Bhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhya. The level of awareness in !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra is
TaparlokaTaparlokaTaparlokaTaparloka.
vide also Yuktatrive92Yuktatrive92Yuktatrive92Yuktatrive92, J61na Cak=uJ61na Cak=uJ61na Cak=uJ61na Cak=u, Divya Cak=uDivya Cak=uDivya Cak=uDivya Cak=u, J61na NetraJ61na NetraJ61na NetraJ61na Netra, Itarali^gaItarali^gaItarali^gaItarali^ga, Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra
!j61na!j61na!j61na!j61na
A synonym for Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1; ignorance as one of the eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s
vide also J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na
!k1r!k1r!k1r!k1raaaa
With form; manifested as a name for Sagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a Brahman
vide also Nir1k1raNir1k1raNir1k1raNir1k1ra
!kar=a9a Siddhi!kar=a9a Siddhi!kar=a9a Siddhi!kar=a9a Siddhi
The power of attracting
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
!k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a
Ether; space
The A%0aA%0aA%0aA%0a-s (constituent parts) of !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a in the Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a are Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra, Citta Citta Citta Citta, Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi, Manas Manas Manas Manas
and Anta5kara9a Anta5kara9a Anta5kara9a Anta5kara9a.
vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
!k10atattva!k10atattva!k10atattva!k10atattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a, known also as VyomatattvaVyomatattvaVyomatattvaVyomatattva
In the !k10atattva!k10atattva!k10atattva!k10atattva, J2v1tman J2v1tman J2v1tman J2v1tman resides dormant and non-manifest in the human body.
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!k10a Vidy1!k10a Vidy1!k10a Vidy1!k10a Vidy1
The knowledge of !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) referring to !k10a !k10a !k10a !k10a as pervading everything. This
endless Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva has to be seen in connection with the Tanm1tra Tanm1tra Tanm1tra Tanm1tra of )abda )abda )abda )abda and the sound of
Udg2tha.Udg2tha.Udg2tha.Udg2tha.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
!k102 Dh1ra91!k102 Dh1ra91!k102 Dh1ra91!k102 Dh1ra91
The Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91 on space as one of the Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91-s
Akha98aAkha98aAkha98aAkha98a
Without division
vide also KhKhKhKha98aa98aa98aa98a
Akha981gniAkha981gniAkha981gniAkha981gni
Uninterrupted fire
AkrodhaAkrodhaAkrodhaAkrodha
Absence of anger (KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha) as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Ak=aAk=aAk=aAk=a
vide Rudr1k=aRudr1k=aRudr1k=aRudr1k=a
Ak=am1Ak=am1Ak=am1Ak=am1
Not letting go of a negative experience as opposed to K=am1K=am1K=am1K=am1
Ak=araAk=araAk=araAk=ara
Lit. 'imperishable'
A syllable; a name for the syllable O%O%O%O%; a name for BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman
Ak=ar1k=ara Vidy1Ak=ar1k=ara Vidy1Ak=ar1k=ara Vidy1Ak=ar1k=ara Vidy1
The knowledge of the imperishable (BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman)
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s in which the knowledge of BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman is the higher
Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1 by which the imperishable is realized.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Ak=ayaAk=ayaAk=ayaAk=ayapatrapatrapatrapatra
Lit. 'never ending leaf'
A symbol of abundance, as the leaf could serve as plate for food
Ak=i Vidy1Ak=i Vidy1Ak=i Vidy1Ak=i Vidy1
The knowledge of the eye
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s. It is a Devay1na Devay1na Devay1na Devay1na path in which Puru=a Puru=a Puru=a Puru=a is meditated
upon internally as Indra Indra Indra Indra in the right eye and Indr192 Indr192 Indr192 Indr192 in the left eye. The conjoint meditation leads
to the knowledge of Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman if this Vidy1 Vidy1 Vidy1 Vidy1 as correlated with Antar1ditya Vidy1.Antar1ditya Vidy1.Antar1ditya Vidy1.Antar1ditya Vidy1.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
AkulaAkulaAkulaAkula
vide KaulaKaulaKaulaKaula
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Alabdhabh3mikatvaAlabdhabh3mikatvaAlabdhabh3mikatvaAlabdhabh3mikatva
The state of lack of concentration as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s
Alakhb1raAlakhb1raAlakhb1raAlakhb1ra
Lit. 'invisible boundary'
A place of seclusion where Paramaha%sa Sanny1sinParamaha%sa Sanny1sinParamaha%sa Sanny1sinParamaha%sa Sanny1sin-s live
!lambana!lambana!lambana!lambana
Object of an experience having !0raya!0raya!0raya!0raya as its basis
vide also V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1
Ala%bus1 N182Ala%bus1 N182Ala%bus1 N182Ala%bus1 N182
The N182 N182 N182 N182 connected to the centre of the forehead
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvasa%k=obhi92 Sarvasa%k=obhi92 Sarvasa%k=obhi92 Sarvasa%k=obhi92
!lasya!lasya!lasya!lasya
Laziness as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s and one of the seven VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana-s
Ali^gaAli^gaAli^gaAli^ga
Lit. 'without sign'
A synonym for Avyakta Prak4tiAvyakta Prak4tiAvyakta Prak4tiAvyakta Prak4ti; a stage of non-differentiation when Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s are in equilibrium and
Asmit1 Sam1dhi Asmit1 Sam1dhi Asmit1 Sam1dhi Asmit1 Sam1dhi is experienced (vide Gu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparva)
!loka!loka!loka!loka
Light as experience beyond the LokaLokaLokaLoka-s
vide also Jyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiJyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiJyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiJyoti=mat2 Prav4tti
AloluptvaAloluptvaAloluptvaAloluptva
Freedom from desire as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
AmanaskaAmanaskaAmanaskaAmanaska
The knowledge of BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman beyond the mental plane
vide also ManaskaManaskaManaskaManaska
Am1nitvaAm1nitvaAm1nitvaAm1nitva
Humility as a virtue of wisdom
Ambhas2 Dh1ra91Ambhas2 Dh1ra91Ambhas2 Dh1ra91Ambhas2 Dh1ra91
The Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91 on water as one of the Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91-s
Ambik1Ambik1Ambik1Ambik1
Great Mother as a name of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
AmlaAmlaAmlaAmla
Sour, one of the essential tastes (RasaRasaRasaRasa-s)
Am4taAm4taAm4taAm4ta
Nectar of immortality, ambrosia
vide also Soma, Soma RasaSoma, Soma RasaSoma, Soma RasaSoma, Soma Rasa
Am4t1kar=i92Am4t1kar=i92Am4t1kar=i92Am4t1kar=i92
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The attractive power of Am4taAm4taAm4taAm4ta
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
Am4ta P1nAm4ta P1nAm4ta P1nAm4ta P1n
Taking of the nectar (Am4taAm4taAm4taAm4ta)
Tantric ritual of divine nectar. There are external and internal techniques.
Am4t1p3r9aAm4t1p3r9aAm4t1p3r9aAm4t1p3r9a
Lit. 'filled with nectar'
A state of purity of mind of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2
vide also A=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhi
A%s1A%s1A%s1A%s1
The share of gods, one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
A%0aA%0aA%0aA%0a
Constituent part of a classification
An1gata DharmaAn1gata DharmaAn1gata DharmaAn1gata Dharma
The inherent property of future time as a potential state, one of the three DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma-s (as inherent
properties of time)
The knowledge of An1gata Dharma An1gata Dharma An1gata Dharma An1gata Dharma and Adhvabheda Adhvabheda Adhvabheda Adhvabheda will enable one to have time experiences
and change the world of time as An1gataAn1gataAn1gataAn1gata becomes Vartam1na Vartam1na Vartam1na Vartam1na and Vartam1naVartam1naVartam1naVartam1na becomes At2ta.At2ta.At2ta.At2ta.
An1h1raAn1h1raAn1h1raAn1h1ra
Fasting (or not eating enough) as one of the seven VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana-s
vide also Mit1h1raMit1h1raMit1h1raMit1h1ra
An1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata Cakra
Lit. 'un-struck CakraCakraCakraCakra'
The Cakra Cakra Cakra Cakra located on the vertebral column behind the centre of the chest
This Cakra Cakra Cakra Cakra is associated with the J61nendriya J61nendriya J61nendriya J61nendriya of TvakTvakTvakTvak, the Karmendriya Karmendriya Karmendriya Karmendriya of P19iP19iP19iP19i, the Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra
of Spar0Spar0Spar0Spar0aaaa, is the centre for Pr19a V1yu Pr19a V1yu Pr19a V1yu Pr19a V1yu and the seat of Manomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0a, the level of awareness
is MaharlokaMaharlokaMaharlokaMaharloka.
vide also K1kin2K1kin2K1kin2K1kin2
An1hata DhvaniAn1hata DhvaniAn1hata DhvaniAn1hata Dhvani
vide An1hata )abdaAn1hata )abdaAn1hata )abdaAn1hata )abda
An1hata )abdaAn1hata )abdaAn1hata )abdaAn1hata )abda
The un-struck, silent sound as subtle transcendental state known also as An1hata DhvaniAn1hata DhvaniAn1hata DhvaniAn1hata Dhvani
Anai0varyaAnai0varyaAnai0varyaAnai0varya
Incompetence as one of the eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s
vide also Ai0varyaAi0varyaAi0varyaAi0varya
!nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda
Lit. 'happiness, bliss; enjoyment; sensual pleasure; delight; the act of enjoying'
Pure happiness as one of the three attributes of !tman!tman!tman!tman
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vide also Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1
!nandalahar2!nandalahar2!nandalahar2!nandalahar2
Lit. 'wave of enjoyment'
The Tantric hymn of )a^kar1c1rya)a^kar1c1rya)a^kar1c1rya)a^kar1c1rya addressed to his wife P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2
!nandamaya Ko0a!nandamaya Ko0a!nandamaya Ko0a!nandamaya Ko0a
The body of bliss as sphere of consciousness
It is the expression of the balanced aspect of the inner spirit and the experience of a blissful state
and has its seat in the Bindu Visarga. !nandamaya Ko0aBindu Visarga. !nandamaya Ko0aBindu Visarga. !nandamaya Ko0aBindu Visarga. !nandamaya Ko0a forms K1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2ra, the causal
body going beyond the manifestations of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti.
!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1
The knowledge of bliss
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) refers to the knowledge of !nandamaya Ko!nandamaya Ko!nandamaya Ko!nandamaya Ko0a0a0a0a and
various evolutionary stages namely Manu=yaManu=yaManu=yaManu=ya, Manu=ya Gandharva Manu=ya Gandharva Manu=ya Gandharva Manu=ya Gandharva, Deva Gandharva Deva Gandharva Deva Gandharva Deva Gandharva, Pit4, Pit4, Pit4, Pit4, !j1naja Deva!j1naja Deva!j1naja Deva!j1naja Deva, Karma Deva Karma Deva Karma Deva Karma Deva, DevaDevaDevaDeva, IndraIndraIndraIndra, B4haspatiB4haspatiB4haspatiB4haspati, Praj1patiPraj1patiPraj1patiPraj1pati and Sagu9a Brahman.Sagu9a Brahman.Sagu9a Brahman.Sagu9a Brahman.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
!nanda Sam1dhi!nanda Sam1dhi!nanda Sam1dhi!nanda Sam1dhi
A stage of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the !tmadra=7!tmadra=7!tmadra=7!tmadra=7a a a a is able to experience the essential nature of thought
This state is known also as !nanda Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi.!nanda Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi.!nanda Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi.!nanda Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi.
Ana^gaAna^gaAna^gaAna^ga
Lit. 'bodiless'
A name of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva (after he was burned to ashes by )iva)iva)iva)iva's third eye Cak=uCak=uCak=uCak=u) as love without a
body
The esoteric explanation of Ana^gaAna^gaAna^gaAna^ga is that K1ma K1ma K1ma K1ma as desire exists even without an object of desire
(vide commentary on K1maK1maK1maK1ma).
Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1
The mental faculty of being attracted
It corresponds to the human expressing of Vacana Vacana Vacana Vacana (speaking) symbolized by Kusuma.Kusuma.Kusuma.Kusuma.
vide also Sarva0a%kSarva0a%kSarva0a%kSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra=obha9a Cakra=obha9a Cakra=obha9a Cakra
Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1
The mental faculty of loving
It corresponds to the human expressing of !nanda !nanda !nanda !nanda (enjoying) symbolized by Madan1.Madan1.Madan1.Madan1.
vide also Sarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra, Madan1Madan1Madan1Madan1, Ana^ga Ana^ga Ana^ga Ana^ga
Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01
The mental faculty of being attached
It corresponds to the human expressing of !d1na !d1na !d1na !d1na (taking) symbolized by A^ku0a.A^ku0a.A^ku0a.A^ku0a.
vide also Sarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra
Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1
The mental faculty of being lovesick
It corresponds to the human expressing of Gamana Gamana Gamana Gamana (going) symbolized by Madan1tur1.Madan1tur1.Madan1tur1.Madan1tur1.
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Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2
The mental faculty of wanting to be accepted
It corresponds to the human attitude of Up1d1na Up1d1na Up1d1na Up1d1na (accepting) symbolized by M1l1.M1l1.M1l1.M1l1.
vide also Sarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra
Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1
The mental faculty of being proud
It corresponds to the human attitude of Upek=a Upek=a Upek=a Upek=a (ignoring) symbolized by Mekhal1.Mekhal1.Mekhal1.Mekhal1.
vide also Sarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra
Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1
The mental faculty of being detached
It corresponds to the human attitude of H1na H1na H1na H1na (rejecting) symbolized by Rekh1.Rekh1.Rekh1.Rekh1.
vide also Sarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra
Ana^gavAna^gavAna^gavAna^gavegan2egan2egan2egan2
The mental faculty of being excited
It corresponds to the human attitude of Visarga Visarga Visarga Visarga (excreting) symbolized by Vega.Vega.Vega.Vega.
vide also Sarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra
AnantaAnantaAnantaAnanta
Lit. 'infinite, endless'
The name of )e=a)e=a)e=a)e=a ()e=an1ga )e=an1ga )e=an1ga )e=an1ga or N1gan1yaka N1gan1yaka N1gan1yaka N1gan1yaka), the snake-god (or serpent-king) of a thousand
heads who serves as Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u's couch.
Anantav1daAnantav1daAnantav1daAnantav1da
The doctrine of infinity
AnavasthitatvaAnavasthitatvaAnavasthitatvaAnavasthitatva
The state of instability as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s
A98api98aA98api98aA98api98aA98api98a
Macrocosm (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a) and Microcosm (Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a)
A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga
Lit. 'limb; part; step'
A subdivision of a science or of a MantraMantraMantraMantra, etc.; the body; the mind; accessory
vide also A=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga
A^gamejayatvaA^gamejayatvaA^gamejayatvaA^gamejayatva
The activity of unsteadiness of the mind
As one of the four Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3-s it is connected to Pr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0a
A^ga Ny1saA^ga Ny1saA^ga Ny1saA^ga Ny1sa
Tantric rite of touching certain parts of the body (A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga)
A^ga P3j1A^ga P3j1A^ga P3j1A^ga P3j1
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Worship with offering especially of flowers to the several parts of Lord's body
A^ga Vidy1A^ga Vidy1A^ga Vidy1A^ga Vidy1
The esoteric knowledge and interpretation of various marks on the body
A^gay1gaA^gay1gaA^gay1gaA^gay1ga
A subordinate sacrificial rite
vide also Y1gaY1gaY1gaY1ga
A^gi Nity1A^gi Nity1A^gi Nity1A^gi Nity1
vide !dy1!dy1!dy1!dy1
A^girasA^girasA^girasA^giras
Name of a $=i$=i$=i$=i in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s; seer; ray
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i
A^gu=7ham1tra Vidy1A^gu=7ham1tra Vidy1A^gu=7ham1tra Vidy1A^gu=7ham1tra Vidy1
The knowledge of the Soul (J2vaJ2vaJ2vaJ2va)
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s. The term A^gu=7ham1tra A^gu=7ham1tra A^gu=7ham1tra A^gu=7ham1tra for the soul denotes
something which is extremely fine, having residence in the heart.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Anib1dhaAnib1dhaAnib1dhaAnib1dha
Unobstructed, without obstacles; liberty
A9im1A9im1A9im1A9im1
Lit. 'minuteness'
One of the eight yogic powers of becoming as small as an atom
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi
A9im1diA9im1diA9im1diA9im1di
vide A=7A=7A=7A=7asiddhiasiddhiasiddhiasiddhi
A6jaliA6jaliA6jaliA6jali
Reverence, salutation
A6jali Mudr1A6jali Mudr1A6jali Mudr1A6jali Mudr1
The gesture of placing side by side the open hands in front of the body as kind of reverence
A6jana SiddhiA6jana SiddhiA6jana SiddhiA6jana Siddhi
The power of making clear
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
A6janat1A6janat1A6janat1A6janat1
The quality of identifying with the form of an object as a result of Am4t1p3r9aAm4t1p3r9aAm4t1p3r9aAm4t1p3r9a
A^ku0aA^ku0aA^ku0aA^ku0a
Lit. 'goad'
A representation of Dve=aDve=aDve=aDve=a
vide also Ana^gamadan1^ku01, P101^ku0aAna^gamadan1^ku01, P101^ku0aAna^gamadan1^ku01, P101^ku0aAna^gamadan1^ku01, P101^ku0a
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Food
Annamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0a
The body of nourishment as sphere of consciousness
It forms Sth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2ra, the gross body having its seat in the M3M3M3M3l1dh1ra Cakra.l1dh1ra Cakra.l1dh1ra Cakra.l1dh1ra Cakra. This Ko0a Ko0a Ko0a Ko0a is the
expression and experience of the gross matter.
Anna YogaAnna YogaAnna YogaAnna Yoga
The Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga of food based on !h1ra !h1ra !h1ra !h1ra rules
Anta5kara9aAnta5kara9aAnta5kara9aAnta5kara9a
Lit. 'the internal organ'
The thinking faculty of mind
vide also !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a
Antar Antar Antar Antar
Inner
Antar1ditya Vidy1Antar1ditya Vidy1Antar1ditya Vidy1Antar1ditya Vidy1
The knowledge of the inner sun
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s. The right eye represents the sun, the left eye the
moon, meditation on this Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1 has an external form leading to the knowledge of Sagu9a Sagu9a Sagu9a Sagu9a BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman if correlated with Ak=i Vidy1.Ak=i Vidy1.Ak=i Vidy1.Ak=i Vidy1.
vide also Dv1tri%0Dv1tri%0Dv1tri%0Dv1tri%0at Vidy1at Vidy1at Vidy1at Vidy1
Antar1k10aAntar1k10aAntar1k10aAntar1k10a
Inner space
Antara^gaAntara^gaAntara^gaAntara^ga
The internal stage, the inner expression as opposed to Bahira^gaBahira^gaBahira^gaBahira^ga
Antar1yaAntar1yaAntar1yaAntar1ya
vide Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1
AntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhauti
Yogic technique of inner purification
There are four main AntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhauti-s viz. V1tas1raV1tas1raV1tas1raV1tas1ra, V1ris1ra V1ris1ra V1ris1ra V1ris1ra, Vahnis1ra Vahnis1ra Vahnis1ra Vahnis1ra (or Agnis1raAgnis1raAgnis1raAgnis1ra) and
Bahi=k4ta.Bahi=k4ta.Bahi=k4ta.Bahi=k4ta.
Antardhy1naAntardhy1naAntardhy1naAntardhy1na
Inner deep meditation
AntarindriyaAntarindriyaAntarindriyaAntarindriya
An internal organ
In Ved1nta Ved1nta Ved1nta Ved1nta there are four AntarindriyaAntarindriyaAntarindriyaAntarindriya-s viz. ManasManasManasManas, CittaCittaCittaCitta, BuddhiBuddhiBuddhiBuddhi, and Aha%k1ra.Aha%k1ra.Aha%k1ra.Aha%k1ra.
Antarj61naAntarj61naAntarj61naAntarj61na
The knowledge coming from within
Antary1gaAntary1gaAntary1gaAntary1ga
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Inner worship
vide also Y1Y1Y1Y1gagagaga, Bahiry1gaBahiry1gaBahiry1gaBahiry1ga
Antasa^kalpa Antasa^kalpa Antasa^kalpa Antasa^kalpa
A terminal spiritual stage of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 who has experienced Dharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhi when there is
no urge to fulfil anything.
A9u A9u A9u A9u
Atom
vide also Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra, Param19uParam19uParam19uParam19u
A9ubh3tiA9ubh3tiA9ubh3tiA9ubh3ti
Lit. 'perception'
The generic term which describes the spiritual experience as various degrees of experience of
consciousness, another term to describe Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi in YogaYogaYogaYoga
AnugrahaAnugrahaAnugrahaAnugraha
Lit. 'kindness, favour; conferring benefits'
Blessing, grace
AnulomavilomaAnulomavilomaAnulomavilomaAnulomaviloma
Kind of Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma as technique of alternate breathe
Anusa%dh1naAnusa%dh1naAnusa%dh1naAnusa%dh1na
Lit. 'investigation, searching into; plan'
Discovery
Anu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1na
Lit. 'performance; undertaking; practice'
The accomplishment of an act with absolute discipline according to a definite plan; the Sa^kalpa Sa^kalpa Sa^kalpa Sa^kalpa of an act
There is a wide range of Anu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1na-s like JapaJapaJapaJapa, J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na, T1pasyaT1pasyaT1pasyaT1pasya, YogaYogaYogaYoga, TantraTantraTantraTantra, etc.
Anusv1ra Anusv1ra Anusv1ra Anusv1ra
vide BinduBinduBinduBindu
Anv1h1ryapacana Agni Anv1h1ryapacana Agni Anv1h1ryapacana Agni Anv1h1ryapacana Agni
vide AgniAgniAgniAgni
Ap Ap Ap Ap
Water
The A%0aA%0aA%0aA%0a-s of Ap Ap Ap Ap in the Pi98198a Pi98198a Pi98198a Pi98198a are the five Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra-s.
vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
Apai0una Apai0una Apai0una Apai0una
Absence of crookedness as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Ap1na Ap1na Ap1na Ap1na
The V1yu V1yu V1yu V1yu which expels the life-force from the body
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Ap1na Mudr1Ap1na Mudr1Ap1na Mudr1Ap1na Mudr1
The gesture (Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1) of acquiring (preserving) Ap1na Ap1na Ap1na Ap1na energy
Apara Apara Apara Apara
Lower or worldly knowledge
Apar1jitaApar1jitaApar1jitaApar1jita
Lit. 'invincible, unsurpassed'
The palace in the Brahmaloka Brahmaloka Brahmaloka Brahmaloka representing the R3pa R3pa R3pa R3pa of Brahm1 Brahm1 Brahm1 Brahm1 as a stage to be overcome in
order to reach Parya^kaParya^kaParya^kaParya^ka
vide also Mah10aktiMah10aktiMah10aktiMah10akti, Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1
Apar1ntaj61na Apar1ntaj61na Apar1ntaj61na Apar1ntaj61na
The knowledge of death
It is known by practicing Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama on SopakramaSopakramaSopakramaSopakrama and NirupNirupNirupNirupakrama Karmaakrama Karmaakrama Karmaakrama Karma-s.
Aparigraha Aparigraha Aparigraha Aparigraha
Non-receiving as one of the five YamaYamaYamaYama-s
Aparigrahaprati=7h1Aparigrahaprati=7h1Aparigrahaprati=7h1Aparigrahaprati=7h1
A state in which AparigrahaAparigrahaAparigrahaAparigraha is firmly established
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing Aparigrahaprati=7h1 Aparigrahaprati=7h1 Aparigrahaprati=7h1 Aparigrahaprati=7h1 will get the memory of past life because the mind is
purified.
Aparok=1nubh3tiAparok=1nubh3tiAparok=1nubh3tiAparok=1nubh3ti
Lit. 'perception of the perceptible'
The personal experience of the Divine with form as experience of BhaktiBhaktiBhaktiBhakti
ApavargaApavargaApavargaApavarga
Lit. 'turned off'
A synonym for Mok=aMok=aMok=aMok=a
Apsaras Apsaras Apsaras Apsaras
Nymph, angelic creature
!ptaj61na !ptaj61na !ptaj61na !ptaj61na
The spiritual stage of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 who has experienced DharmDharmDharmDharmamegha Sam1dhiamegha Sam1dhiamegha Sam1dhiamegha Sam1dhi when the veil of
knowledge has been removed
It allows a different kind of experience because there is nothing left to be known., thus real
knowledge (J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na) is accomplished.
!ptak1ma !ptak1ma !ptak1ma !ptak1ma
The spiritual stage of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 who has experienced DharmaDharmaDharmaDharmamegha Sam1dhimegha Sam1dhimegha Sam1dhimegha Sam1dhi when there is
nothing left to be desired
In this stage Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2’s desires are completely fulfilled, SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s do arise naturally, the complete
BrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacarya is obtained as the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 does not respond to the sexual sensation of any form.
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The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of Ap Ap Ap Ap known also as ToyatattvaToyatattvaToyatattvaToyatattva
Apunya Apunya Apunya Apunya
Lack of merit
!ra !ra !ra !ra
One of the lakes before entering into S1lajja S1lajja S1lajja S1lajja city in the BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka
The crossing of !ra !ra !ra !ra and (ya (ya (ya (ya means overcoming the Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni-s....
vide also Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1
!r1dhana !r1dhana !r1dhana !r1dhana
Worship, adoration; a ceremony to propitiate a deity
!ra%bha Avasth1 !ra%bha Avasth1 !ra%bha Avasth1 !ra%bha Avasth1
A Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1 of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 after overcoming the BrahmagranthiBrahmagranthiBrahmagranthiBrahmagranthi
!ra9i !ra9i !ra9i !ra9i
Piece of wood
Two !ra9i !ra9i !ra9i !ra9i-s are used to kindle the sacred fire by attrition, they represent mind and body, heaven
and earth, father and mother, i.e. the bringing together of polarities.
!ra9yaka!ra9yaka!ra9yaka!ra9yaka
Lit. 'forest; produced in the forest'
A specific kind of Vedic literature
!ra !ra !ra !ra and (ya (ya (ya (ya are the two lakes as obstacles before entering in the city of Brahm1 Brahm1 Brahm1 Brahm1 named S1lajjaS1lajjaS1lajjaS1lajja.
vide also Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1
!ra9y!ra9y!ra9y!ra9y1yama1yama1yama1yama
Lit. 'walking in the forest'
Celibacy
Arcan1 Arcan1 Arcan1 Arcan1 (also ArcanaArcanaArcanaArcana)
One of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhaki Yoga Bhaki Yoga Bhaki Yoga Bhaki Yoga as the devotional act of ritual worship of the Divine
Ardhan1r20vara Ardhan1r20vara Ardhan1r20vara Ardhan1r20vara
A conjoined representation of )iva)iva)iva)iva and )akti )akti )akti )akti as symbol of their unity
The )aiva)aiva)aiva)aiva-s worship the male or the right side, the )1kta)1kta)1kta)1kta-s the female or the left side.
Arghya Arghya Arghya Arghya
Offering, oblation
vide also Hotr1 Hotr1 Hotr1 Hotr1, Arghya Arghya Arghya Arghya, Havi Havi Havi Havi
Ari=7a Ari=7a Ari=7a Ari=7a
The omen of knowledge of death (Apar1ntaj61naApar1ntaj61naApar1ntaj61naApar1ntaj61na)
!rjava !rjava !rjava !rjava
Straightforwardness as one of twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Arjuna Arjuna Arjuna Arjuna
One of the five P19dava P19dava P19dava P19dava brothers in the epic Mah1bh1rataMah1bh1rataMah1bh1rataMah1bh1rata, disciple and companion of the Lord
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!roha9a !roha9a !roha9a !roha9a
The act of ascending as opposed to Avaroha9aAvaroha9aAvaroha9aAvaroha9a
Arpa9avidy1 Arpa9avidy1 Arpa9avidy1 Arpa9avidy1
The Para Para Para Para (supreme) worship of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
ArthaArthaArthaArtha
Lit. 'aim, purpose'
Wealth, material gains; object of the senses
vide also Puru=1rtha Puru=1rtha Puru=1rtha Puru=1rtha, Savitarka Sam1dhi Savitarka Sam1dhi Savitarka Sam1dhi Savitarka Sam1dhi
Aru9aAru9aAru9aAru9a
The impulsive One
One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental activity of Icch1 Icch1 Icch1 Icch1 (wish).
vide also Sarvarogahara Cakra Sarvarogahara Cakra Sarvarogahara Cakra Sarvarogahara Cakra
Ar3paAr3paAr3paAr3pa
Formless as opposed to R3paR3paR3paR3pa (with form) as one of characteristics of the Self
ArvanArvanArvanArvan
Lit. 'primal power'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the stallion as representing the primal power
AryaAryaAryaArya
Lit. 'nobleman'
The AryanAryanAryanAryan people and their tradition
!rya Dharma!rya Dharma!rya Dharma!rya Dharma
Lit. 'path of noble people'
vide VedaVedaVedaVeda
AryamanAryamanAryamanAryaman
Nobility as one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
A=18haA=18haA=18haA=18ha
The month corresponding to parts of June/ July
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
Asampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhi
Kind of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the practitioner has overcome the stage of differentiation going beyond
PratyayaPratyayaPratyayaPratyaya, but still in the presence of SSSSa%sk1raa%sk1raa%sk1raa%sk1ra-s
It is an intermediate state of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi.
!sana!sana!sana!sana
Lit. 'sitting'
Yogic or Tantric posture as form of integration of the human body (Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a) with the cosmic
body (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a)
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In YogaYogaYogaYoga one of the eight A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of the A=71^ga Yoga A=71^ga Yoga A=71^ga Yoga A=71^ga Yoga of Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali. Through !!!!sanasanasanasana-s, D48hat1 D48hat1 D48hat1 D48hat1 is obtained. There is an exoteric and esoteric symbolism of !sana!sana!sana!sana-s.
vide also Yog1sana Yog1sana Yog1sana Yog1sana, Tantr1sana Tantr1sana Tantr1sana Tantr1sana
AsatAsatAsatAsat
The non-manifested; the state beyond Sat Sat Sat Sat and the cause of SatSatSatSat
vide also AvyaktaAvyaktaAvyaktaAvyakta, Sad Vidy1 Sad Vidy1 Sad Vidy1 Sad Vidy1
AsatyaAsatyaAsatyaAsatya
Falsehood as opposed to Satya Satya Satya Satya (truth)
!0i=!0i=!0i=!0i=
vide Abhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0a
Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1
Egoism as on of the five Kle=aKle=aKle=aKle=a-s; the material cause of the sense organs (IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya-s)
vide also Abhim1naAbhim1naAbhim1naAbhim1na
Asmit1 Sam1dhiAsmit1 Sam1dhiAsmit1 Sam1dhiAsmit1 Sam1dhi
A stage of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the !tmadra=7a !tmadra=7a !tmadra=7a !tmadra=7a will experience what is beyond thought and own
awareness
Known as Asmit1 Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi, Asmit1 Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi, Asmit1 Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi, Asmit1 Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi, it culminates in Nirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhi.
!0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama
Lit. 'the abode of ascetics, a hermitage; a stage in the life of a person'
Spiritual retreat
Traditionally there are four !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama-s of a man's life as lifestyles viz. Brahmac1rinBrahmac1rinBrahmac1rinBrahmac1rin, G4hasG4hasG4hasG4hasthathathatha,
V1naprasthaV1naprasthaV1naprasthaV1naprastha and Sa%ny1sinSa%ny1sinSa%ny1sinSa%ny1sin. The main purpose of an !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama, as spiritual retreat for a
Sa%ny1sinSa%ny1sinSa%ny1sinSa%ny1sin, is to exhaust own KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s, so allowing the negativity to be released, in short
reinvesting own KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma.
!0raya!0raya!0raya!0raya
Support or basis of an experience for !lamban!lamban!lamban!lambanaaaa (object of an experience)
vide also V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1
A=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga
Lit. 'YogaYogaYogaYoga of the eight steps'
The system of Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga as thought in Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra-s of Pata6jali Pata6jali Pata6jali Pata6jali as a eight-fold path, i.e. YamaYamaYamaYama,
NiyamaNiyamaNiyamaNiyama, !sana!sana!sana!sana, Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma, Praty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1ra, Dh1ra9aDh1ra9aDh1ra9aDh1ra9a, Dhy1naDhy1naDhy1naDhy1na, and Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi
A=7asidA=7asidA=7asidA=7asiddhidhidhidhi
The eight SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s known also as A9im1diA9im1diA9im1diA9im1di
Traditionally there are only eight major SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s namely A9im1A9im1A9im1A9im1, Mahim1 Mahim1 Mahim1 Mahim1, Garim1 Garim1 Garim1 Garim1, Laghim1 Laghim1 Laghim1 Laghim1, Pr1ptiPr1ptiPr1ptiPr1pti, Pr1k1mya Pr1k1mya Pr1k1mya Pr1k1mya, I0itva I0itva I0itva I0itva and Va0itva Va0itva Va0itva Va0itva. Their acquisition is a result of mastering over the five
Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta-s and an expression of moving free in the world of Prak4ti.Prak4ti.Prak4ti.Prak4ti.
AsteyaAsteyaAsteyaAsteya
Non-stealing as one of the five YamaYamaYamaYama-s
Asteyaprati=7h1Asteyaprati=7h1Asteyaprati=7h1Asteyaprati=7h1
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A state in which AsteyaAsteyaAsteyaAsteya is fully established
It is considered that the material goods come to a Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 possessing Asteyaprati=7h1.Asteyaprati=7h1.Asteyaprati=7h1.Asteyaprati=7h1.
AsthiAsthiAsthiAsthi
Bone
vide Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu
!s!s!s!stikatikatikatika
Believer in VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
All the literature based on VedaVedaVedaVeda-s is considered to be !stika.!stika.!stika.!stika.
vide also N1stikaN1stikaN1stikaN1stika
AsuAsuAsuAsu
Lit. 'life-force, breath'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the spirit surviving death
A0uddhatattvaA0uddhatattvaA0uddhatattvaA0uddhatattva
The impure TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s
They consist of the twenty-four TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s from Prak4titattvaPrak4titattvaPrak4titattvaPrak4titattva down to P4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattva (vide TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva).
A0uddhiA0uddhiA0uddhiA0uddhi
Element or process which makes impure the body as opposed to )uddhi)uddhi)uddhi)uddhi
All Do0aDo0aDo0aDo0a-s are considered to be A0uddhiA0uddhiA0uddhiA0uddhi-s.
A0ukl1k4=9aA0ukl1k4=9aA0ukl1k4=9aA0ukl1k4=9a
The mixed Karma Karma Karma Karma as one of the three accumulated KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s
AsuraAsuraAsuraAsura
The divine or supreme spirit; a demon
A0vaA0vaA0vaA0va
Lit. 'not the self'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the swift horse as representing the mind or the manifested energy
!sv1da!sv1da!sv1da!sv1da
The sense of supernatural tasting
vide also Pr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibha
A0vamedhaA0vamedhaA0vamedhaA0vamedha
The horse sacrifice as a Vedic rite
A0vatthaA0vatthaA0vatthaA0vattha
Lit. 'under which horses stand'
The sacred fig tree Ficus Religiosa, a variety of Banyan tree
Esoterically it represents the GuruGuruGuruGuru.
vide also Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1
!0vina!0vina!0vina!0vina
The month that corresponds to parts of Sept./ Oct.
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A0viniA0viniA0viniA0vini
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the divine twin physicians (riding upon horses) said to restore health amongst mortals
as well; the left and right life-force in the breath
A0viniA0viniA0viniA0vini-s hold a distinct position in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s they are practically equated with the energy flow
within Id1Id1Id1Id1 and Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182-s.
A0vin2 Mudr1A0vin2 Mudr1A0vin2 Mudr1A0vin2 Mudr1
The mare Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BhandhaMudr1 BhandhaMudr1 BhandhaMudr1 Bhandha-s
AtalalokaAtalalokaAtalalokaAtalaloka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
AtandritaAtandritaAtandritaAtandrita
The state of being alert as a yogic state
Atharva VedaAtharva VedaAtharva VedaAtharva Veda
The name of the fourth Veda Veda Veda Veda known also as BrahmavedaBrahmavedaBrahmavedaBrahmaveda
vide also TantraTantraTantraTantra
Atij1garaAtij1garaAtij1garaAtij1gara
Not having enough sleeping as one of the seven VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana-s
Atikr1ntabh1van2yaAtikr1ntabh1van2yaAtikr1ntabh1van2yaAtikr1ntabh1van2ya
The most advanced kind of Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 the one who has accomplished the transcendence
AtisvapnaAtisvapnaAtisvapnaAtisvapna
Excessive sleeping as one of the seven VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana-s
At2ta DharmaAt2ta DharmaAt2ta DharmaAt2ta Dharma
The inherent property of past time, one of the three DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma-s (as inherent properties of time)
!tma!tma!tma!tma
vide !tman!tman!tman!tman
!tmabh1va!tmabh1va!tmabh1va!tmabh1va
Reality of the individual Soul as one's self condition and beyond any description; the self
consciousness leading to KaivalyaKaivalyaKaivalyaKaivalya; the awareness of the self consciousness
!tmabh1va!tmabh1va!tmabh1va!tmabh1va will be experienced only when the Vi0e=aVi0e=aVi0e=aVi0e=a state was transcended.
!tmadar0an!tmadar0an!tmadar0an!tmadar0an
Vision of the Soul
!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a
A witness of the self beyond the intellectual consciousness
vide also Nirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhi
!tmaj61na!tmaj61na!tmaj61na!tmaj61na
Knowledge of the Self
!tmajyoti!tmajyoti!tmajyoti!tmajyoti
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The light of the Soul
!tm1kar=i92!tm1kar=i92!tm1kar=i92!tm1kar=i92
The attractive power of !tma!tma!tma!tma
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
!tman !tman !tman !tman (also !tma!tma!tma!tma)
Lit. 'the breath; what is spontaneous'
The individual Soul as seed of Brahman Brahman Brahman Brahman present in all creatures
The three attributes of !tman!tman!tman!tman are SatSatSatSat, CitCitCitCit and !nand!nand!nand!nandaaaa.
vide also Indra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3rya
!tma Nivedana!tma Nivedana!tma Nivedana!tma Nivedana
One of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga as the devotional act of self-offering to the Divine
!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati
The feelings for the Self as expressions of true Bhakti Bhakti Bhakti Bhakti
!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati-s, as expressions of devotion and kinds of liberation, are five in number, namely S1m2pyaS1m2pyaS1m2pyaS1m2pya, S1lokya S1lokya S1lokya S1lokya, S1r3pya S1r3pya S1r3pya S1r3pya, Sar=7i Sar=7i Sar=7i Sar=7i and S1yujya S1yujya S1yujya S1yujya.
vide also Rati Rati Rati Rati, Rasa Rasa Rasa Rasa
!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a
Lit. 'offering to !tma!tma!tma!tma'
The attitude of offering own action as part of P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1 (worship) to sanctify the ordinary existence
It is an attitude of giving back to the Divine what really belongs to the Divine. Therefore the
ordinary work with hands and body becomes Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1, the ordinary talk becomes JapaJapaJapaJapa, the act of
eating becomes HomaHomaHomaHoma or Yaj6aYaj6aYaj6aYaj6a, the ordinary walk becomes Pradak=i9aPradak=i9aPradak=i9aPradak=i9a, the act of lying down
becomes Pra91maPra91maPra91maPra91ma, the act of breathing becomes AgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotra, etc. This is a high form of P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1, a
continuous awareness of the Self.
!tma )akti!tma )akti!tma )akti!tma )akti
The transcendental awareness as one of the )akti)akti)akti)akti-s flowing through Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182 as a result of
balancing of Pr19a )aktiPr19a )aktiPr19a )aktiPr19a )akti and Manas )aktiManas )aktiManas )aktiManas )akti, the union of space (!k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a) and time (K1laK1laK1laK1la)
It is the spiritual kind of energy (vide )akti)akti)akti)akti) allowing the occurrence of Anubh3tiAnubh3tiAnubh3tiAnubh3ti experience.
!tmavidy1!tmavidy1!tmavidy1!tmavidy1
The knowledge of the Self
AtriAtriAtriAtri
Name of a $=i$=i$=i$=i
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i
Aty1h1raAty1h1raAty1h1raAty1h1ra
Excessive eating as one of the seven VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana-s
vide also Mit1h1raMit1h1raMit1h1raMit1h1ra
Au882y1na P27haAu882y1na P27haAu882y1na P27haAu882y1na P27ha
vide U882y1na P27haU882y1na P27haU882y1na P27haU882y1na P27ha
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Au%Au%Au%Au%
vide O%O%O%O%
Au=adhiAu=adhiAu=adhiAu=adhi
vide O=adhiO=adhiO=adhiO=adhi
Avadh3taAvadh3taAvadh3taAvadh3ta
Lit. 'one who has rejected all his worldly feelings and obligations'
A highly spiritual person
Avair1gyaAvair1gyaAvair1gyaAvair1gya
Attachment as one of the eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s
vide also Vair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gya
!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a
Lit. 'what covers'
The covering of the inner reality on the path of YogaYogaYogaYoga
!vara9a !vara9a !vara9a !vara9a is one of the two functions of M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1 as the illusion which covers the inner reality. One of
the best ways of removing !vara9a!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a is the practice of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma. It is a fundamental concept that
only by removing the covering (!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a) the higher awareness can be experienced.
!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1
A deity of covering
There are three !vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1-s namely K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2, Vajre0var2Vajre0var2Vajre0var2Vajre0var2 and BhBhBhBhagam1lin2agam1lin2agam1lin2agam1lin2, the deities
covering the light.
vide also Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
Avaroha9aAvaroha9aAvaroha9aAvaroha9a
The act of descending as opposed to !roha9a!roha9a!roha9a!roha9a
Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1
Lit. 'condition'
State of human existence
There are three states (Avasth1trayaAvasth1trayaAvasth1trayaAvasth1traya) viz. J1grat J1grat J1grat J1grat (waking), Svapna Svapna Svapna Svapna (dreaming) and Su=upti Su=upti Su=upti Su=upti (deep sleep), each one having specific V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti-s. Beyond Avasth1trayaAvasth1trayaAvasth1trayaAvasth1traya there is one more state known
as Tur2yaTur2yaTur2yaTur2ya.
Avasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91ma
Transformation of state of mind (CittaCittaCittaCitta) accompanying the Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma-s as a result of Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama
Avasth1trayaAvasth1trayaAvasth1trayaAvasth1traya
vide Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1
Avat1raAvat1raAvat1raAvat1ra
(from Avat4iAvat4iAvat4iAvat4i i.e. to descend)
Incarnation of the Divine upon earth
The best known Avat1raAvat1raAvat1raAvat1ra-s are the ten forms of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u.
Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1
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Ignorance, one of the five Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s; an error of perception; a human experience of the cosmic M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1
Avidy1 Avidy1 Avidy1 Avidy1 is regarded as the cause of Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s, its control means the control of all other Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s.
AviratiAviratiAviratiAvirati
The state of lack of due restraint as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s
Avi0e0aAvi0e0aAvi0e0aAvi0e0a
Lit. 'without difference'
One of the four Gu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparva-s in which Savic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhi is experienced
AAAAvyaktavyaktavyaktavyakta
The non-manifested principle of creation, the primary germ of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti, the state of non-
differentiation
This state is devoid of N1mar3pa N1mar3pa N1mar3pa N1mar3pa. AvyaktaAvyaktaAvyaktaAvyakta is identified with AsatAsatAsatAsat, Nirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a Brahman,
ParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahman or @0vara@0vara@0vara@0vara.
vide also K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2, Sarvasiddhiprada Sarvasiddhiprada Sarvasiddhiprada Sarvasiddhiprada CakraCakraCakraCakra, VyaktaVyaktaVyaktaVyakta, Ali^gaAli^gaAli^gaAli^ga
Avyakta N1daAvyakta N1daAvyakta N1daAvyakta N1da
The non-manifested sound
vide also N1daN1daN1daN1da
Avyakta Prak4tiAvyakta Prak4tiAvyakta Prak4tiAvyakta Prak4ti
The non-manifested nature, a synonym to Ali^gaAli^gaAli^gaAli^ga
!yam1tma Brahm1!yam1tma Brahm1!yam1tma Brahm1!yam1tma Brahm1
'The extension of the Self is Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1' is a celebrated statement in the Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s
vide also Mah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kya
!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1
A deity bearing weapons
There are three deities presiding over the weapons of Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1 namely P101^ku0aP101^ku0aP101^ku0aP101^ku0a (noose and
goad), Ik=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98a (sugar-cane bow) and the B19aB19aB19aB19a-s (the five flower arrows). Their weapons are
P10aP10aP10aP10a, A^ku0aA^ku0aA^ku0aA^ku0a, Ik=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98a (or Dhanu=Dhanu=Dhanu=Dhanu=) and B19aB19aB19aB19a-s. They are being kept symbolically by the
Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 in her four hands. The !yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1 are to be found between Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra and
Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra.
!yurveda!yurveda!yurveda!yurveda
The science of the Indian medicine
vide also Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a
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Bagal1 MukhiBagal1 MukhiBagal1 MukhiBagal1 Mukhi
The eighth of the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s representing the unconscious plane of existence that is the
source of illusion
Bahira^gaBahira^gaBahira^gaBahira^ga
The external stage, the outer expression as opposed to Antara^gaAntara^gaAntara^gaAntara^ga
Bahiry1gaBahiry1gaBahiry1gaBahiry1ga
External worship known also as B1hyay1gaB1hyay1gaB1hyay1gaB1hyay1ga
vide also Y1gaY1gaY1gaY1ga, AnAnAnAntary1gatary1gatary1gatary1ga
Bahi=kara9aBahi=kara9aBahi=kara9aBahi=kara9a
The body as external instrument
Bahi=k4ta DhautiBahi=k4ta DhautiBahi=k4ta DhautiBahi=k4ta Dhauti
One of the AntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhauti-s as internal purification
By its practice a Deva DehaDeva DehaDeva DehaDeva Deha may be obtained.
BahudaBahudaBahudaBahuda
Lit. 'much-giving'
One of the preliminary stages of Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa life-style when the SanSanSanSanny1sinny1sinny1sinny1sin gives the best in the life
of an !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama
B1hy1k10aB1hy1k10aB1hy1k10aB1hy1k10a
Outer space
B1hyap3j1B1hyap3j1B1hyap3j1B1hyap3j1
Lit. 'lower worship'
A ritual practice of worship, using voice, objects or images
vide also P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1, Devay1na Devay1na Devay1na Devay1na
B1hyay1gaB1hyay1gaB1hyay1gaB1hyay1ga
vide Bahiry1gaBahiry1gaBahiry1gaBahiry1ga, Y1ga Y1ga Y1ga Y1ga
BalaBalaBalaBala
Bodily and mental strength or vitality as one of the four K1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya Sampad-s
B1l1kiB1l1kiB1l1kiB1l1ki
Name of a sage in the Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s
vide also B1l1ki Vidy1B1l1ki Vidy1B1l1ki Vidy1B1l1ki Vidy1
B1l1ki Vidy1B1l1ki Vidy1B1l1ki Vidy1B1l1ki Vidy1
The knowledge of B1l1kiB1l1kiB1l1kiB1l1ki
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A Veda Vidy1, Veda Vidy1, Veda Vidy1, Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s that gradually deals with the knowledge of Puru=a Puru=a Puru=a Puru=a from the left and right eyes to AgniAgniAgniAgni, V1yu V1yu V1yu V1yu, !k10a !k10a !k10a !k10a and finally to the Puru=a Puru=a Puru=a Puru=a of the sun.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
BaliBaliBaliBali
A gift offering as a sacrifice in the form of fruits and flowers
B19aB19aB19aB19a
Lit. 'arrow'
A flower arrow of K1ma K1ma K1ma K1ma
The five flower arrows of K1ma K1ma K1ma K1ma denoting the five TanTanTanTanm1tram1tram1tram1tra-s (subtle forms of matter) are the
lotus, the A0okaA0okaA0okaA0oka, the mango blossom, the jasmine and the blue lotus.
vide also !yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1
BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha
Lit. 'binding, tying; connection with; uniting; joining'
Contraction as yogic technique; lock
BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha-s are techniques used to dissolve the psychic knots and redirect the resulting energy within
the body. There is an esoteric and exoteric symbolism of BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha-s. On a higher plane they are
powerful and relevant Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 yoga techniques towards )iva )iva )iva )iva and )akti )akti )akti )akti union in the human body
seen as Microcosm (Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a). There are three major BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha-s namely J1landhara BandhaJ1landhara BandhaJ1landhara BandhaJ1landhara Bandha
(Water-pipe lock), U882y1na BandhaU882y1na BandhaU882y1na BandhaU882y1na Bandha (Upwards lock) and M3la BandhaM3la BandhaM3la BandhaM3la Bandha (Root lock).
vide also BandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatraya
BandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatraya
The triple contraction using the three main BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha-s namely J1landhara BandhaJ1landhara BandhaJ1landhara BandhaJ1landhara Bandha, U882y1na U882y1na U882y1na U882y1na Bandha Bandha Bandha Bandha and M3la Bandha. M3la Bandha. M3la Bandha. M3la Bandha.
BastiBastiBastiBasti
Lit. 'lower belly'
One of the +atkarma+atkarma+atkarma+atkarma-s known also as VastiVastiVastiVasti.
As a yogic technique does the cleansing the abdominal area. It is of two kinds viz. Jala BastiJala BastiJala BastiJala Basti and
)u=ka Basti)u=ka Basti)u=ka Basti)u=ka Basti.
Bh1drBh1drBh1drBh1draaaa
The day of full-moon in the month of Bh1drapadaBh1drapadaBh1drapadaBh1drapada
Bh1drapadaBh1drapadaBh1drapadaBh1drapada
The rainy month corresponding to parts of August /September
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
Bhadr1sana Bhadr1sana Bhadr1sana Bhadr1sana
The gentle !sana!sana!sana!sana
BhagaBhagaBhagaBhaga
Gracious God; happiness; prosperity; beauty, loveliness; love, sexual pleasure; the female organ;
one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
vide also BhajBhajBhajBhaj
Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2
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Lit. 'the one adorned with glory'
One of the !vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1-s presiding over the principle of existence of MahatMahatMahatMahat
Bhagam1lin2 Bhagam1lin2 Bhagam1lin2 Bhagam1lin2 is also one of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s.
vide also Sarvasiddhiprada CaSarvasiddhiprada CaSarvasiddhiprada CaSarvasiddhiprada Cakrakrakrakra
Bhag1sanaBhag1sanaBhag1sanaBhag1sana
vide Tantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sana
Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1
The Song of the Lord
The most famous YogaYogaYogaYoga work, a synthesis of Ved1nta Ved1nta Ved1nta Ved1nta, YogaYogaYogaYoga, S1mkhyaS1mkhyaS1mkhyaS1mkhya teachings, believed to be
composed in the third or fourth century BCE.
vide also ArjunaArjunaArjunaArjuna, Kuruk=etra Kuruk=etra Kuruk=etra Kuruk=etra
BhagavanBhagavanBhagavanBhagavan
Lit. 'God-like'
One of God's names; a generic and popular name of God in India
vide also BhajBhajBhajBhaj
BhagavatBhagavatBhagavatBhagavat
Lit. 'the adorable one'
One of )iva)iva)iva)iva's names
vide also BhajBhajBhajBhaj, Bhaga Bhaga Bhaga Bhaga
BhairavaBhairavaBhairavaBhairava
Lit. 'terrible, formidable'
A name of )iva )iva )iva )iva as a frightening aspect of the divine; a Tantric male participant
Bhairav2Bhairav2Bhairav2Bhairav2
Consort of BhairavaBhairavaBhairavaBhairava as a particular form of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2; a Tantric female participant
Bhairav2 CakraBhairav2 CakraBhairav2 CakraBhairav2 Cakra
vide Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1
Bhairav2 TantraBhairav2 TantraBhairav2 TantraBhairav2 Tantra
A name of a TantraTantraTantraTantra
BhajBhajBhajBhaj
Lit. 'to adore; enjoy; worship; bestow; share with; distribute'
Sanskrit root of words like BhaktiBhaktiBhaktiBhakti, Bhaga Bhaga Bhaga Bhaga, Bhagavan Bhagavan Bhagavan Bhagavan, Bhagavat Bhagavat Bhagavat Bhagavat, Bhajan Bhajan Bhajan Bhajan, Bhakta. Bhakta. Bhakta. Bhakta.
BhajanBhajanBhajanBhajan
Devotional song
vide also BhajBhajBhajBhaj
BhaktaBhaktaBhaktaBhakta
Devotee; one following the path of BhaktiBhaktiBhaktiBhakti
vide also BhajBhajBhajBhaj, Bh2ma Vidy1Bh2ma Vidy1Bh2ma Vidy1Bh2ma Vidy1
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BhaktiBhaktiBhaktiBhakti
Devotion
Devotion is seen as channelling of emotions towards God in order to experience the eternal
existence. In the tradition, BhaktiBhaktiBhaktiBhakti is the only way God can be reached, as the experience of the
Macrocosm (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a) in the Microcosm (Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a). The Bhakti M2m1%s1 S3tra Bhakti M2m1%s1 S3tra Bhakti M2m1%s1 S3tra Bhakti M2m1%s1 S3tra describes
devotion as being "Supreme longing for the Lord". It is said that the Lord becomes perceptible
through devotion. Bh1vac381ma9i Bh1vac381ma9i Bh1vac381ma9i Bh1vac381ma9i says: "Nothing is accomplished by constant JapaJapaJapaJapa, sacrifices
and austerities which torture the body, because without deep devotion YantraYantraYantraYantra-s and MantraMantraMantraMantra-s do
not yield fruit".
vide also BhajBhajBhajBhaj
BhakticchedaBhakticchedaBhakticchedaBhakticcheda
Any decoration or marks on forehead, arms, cheeks, nose, breasts, etc. as an expression of devotion
to Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1-s.
Bhakti M1rgaBhakti M1rgaBhakti M1rgaBhakti M1rga
The path of devotion
vide also Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga
Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga
The Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga of Devotion
The last stage in YogaYogaYogaYoga, considered to be the YogaYogaYogaYoga of the 21st century. It has nine limbs (A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s)
namely )r1va9a )r1va9a )r1va9a )r1va9a (listening to holy scriptures), K2rtanaK2rtanaK2rtanaK2rtana (singing devotional songs), Smarana Smarana Smarana Smarana (remembering the Divine), P1da Sev1na P1da Sev1na P1da Sev1na P1da Sev1na (service to the feet of the Lord), Arcan1Arcan1Arcan1Arcan1 or P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1 (ritual
worship), VandanaVandanaVandanaVandana (prostration before the image of the Lord), D1syaD1syaD1syaD1sya (slavish devotion to the
Lord), S1khyaS1khyaS1khyaS1khya (friendship) and !tma Nivedana!tma Nivedana!tma Nivedana!tma Nivedana (Self-offering to the Lord). In Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga
there are five main states or conditions (Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s) namely )1nta )1nta )1nta )1nta (tranquil), D1sya D1sya D1sya D1sya (slavish),
V1tsalya V1tsalya V1tsalya V1tsalya (affectionate), S1khya S1khya S1khya S1khya (friendly) and M1dhurya M1dhurya M1dhurya M1dhurya (sweet).
vide also )uddha Bhakti)uddha Bhakti)uddha Bhakti)uddha Bhakti
Bhakti Yoga Sam1dhiBhakti Yoga Sam1dhiBhakti Yoga Sam1dhiBhakti Yoga Sam1dhi
The Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi as a result of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga practice
Bh1^gBh1^gBh1^gBh1^g
A drink made of Indian hemp leaves
Bh1ratiBh1ratiBh1ratiBh1rati
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the word signifying the truth (SatyaSatyaSatyaSatya); a high educational institution
BhasmaBhasmaBhasmaBhasma
Ashes used for spiritual purpose
Bhastrik1Bhastrik1Bhastrik1Bhastrik1
Lit. 'causing the sound of bellows'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
Bh1=yaBh1=yaBh1=yaBh1=ya
Lit. 'an explanatory work, exposition, commentary'
Work of a spiritual kind
Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va
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Lit. 'attitude; true condition; reality; disposition'
State, emotion, devotional sentiment
In Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga there are five states as devotional sentiments known also as RasaRasaRasaRasa-s. As states or
conditions accompanying the Li^gaLi^gaLi^gaLi^ga (as transmigratory soul) there are eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s namely
DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma, AdharmaAdharmaAdharmaAdharma, J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na, Aj61naAj61naAj61naAj61na, Vair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gya, Avair1gyaAvair1gyaAvair1gyaAvair1gya, Ai0varyaAi0varyaAi0varyaAi0varya, Anai0varyaAnai0varyaAnai0varyaAnai0varya. As states of
human personalities there are three Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s namely Pa0u Bh1vaPa0u Bh1vaPa0u Bh1vaPa0u Bh1va, V2ra Bh1vaV2ra Bh1vaV2ra Bh1vaV2ra Bh1va and Divya Divya Divya Divya Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va.
vide also TantraTantraTantraTantra
BBBBh1vanah1vanah1vanah1vana
Lit. 'imagining'
Contemplation, reflection; feeling; thought
It is also a kind of worship (meditation) of Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 (vide Y1gaY1gaY1gaY1ga). In the tradition it is said that God is
captivated by the Bh1vanaBh1vanaBh1vanaBh1vana-s (feelings).
BhayaBhayaBhayaBhaya
Fear as on of the seven VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana-s
Fear is seen as a product of duality
vide also Abhaya Mudr1Abhaya Mudr1Abhaya Mudr1Abhaya Mudr1
Bhay1nakaBhay1nakaBhay1nakaBhay1naka
Terror as one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
Bheru981Bheru981Bheru981Bheru981
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
BhogaBhogaBhogaBhoga
Lit. 'enjoyment'
The worldly experience as a path to spiritual growth in TantraTantraTantraTantra; any worldly experience attached to
the IndIndIndIndriyariyariyariya-s
Bhog1dhi=7h1naBhog1dhi=7h1naBhog1dhi=7h1naBhog1dhi=7h1na
Living organism
Bhr1mar2 Bhr1mar2 Bhr1mar2 Bhr1mar2
Lit. 'causing the sound of wasp'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
This kind of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma will result in the experience of An1hata )abda.An1hata )abda.An1hata )abda.An1hata )abda.
vide also Ras1nanda YogaRas1nanda YogaRas1nanda YogaRas1nanda Yoga
Bhr1ntidar0anaBhr1ntidar0anaBhr1ntidar0anaBhr1ntidar0ana
The state of wrong perception as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s
Bh4guBh4guBh4guBh4gu
vide Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
Bh4gu V1ru9i Vidy1Bh4gu V1ru9i Vidy1Bh4gu V1ru9i Vidy1Bh4gu V1ru9i Vidy1
The knowledge of Bh4gu V1ru9iBh4gu V1ru9iBh4gu V1ru9iBh4gu V1ru9i
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A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) refers to the gradual knowledge of the five Ko0aKo0aKo0aKo0a-s
beyond which the Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman can be realized.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Bhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhya
The space between the eyebrows as Cakra K=etraCakra K=etraCakra K=etraCakra K=etra of !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra
vide also )1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1
Bhuja^g1sana Bhuja^g1sana Bhuja^g1sana Bhuja^g1sana
The cobra !sana!sana!sana!sana
Bhuja^g2Bhuja^g2Bhuja^g2Bhuja^g2
Lit. 'female-serpent'
A name for Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2
Bhuja^gin2 Mudr1 Bhuja^gin2 Mudr1 Bhuja^gin2 Mudr1 Bhuja^gin2 Mudr1
The she-serpent Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 one of the Mudr1 BhandaMudr1 BhandaMudr1 BhandaMudr1 Bhanda-s
Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1
The knowledge of the world
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s, as related to N1rada N1rada N1rada N1rada by Sanatkum1ra. Sanatkum1ra. Sanatkum1ra. Sanatkum1ra. The disciple
is led to understand gradual stages from V1kV1kV1kV1k, Manas Manas Manas Manas, Sa%kalpa Sa%kalpa Sa%kalpa Sa%kalpa, Citta Citta Citta Citta, Dhy1na Dhy1na Dhy1na Dhy1na and finally to
Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a. Here are also enumerated the qualifications of a good devotee (BhaktaBhaktaBhaktaBhakta) namely SatyaSatyaSatyaSatya, Vij61naVij61naVij61naVij61na, Mati Mati Mati Mati, )raddh1 )raddh1 )raddh1 )raddh1, Ni=7h1 Ni=7h1 Ni=7h1 Ni=7h1 and K4ti.K4ti.K4ti.K4ti.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Bh3miBh3miBh3miBh3mi
Earth
vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
Bh3mik1Bh3mik1Bh3mik1Bh3mik1
vide Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1
Bh3mitattvaBh3mitattvaBh3mitattvaBh3mitattva
vide P4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattva
Bh3puraBh3puraBh3puraBh3pura
Lit. 'region (plan) of earth'
vide Trailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana Cakra
Bh3rlokaBh3rlokaBh3rlokaBh3rloka
The Earth plane
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
Bh3 Sam1dhiBh3 Sam1dhiBh3 Sam1dhiBh3 Sam1dhi
The underground Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi
Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
Lit. 'consisting of; being'
Gross element of the human body; gross form of matter; animated being
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Also known as Pa6cabh3taPa6cabh3taPa6cabh3taPa6cabh3ta-s, Mah1bh3taMah1bh3taMah1bh3taMah1bh3ta-s or Sth3la Mah1 Bh3taSth3la Mah1 Bh3taSth3la Mah1 Bh3taSth3la Mah1 Bh3ta-s. There are five Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta-s
namely: !k10a !k10a !k10a !k10a or Vyoma Vyoma Vyoma Vyoma (ether), V1yu V1yu V1yu V1yu (air), Tejas Tejas Tejas Tejas or Agni Agni Agni Agni or VahniVahniVahniVahni (fire), ApApApAp or Toya Toya Toya Toya (water),
Bh3mi Bh3mi Bh3mi Bh3mi or P4thiv2 P4thiv2 P4thiv2 P4thiv2 (earth), all produced from the Tamas Gu9a Tamas Gu9a Tamas Gu9a Tamas Gu9a of Prak4ti Prak4ti Prak4ti Prak4ti and are parts of the
thirty-six TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s. For the purpose of Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 the five fingers correspond to the five Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta-s. The
order of their higher and higher absorption is P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2, ApApApAp, TejasTejasTejasTejas, V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu, !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a, corresponding to
the Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1-s such as Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1, Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u, RudraRudraRudraRudra, @0vara@0vara@0vara@0vara, and Sad10ivaSad10ivaSad10ivaSad10iva, the later seen as parallel to
the five parts of O% MantraO% MantraO% MantraO% Mantra (i.e. AAAA, UUUU, MMMM, N1daN1daN1daN1da and BinduBinduBinduBindu).
Bh3t1diBh3t1diBh3t1diBh3t1di
Rudiment-matter, original element
Source of !k10a !k10a !k10a !k10a (ether) as the first Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta (gross matter) of S4=7i.S4=7i.S4=7i.S4=7i.
Bh3ta )uddhiBh3ta )uddhiBh3ta )uddhiBh3ta )uddhi
Purification of the gross elements (Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta-s) of the body
It is an essential ritual before worship or any making of ritual art items.
BhuvanaBhuvanaBhuvanaBhuvana
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the world (including the solar system) as plane of existence
Bhuvane0var2Bhuvane0var2Bhuvane0var2Bhuvane0var2
Lit. 'ruler of the spheres'
The fourth of the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s represents the projection of the consciousness as infinite space
and therefore the holder of all existence
Bhuvane0var2 B2jaBhuvane0var2 B2jaBhuvane0var2 B2jaBhuvane0var2 B2ja
vide Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%
BhuvarlokaBhuvarlokaBhuvarlokaBhuvarloka
The region between the earth and the sun; the sky
A LokaLokaLokaLoka inhabited by SiddhaSiddhaSiddhaSiddha-s and MuniMuniMuniMuni-s.
B2bhatsaB2bhatsaB2bhatsaB2bhatsa
Disgust as one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
B2ja B2ja B2ja B2ja (also written as V2jaV2jaV2jaV2ja)
Lit. 'seed; germ; semen; source; origin; primary cause; truth as the cause of being; basis for the
mind'
B2jaB2jaB2jaB2ja as part of creation that emerged from N1daN1daN1daN1da
B2j1kar=i92B2j1kar=i92B2j1kar=i92B2j1kar=i92
The attractive power of B2jaB2jaB2jaB2ja
vide also Sarv101paripurSarv101paripurSarv101paripurSarv101paripuraka Cakraaka Cakraaka Cakraaka Cakra
B2j1k=araB2j1k=araB2j1k=araB2j1k=ara
Seed syllable or B2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja Mantra
B2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja Mantra
A Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra having three to nine syllables, synonym to B2j1k=araB2j1k=araB2j1k=araB2j1k=ara; an expression of a deity in a
Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra form.
Bila SiddhiBila SiddhiBila SiddhiBila Siddhi
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The power of opening
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
BilvaBilvaBilvaBilva
Tree of the Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva known also as wood-apple, Bel tree or scientifically Aegle Marmelos, the
only sacred tree of the Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva
BilvapattraBilvapattraBilvapattraBilvapattra
Leaf of BilvaBilvaBilvaBilva tree
BinduBinduBinduBindu
Drop; dot; mark; source
In TantraTantraTantraTantra, Bindu Bindu Bindu Bindu as K1ra9a BinduK1ra9a BinduK1ra9a BinduK1ra9a Bindu, then K1rya BinduK1rya BinduK1rya BinduK1rya Bindu, proceeds N1da N1da N1da N1da and represents the infinite
potentialities of the larger universe (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a) about to be unfolded. The ninth Cakra Cakra Cakra Cakra (Sarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya Cakra) of the )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra is also called BinduBinduBinduBindu. There are three BinduBinduBinduBindu-s at the
centre of )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra, namely )iva M1y1)iva M1y1)iva M1y1)iva M1y1, )akti M1y1 )akti M1y1 )akti M1y1 )akti M1y1 and )iva)iva)iva)iva----Sakti M1y1. Sakti M1y1. Sakti M1y1. Sakti M1y1. Their colours are
white, red and colourless, their elements are Sun, Moon and Fire symbolized by the double BinduBinduBinduBindu
of Visarga Visarga Visarga Visarga and single Bindu Bindu Bindu Bindu of Anusv1ra.Anusv1ra.Anusv1ra.Anusv1ra. The image of BinduBinduBinduBindu made of VisargaVisargaVisargaVisarga and Anusv1raAnusv1raAnusv1raAnusv1ra is
described metaphorically in B4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=ad (2.1.20) and other Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s as a spider.
In Saundaryalahar2Saundaryalahar2Saundaryalahar2Saundaryalahar2 (7) the Divine Mother Tripurasundar2 Tripurasundar2 Tripurasundar2 Tripurasundar2 is described with her face resembling
the moon, her breasts like the frontal globes of the forehead of a young elephant, wearing mini-
bells, therefore equating TrTrTrTripurasundar2ipurasundar2ipurasundar2ipurasundar2 with BinduBinduBinduBindu.
vide also Bindutraya Bindutraya Bindutraya Bindutraya
Binduma98ala CakraBinduma98ala CakraBinduma98ala CakraBinduma98ala Cakra
vide Sarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya Cakra
BindutrayaBindutrayaBindutrayaBindutraya
The threefold BinduBinduBinduBindu at the centre of the )r2 Tantra)r2 Tantra)r2 Tantra)r2 Tantra
BodhanaBodhanaBodhanaBodhana
An essential rite to awakening (through worship) a work of ritual art
Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
Lord Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1 one of the Hindu trinity (Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti); the principle and manifestation of creation
Lord Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1 presides over the creation of the Universe (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a). He is the personal Creator
manifested from the impersonal Universal Spirit (BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman). The first created beings by Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
were the ten lords viz. Mar2ciMar2ciMar2ciMar2ci, AtriAtriAtriAtri, A^girasA^girasA^girasA^giras, PulastyaPulastyaPulastyaPulastya, PulahaPulahaPulahaPulaha, KratuKratuKratuKratu, Vasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7ha, Pracetas Pracetas Pracetas Pracetas (or
Dak=aDak=aDak=aDak=a), Bh4guBh4guBh4guBh4gu and N1radaN1radaN1radaN1rada. They all are known under the name Praj1patiPraj1patiPraj1patiPraj1pati or Mah1 $=iMah1 $=iMah1 $=iMah1 $=i-s.
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i
Brahmac1rinBrahmac1rinBrahmac1rinBrahmac1rin
Lit. 'student of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1'
A follower of BrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacarya
vide also !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama
BrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacarya
Continence as one of the five YamaYamaYamaYama-s
It has to be seen more as awareness of actions of a person than abstinence from sexual experience.
Brahmacaryaprati=7h1Brahmacaryaprati=7h1Brahmacaryaprati=7h1Brahmacaryaprati=7h1
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A state in which BrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacarya is firmly established
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing Brahmacaryaprati=7h1Brahmacaryaprati=7h1Brahmacaryaprati=7h1Brahmacaryaprati=7h1 becomes full of vitality.
Brahmadv1raBrahmadv1raBrahmadv1raBrahmadv1ra
The door of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
BrahmagranthiBrahmagranthiBrahmagranthiBrahmagranthi
Lit. 'knot of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1'
The GranthiGranthiGranthiGranthi located in the Agnikha98aAgnikha98aAgnikha98aAgnikha98a
It represents the attachment to LobhaLobhaLobhaLobha (greed) and K1maK1maK1maK1ma (desire) of Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni-s
vide GranthiGranthiGranthiGranthi.
Brahmaj61naBrahmaj61naBrahmaj61naBrahmaj61na
Spiritual wisdom as knowledge of the true reality
Brahmak1raBrahmak1raBrahmak1raBrahmak1ra
The active state of CittaCittaCittaCitta in which identifies itself with the Self
Brahmak1ra V4ttiBrahmak1ra V4ttiBrahmak1ra V4ttiBrahmak1ra V4tti
The V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti of Brahmak1raBrahmak1raBrahmak1raBrahmak1ra state
BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka
vide SatyalokaSatyalokaSatyalokaSatyaloka, LokaLokaLokaLoka
BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman
(from the root B4hB4hB4hB4h i.e. to expand)
Lit. 'expansion, evolution, growth'
In Ved1ntaVed1ntaVed1ntaVed1nta the impersonal Universal Spirit known also as )iva)iva)iva)iva in TantraTantraTantraTantra.
It has two aspects viz. Sagu9aSagu9aSagu9aSagu9a and Nirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9a.
vide also M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1, T1raka T1raka T1raka T1raka, Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra
Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a
Lit. 'one who has divine knowledge'
A Brahmin priest; a specific kind of Vedic literature (900-700 BCE)
He is one of the four Vedic priests ($tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija-s) who chants the hymns of the Atharva VedaAtharva VedaAtharva VedaAtharva Veda while
performing incantations (MantraMantraMantraMantra-s). A Brahmin priest is assisted by three other helper priests viz.
Agn2dhraAgn2dhraAgn2dhraAgn2dhra, Br1hma91cchansinBr1hma91cchansinBr1hma91cchansinBr1hma91cchansin and Pot4Pot4Pot4Pot4. As spiritual leader he belongs to the highest caste
(Var9aVar9aVar9aVar9a) in the Vedic tradition.
vide also VedaVedaVedaVeda
Br1hma91cchansinBr1hma91cchansinBr1hma91cchansinBr1hma91cchansin
Lit. 'the one reciting after the Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a priest
Brahma N182Brahma N182Brahma N182Brahma N182
A channel of energy within the Citra N182Citra N182Citra N182Citra N182
Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a
Lit. 'Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1's egg'
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Macrocosm; universe; world; cosmic body
There are endless Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a-s coexisting, each having own gods, BrahmaBrahmaBrahmaBrahma for creation, Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u
for preservation and RudraRudraRudraRudra for destruction (vide Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti). Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a could also be seen as
Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti of BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman or a product of the cosmic thinking manifestation therefore is unreal.
vide also A98api98aA98api98aA98api98aA98api98a, K=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198a, Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a
Brahm192Brahm192Brahm192Brahm192
vide Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti
BrahmarandhraBrahmarandhraBrahmarandhraBrahmarandhra
Lit. 'Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1's opening'
An opening above the Sahasr1ra Cakra Sahasr1ra Cakra Sahasr1ra Cakra Sahasr1ra Cakra through where the Soul is said to pass on death and the
door between two realms of existence
Brahma TantraBrahma TantraBrahma TantraBrahma Tantra
All that is taught in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
Brahmav1dinBrahmav1dinBrahmav1dinBrahmav1din
One who explains the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
BrahmavedaBrahmavedaBrahmavedaBrahmaveda
The VedaVedaVedaVeda of sacred spells and charms, i.e. Atharva VedaAtharva VedaAtharva VedaAtharva Veda
BrahmavediBrahmavediBrahmavediBrahmavedi
The Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1's altar
BrahmayogaBrahmayogaBrahmayogaBrahmayoga
The highest kind of initiation in the Tantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhana in which devotion is the essence
B4haspatiB4haspatiB4haspatiB4haspati
Lit. 'lord of prayer or devotion'
GuruGuruGuruGuru or preceptor of the DevaDevaDevaDeva-s; the name for planet Jupiter
vide also !nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1
B4haspati V1caspatiB4haspati V1caspatiB4haspati V1caspatiB4haspati V1caspati
B4haspatiB4haspatiB4haspatiB4haspati the lord of speech and prayer; one of the eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-s as an aspect of B4haspatiB4haspatiB4haspatiB4haspati
B4hat B4hat B4hat B4hat (from the root B4hB4hB4hB4h i.e. to expand)
Lit. 'abundant, vast, large'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a name for BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman
Buddha Buddha Buddha Buddha (from the root BudhBudhBudhBudh i.e. to wake up)
Lit. 'the enlightened one'
An spiritual liberated man, founder of Buddhism, who lived in the sixth century BCE
BuddhaBuddhaBuddhaBuddha is regarded in Hinduism as an incarnation (Avat1raAvat1raAvat1raAvat1ra) of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u.
Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi (from the root BudhBudhBudhBudh i.e. to wake up)
Lit. 'intellect, reason'
The discriminating aspect of mind; intellect as a cognitive faculty
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vide also !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a
Buddhimaya Ko0aBuddhimaya Ko0aBuddhimaya Ko0aBuddhimaya Ko0a
vide Vij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0a
BuddhitattvaBuddhitattvaBuddhitattvaBuddhitattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi
Buddhy1kar=i92Buddhy1kar=i92Buddhy1kar=i92Buddhy1kar=i92
The attractive power of Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi
vide Sarv101paripuraka CakSarv101paripuraka CakSarv101paripuraka CakSarv101paripuraka Cakrararara
BudhaBudhaBudhaBudha
The planet Mercury, one of the NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s
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CaitanyaCaitanyaCaitanyaCaitanya
Consciousness; the Universal Soul
vide also CetanaCetanaCetanaCetana
CaitraCaitraCaitraCaitra
The month corresponding to parts of March/April
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
CakraCakraCakraCakra
Lit. 'wheel; circle'
Centre (vortex) of energy and level of awareness
In the human body there are seven major CakraCakraCakraCakra-s viz. M3l1dh1raM3l1dh1raM3l1dh1raM3l1dh1ra, Svadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1na, Ma9ip3raMa9ip3raMa9ip3raMa9ip3ra,
An1hataAn1hataAn1hataAn1hata, Vi0uddha Vi0uddha Vi0uddha Vi0uddha (or Vi0uddhiVi0uddhiVi0uddhiVi0uddhi), !j61!j61!j61!j61 and Sahasr1raSahasr1raSahasr1raSahasr1ra. Known also as PadmaPadmaPadmaPadma-s (lotuses) the
CakraCakraCakraCakra-s are located in the S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra body influencing also the other two )ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra-s. Round
the centre of energy there are expansions producing the appearances of the petals of a lotus flower,
in fact they are starting points of energy channels (N182N182N182N182-s). When opened the CakraCakraCakraCakra-s become
gates of connection between the three ))))ar2raar2raar2raar2ra-s therefore the physical consciousness may thus have
access to other planes. The CakraCakraCakraCakra-s represent also the cycle of creation, preservation and
destruction (absorption).
vide also Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni, Loka Loka Loka Loka
Cakra K=etraCakra K=etraCakra K=etraCakra K=etra
The horizontal projection of a Cakra Cakra Cakra Cakra trigger point in the spinal cord on the front surface of the body
Only Svadhi=7h1na, Ma9ip3ra, An1hata, Vi0uddhi Svadhi=7h1na, Ma9ip3ra, An1hata, Vi0uddhi Svadhi=7h1na, Ma9ip3ra, An1hata, Vi0uddhi Svadhi=7h1na, Ma9ip3ra, An1hata, Vi0uddhi and !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra-s have Cakra Cakra Cakra Cakra
K=etraK=etraK=etraK=etra-s.
Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1
Circle worship
Tantric rite of which Bhairav2 Cakra Bhairav2 Cakra Bhairav2 Cakra Bhairav2 Cakra is the most important.
Cakrar1jaCakrar1jaCakrar1jaCakrar1ja
Lit. 'royal wheel'
Another name for )r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra
Cakr1sanaCakr1sanaCakr1sanaCakr1sana
vide Tantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sana
Cakra )uddhiCakra )uddhiCakra )uddhiCakra )uddhi
The process of purification of CakraCakraCakraCakra-s
Cakre0varaCakre0varaCakre0varaCakre0vara
The leader of a Cakra P3j1 Cakra P3j1 Cakra P3j1 Cakra P3j1 as a Tantric GuruGuruGuruGuru
vide also Cakre0var2Cakre0var2Cakre0var2Cakre0var2
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Cakre0var2Cakre0var2Cakre0var2Cakre0var2
A generic name for a )akti )akti )akti )akti presiding over a Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1Cakra P3j1
vide also Cakre0varaCakre0varaCakre0varaCakre0vara
Cak=uCak=uCak=uCak=u
The third eye, the eye of )iva)iva)iva)iva; the physical eye
The opening of Cak=usCak=usCak=usCak=us is linked to the renunciation to desired (vide Ana^gaAna^gaAna^gaAna^ga).
vide also NetraNetraNetraNetra, J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya
C1mu981C1mu981C1mu981C1mu981
A terrific aspect of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 as destroyer of Ca98aCa98aCa98aCa98a and Mu98aMu98aMu98aMu98a
Ca982 Ca982 Ca982 Ca982 (or Ca98ik1Ca98ik1Ca98ik1Ca98ik1 )
Lit. 'an ardent, passionate woman'
A popular name of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
Ca98id1sCa98id1sCa98id1sCa98id1s
Poet and initiate of 15th
century Bengal
vide also R1miR1miR1miR1mi
Ca98ik1Ca98ik1Ca98ik1Ca98ik1
vide Ca982Ca982Ca982Ca982
CandraCandraCandraCandra
Lit. 'shining; the moon'
The moon or the lunar phase as one of the NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s; the Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 of I8I8I8I81 N1821 N1821 N1821 N182; the feminine
kind of energetic; a Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1
vide also Candrakha98aCandrakha98aCandrakha98aCandrakha98a
Candradv1raCandradv1raCandradv1raCandradv1ra
The passage of the moon
Candrakal1Candrakal1Candrakal1Candrakal1
The increase/ decrease of the moon's disc in twenty-four hours, i.e. one sixteenth of the moon's disk
The moon is so personified as twenty-eight Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
Candrak1ntiCandrak1ntiCandrak1ntiCandrak1nti
Moonlight
Candrakha98aCandrakha98aCandrakha98aCandrakha98a
Group containing Vi0uddhiVi0uddhiVi0uddhiVi0uddhi and !jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra-s and RudragranthiRudragranthiRudragranthiRudragranthi
The presiding deity is CandraCandraCandraCandra, the Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a is SattvaSattvaSattvaSattva, the corresponding cosmic planes are
TaparlokaTaparlokaTaparlokaTaparloka and SatyalokaSatyalokaSatyalokaSatyaloka.
Candrama98alaCandrama98alaCandrama98alaCandrama98ala
Moon's halo, a representation of )r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra
Candra N182Candra N182Candra N182Candra N182
A synonym for I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182
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Lit. 'the one who has the moon as diadem'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Caturtha Pr191y1maCaturtha Pr191y1maCaturtha Pr191y1maCaturtha Pr191y1ma
Lit. 'the fourth Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma'
Catu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27ha
Lit. 'the four P27haP27haP27haP27ha-s'
The four P27haP27haP27haP27ha-s are K1mar3paK1mar3paK1mar3paK1mar3pa, P3r9ag P3r9ag P3r9ag P3r9agiriiriiriiri, J1landhara J1landhara J1landhara J1landhara and U882y1na. U882y1na. U882y1na. U882y1na.
vide also Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra, Sarv1nandamaya Cakra Sarv1nandamaya Cakra Sarv1nandamaya Cakra Sarv1nandamaya Cakra, Siddhap27ha Siddhap27ha Siddhap27ha Siddhap27ha
Cau0atti Yogin2Cau0atti Yogin2Cau0atti Yogin2Cau0atti Yogin2
The sixty-four Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2-s
CelaCelaCelaCela
Disciple
CetanaCetanaCetanaCetana
Lit. 'the one that illuminates'
Consciousness
vide also CaitanyaCaitanyaCaitanyaCaitanya
Ch1ndogya Upani=adCh1ndogya Upani=adCh1ndogya Upani=adCh1ndogya Upani=ad
One of the most important Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad from where many Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1-s are extracted
Ch1yaCh1yaCh1yaCh1ya
Shade, shadow; reflection; protection; giving protection (as a name of )iva)iva)iva)iva)
Ch1ya Puru=aCh1ya Puru=aCh1ya Puru=aCh1ya Puru=a
The consciousness beyond BuddhiBuddhiBuddhiBuddhi
Ch1y1 Up1san1Ch1y1 Up1san1Ch1y1 Up1san1Ch1y1 Up1san1
Tr17akaTr17akaTr17akaTr17aka technique when the practitioner does the gazing on own shadow (from sun or moon)
CidagniCidagniCidagniCidagni
vide Cidvahni Cidvahni Cidvahni Cidvahni
Cidagniku98aCidagniku98aCidagniku98aCidagniku98a
The altar of the fire of consciousness
It is from where Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 was born in Her physical form.
Cid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10a
Lit. 'space of knowledge'
Mind space as space of consciousness; the cosmic universal mind
The dark colour space visualized in front of the closed eyes in which is experienced the visual
aspect of mental energy is the Cid1k10a Cid1k10a Cid1k10a Cid1k10a experience. Only when Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 reaches Sahasr1ra Sahasr1ra Sahasr1ra Sahasr1ra CakraCakraCakraCakra there is the full experience of Cid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10a.
Cid1k10a DhCid1k10a DhCid1k10a DhCid1k10a Dh1ra911ra911ra911ra91
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The practice of meditation on Cid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10a
Cidr3paCidr3paCidr3paCidr3pa
The pure consciousness as pure thought; consciousness with form
vide CitCitCitCit
Cidvahni Cidvahni Cidvahni Cidvahni (also Cidagni Cidagni Cidagni Cidagni)
The celestial fire, the fire of consciousness corresponding to the heart (H4dH4dH4dH4d) in the human body
)akti S3)akti S3)akti S3)akti S3tratratratra says: "Consciousness is fire because by its nature it consumes the universe".
vide also N1ciket1gni Vidy1N1ciket1gni Vidy1N1ciket1gni Vidy1N1ciket1gni Vidy1
Cikits1Cikits1Cikits1Cikits1
Science of medicine as kind of )1stra)1stra)1stra)1stra
Cinnamast1Cinnamast1Cinnamast1Cinnamast1
The fifth of the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s
It represents the end of ordinary existence, the essential step before the emergence of a new
consciousness.
Cint1ma9iCint1ma9iCint1ma9iCint1ma9i
Lit. 'thought gem'
The gem which grants all wishes
The shinning "precious stone" is the pure mind covered by the veils of desire (that is to be removed
by various practices). It is well described in Brahm198a Pur19a and Rudra Y1mala.
CitCitCitCit
Lit. 'to be conscious of, know, perceive'
The pure consciousness; the universal consciousness freed from any conditioning
vide also Sa%vitSa%vitSa%vitSa%vit
Citr1Citr1Citr1Citr1
Lit. 'bright; excellent'
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
CitraguptaCitraguptaCitraguptaCitragupta
Lit. 'the hidden auditor'
The one recording every action
Various interpretations are given who is the one doing that. It can be regarded as the collector of
information found in the Cid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10a.
Citra N182Citra N182Citra N182Citra N182
A channel of energy within the Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182
Citri92Citri92Citri92Citri92
vide Padmin2Padmin2Padmin2Padmin2
Citsvar3paCitsvar3paCitsvar3paCitsvar3pa
The formless pure consciousness
CittaCittaCittaCitta
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(from the root Cit Cit Cit Cit i.e. to be aware)
Lit. 'reflecting, thinking; aimed at'
The conscious, subconscious and unconscious layers of mind and their functions reflecting the Cit Cit Cit Cit
The two active states of CittaCittaCittaCitta are Vi=ayak1raVi=ayak1raVi=ayak1raVi=ayak1ra and Brahmak1raBrahmak1raBrahmak1raBrahmak1ra, its supporting organ is the
ManasManasManasManas. From the point of view of J61t1 J61na J6eyaJ61t1 J61na J6eyaJ61t1 J61na J6eyaJ61t1 J61na J6eya, CittaCittaCittaCitta is the one who knows. As levels of
access to different planes there are three kinds of CittaCittaCittaCitta-s namely CittaCittaCittaCitta (as an individual natural
expression), Cid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10a (as cosmic mind) and Nirmana CittaNirmana CittaNirmana CittaNirmana Citta (as divine or causal mind).
vide also !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a, Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma
Cittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3mi
State of mental plane as kind of consciousness
There are five Cittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3mi-s (according to Vy1sa Bh1=yaVy1sa Bh1=yaVy1sa Bh1=yaVy1sa Bh1=ya) namely K=iptaK=iptaK=iptaK=ipta, M38haM38haM38haM38ha, Vik=ipVik=ipVik=ipVik=iptatatata,
Ek1graEk1graEk1graEk1gra and NiruddhaNiruddhaNiruddhaNiruddha.
Cittakar=i92Cittakar=i92Cittakar=i92Cittakar=i92
The attractive power of CittaCittaCittaCitta
vide Sarv10aparipuraka CakraSarv10aparipuraka CakraSarv10aparipuraka CakraSarv10aparipuraka Cakra
Citta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1dana
In YogaYogaYogaYoga the attitude towards obtaining purification of the mind
There are four Citta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1dana-s viz. Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2, Karu91Karu91Karu91Karu91, Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1 and Upek=aUpek=aUpek=aUpek=a.
CittasCittasCittasCittasa%vita%vita%vita%vit
The experience of merging of CitCitCitCit with its reflection (i.e. CittaCittaCittaCitta) acquired by practicing Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama
on An1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata Cakra
Citta0uddhiCitta0uddhiCitta0uddhiCitta0uddhi
Purification of the mind
vide also )uddhi)uddhi)uddhi)uddhi, CittaCittaCittaCitta
Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1
The mental obstructive destruction in YogaYogaYogaYoga known also as AntaAntaAntaAntar1ya r1ya r1ya r1ya (impediment)
There are nine Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1Citta Vik=ep1-s namely Vy1dhiVy1dhiVy1dhiVy1dhi, Sty1naSty1naSty1naSty1na, Sa%0ayaSa%0ayaSa%0ayaSa%0aya, Pram1daPram1daPram1daPram1da, !lasya!lasya!lasya!lasya, AviratiAviratiAviratiAvirati, Bhr1ntidar0anaBhr1ntidar0anaBhr1ntidar0anaBhr1ntidar0ana, Alabdhabh3mikatvaAlabdhabh3mikatvaAlabdhabh3mikatvaAlabdhabh3mikatva and AnavasthitatvaAnavasthitatvaAnavasthitatvaAnavasthitatva as described in Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra-s (I.30).
vide also Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3, Vik=epaVik=epaVik=epaVik=epa
Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti
Activity in CiCiCiCittattattatta as a cognitive experience, a superimposition on the true nature of the human being
(Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a)
There are five Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s according to Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali namely Pram1naPram1naPram1naPram1na, ViparyayaViparyayaViparyayaViparyaya, VikalpaVikalpaVikalpaVikalpa, Nidr1Nidr1Nidr1Nidr1
and Sm4tiSm4tiSm4tiSm4ti, all as conscious experiences in CittaCittaCittaCitta. For the condition of state of YogaYogaYogaYoga it is necessary
to restrict the activities in the mind by Abhy1saAbhy1saAbhy1saAbhy1sa and Vair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gya.
Cittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodha
Cessation of Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s as Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali's definition of YogaYogaYogaYoga in Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra-s.
C381ma9iC381ma9iC381ma9iC381ma9i
Crest jewel as Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2's gem
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D1hakaD1hakaD1hakaD1haka
The J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni (digestive fire) of burning (heating)
vide also Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2
Dahar1k10aDahar1k10aDahar1k10aDahar1k10a
Lit. 'small space'
The space of the lower three CakraCakraCakraCakra-s in the human body
Dahar1k10a Dh1ra91Dahar1k10a Dh1ra91Dahar1k10a Dh1ra91Dahar1k10a Dh1ra91
The practice of meditation on the lower CakraCakraCakraCakra-s (i.e. M3l1dh1raM3l1dh1raM3l1dh1raM3l1dh1ra, Svadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1na and Ma9ipuMa9ipuMa9ipuMa9ipurararara)
Dahara Vidy1Dahara Vidy1Dahara Vidy1Dahara Vidy1
The knowledge of the small
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s which could be known by meditation into the heart
(H4dayaH4dayaH4dayaH4daya) as the open door for the inner !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a leading to the full knowledge of !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Daiv2Daiv2Daiv2Daiv2sampatsampatsampatsampat
Divine quality
In the Bhagavad G2t1 Bhagavad G2t1 Bhagavad G2t1 Bhagavad G2t1 are mentioned twenty-six divine qualities namely AbhayaAbhayaAbhayaAbhaya, Sattvasa%0uddhiSattvasa%0uddhiSattvasa%0uddhiSattvasa%0uddhi, J61nayogavyavasthiti J61nayogavyavasthiti J61nayogavyavasthiti J61nayogavyavasthiti, D1na D1na D1na D1na, Dana Dana Dana Dana, Yaj6a Yaj6a Yaj6a Yaj6a, Sv1dhy1ya Sv1dhy1ya Sv1dhy1ya Sv1dhy1ya, Tapas Tapas Tapas Tapas, !rjava !rjava !rjava !rjava, Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1, Satya Satya Satya Satya, Akrodha Akrodha Akrodha Akrodha, Ty1ga Ty1ga Ty1ga Ty1ga, )1nti )1nti )1nti )1nti, Apai0una Apai0una Apai0una Apai0una, Day1 Day1 Day1 Day1, Aloluptva Aloluptva Aloluptva Aloluptva, M1rdava M1rdava M1rdava M1rdava, Hr2 Hr2 Hr2 Hr2, Ac1pala Ac1pala Ac1pala Ac1pala, TejasTejasTejasTejas, K=am1 K=am1 K=am1 K=am1, Dh4ti Dh4ti Dh4ti Dh4ti, )auca )auca )auca )auca, Adroha Adroha Adroha Adroha and N1tim1nit1 N1tim1nit1 N1tim1nit1 N1tim1nit1.
Daiv2 V1kDaiv2 V1kDaiv2 V1kDaiv2 V1k
It is how was called the Sanskrit language during the Vedic period
*1kin2*1kin2*1kin2*1kin2
The )akti)akti)akti)akti residing in M3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra Cakra
Dak=aDak=aDak=aDak=a
Lit. 'able, intelligent; strong'
One of the Praj1patiPraj1patiPraj1patiPraj1pati-s known also as Pracet1s Pracet1s Pracet1s Pracet1s considered to be Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2's father; one of the twelve
!ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
Dak=i9aDak=i9aDak=i9aDak=i9a
Right side; having somebody to the right side as a mark of honour (as opposed to V1maV1maV1maV1ma i.e. to the
left); one of the sacrificial fires (vide AgniAgniAgniAgni)
Dak=i9aDak=i9aDak=i9aDak=i9a is also a donation, fee or gift to a priest or GuruGuruGuruGuru.
Dak=i9a AgniDak=i9a AgniDak=i9a AgniDak=i9a Agni
One of the three sacrificial fires, the southern fire of the altar of sacrifice
In the human body it is located in the heart area, esoterically is the level of consciousness of
An1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata Cakra.
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Dak=i91c1raDak=i91c1raDak=i91c1raDak=i91c1ra
The right-hand division of Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra also known as Dak=ina M1rgaDak=ina M1rgaDak=ina M1rgaDak=ina M1rga
Dak=i9a M1rgaDak=i9a M1rgaDak=i9a M1rgaDak=i9a M1rga
Lit. 'path of the right'
vide Dak=i91c1raDak=i91c1raDak=i91c1raDak=i91c1ra
Dak=i91m3rtiDak=i91m3rtiDak=i91m3rtiDak=i91m3rti
The GuruGuruGuruGuru of Gods
Dak=i91vartaDak=i91vartaDak=i91vartaDak=i91varta
A shell whose convolutions are oriented towards the right
Dak=i91yanaDak=i91yanaDak=i91yanaDak=i91yana
Sun's progress south of the equator (from 21 June to 21 Dec) expressing the southwards way to
YamaYamaYamaYama's quarter; the dark path
For the departed soul it offers the experience of Dh3mraDh3mraDh3mraDh3mra and R1triR1triR1triR1tri, i.e. the consciousness will
return to the material plane in a new body.
vide also Uttar1yanaUttar1yanaUttar1yanaUttar1yana
D1maraD1maraD1maraD1mara
Kind of spiritual writing work promulgated by )iva)iva)iva)iva
DamaruDamaruDamaruDamaru
A hand drum traditionally the instrument of subduing of Lord )iva )iva )iva )iva (vide)
DanaDanaDanaDana
Control of senses as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
D1naD1naD1naD1na
Alms giving as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Da98aDa98aDa98aDa98a
Stick
Da98a DhautiDa98a DhautiDa98a DhautiDa98a Dhauti
Cleaning by a stick as one of the H4d DhautiH4d DhautiH4d DhautiH4d Dhauti-s in order to cure the heart diseases
Danta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta Dhauti
Cleaning the teeth area as one of the four DhautiDhautiDhautiDhauti-s
There are four yogic techniques under Danta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta Dhauti namely Danta MDanta MDanta MDanta M3la Dhauti3la Dhauti3la Dhauti3la Dhauti, Jihv1 Jihv1 Jihv1 Jihv1 )odhana)odhana)odhana)odhana, Kar9a DhautiKar9a DhautiKar9a DhautiKar9a Dhauti and Kap1larandhra DhautiKap1larandhra DhautiKap1larandhra DhautiKap1larandhra Dhauti.
Danta M3la DhautiDanta M3la DhautiDanta M3la DhautiDanta M3la Dhauti
Washing of the teeth as one of the Danta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta Dhauti-s
DarbhaDarbhaDarbhaDarbha
Dried Ku0aKu0aKu0aKu0a used in religious ceremonies
Dar0anaDar0anaDar0anaDar0ana
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Lit. 'vision, view; understanding; doctrine'
The cognitive principle; system of philosophy; meeting with a spiritual purpose; sight of a Deva Deva Deva Deva or
GuruGuruGuruGuru.
vide also +a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana
Da0a Mah1vidy1Da0a Mah1vidy1Da0a Mah1vidy1Da0a Mah1vidy1
The ten great sciences as deities
vide Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1
Da0av1yuDa0av1yuDa0av1yuDa0av1yu
The ten vital airs
vide V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu
Dasn1miDasn1miDasn1miDasn1mi
Lit. 'ten names'
The ten orders of mendicants (founded by )a^kara)a^kara)a^kara)a^kara) protected by the N1gaN1gaN1gaN1ga-s (naked ascetics)
D1sya D1sya D1sya D1sya (also known as Kai%karyaKai%karyaKai%karyaKai%karya)
One of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga as the devotional act of slavish devotion to the Lord, also
one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
The ideal service was done by Lak=ma9aLak=ma9aLak=ma9aLak=ma9a to R1maR1maR1maR1ma as R1maR1maR1maR1ma's servant.
DaurmanasyaDaurmanasyaDaurmanasyaDaurmanasya
The mental activity of being depressed
As one of the four Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3-s it is connected to the Manomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0a.
Day1Day1Day1Day1
Compassion as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
DehaDehaDehaDeha
Body as vehicle and media of actions (KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s)
De0aDe0aDe0aDe0a
Space; region; centre of concentration synonym to !dh1ra Padma!dh1ra Padma!dh1ra Padma!dh1ra Padma
Deva Deva Deva Deva (from the root DivDivDivDiv i.e. to cast, throw, therefore expressing the action as manifestation of
gods)
A god, deity; spirit; spiritual being
DevaDevaDevaDeva-s are manifestations and functions of CCCCitititit (Universal Consciousness) at various levels and as
such they are creations of )akti )akti )akti )akti as the kinetic aspect of CitCitCitCit. Their range of actions extend from the
world of Manu=yaManu=yaManu=yaManu=ya to Sagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a Brahman. The fundamental concept about DevaDevaDevaDeva-s is that they
manifest both externally and internally to the human being (Manu=yaManu=yaManu=yaManu=ya) and as such become
accessible through cognition and experience.
vide also )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
Deva Bh1=1Deva Bh1=1Deva Bh1=1Deva Bh1=1
vide Sa%sk4taSa%sk4taSa%sk4taSa%sk4ta
Devadar0anaDevadar0anaDevadar0anaDevadar0ana
The seeing of Gods
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DevadattaDevadattaDevadattaDevadatta
Lit. 'the God-given'
The V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu producing the function of yawning
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarv1^gasundar2 Sarv1^gasundar2 Sarv1^gasundar2 Sarv1^gasundar2
Deva DehaDeva DehaDeva DehaDeva Deha
Divine body
DevalokaDevalokaDevalokaDevaloka
Heaven, the world of Gods
DevamaithunaDevamaithunaDevamaithunaDevamaithuna
The cohabitation of the Gods as expression of )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti form of union
Devan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gari
Lit. 'divine writing'
The Sanskrit alphabet
vide also M1t4k1M1t4k1M1t4k1M1t4k1
Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3
The procreating Gods as one class of deities (Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1-s)
There are eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-s, each having specific functions, namely Agni G4hapatiAgni G4hapatiAgni G4hapatiAgni G4hapati, Soma Soma Soma Soma VanaspatiVanaspatiVanaspatiVanaspati, Savit4 Satyaprasava Savit4 Satyaprasava Savit4 Satyaprasava Savit4 Satyaprasava, Rudra Pa0upati Rudra Pa0upati Rudra Pa0upati Rudra Pa0upati, B4haspati V1caspati B4haspati V1caspati B4haspati V1caspati B4haspati V1caspati, Indra Jye= Indra Jye= Indra Jye= Indra Jye=7ha7ha7ha7ha, Mitra Mitra Mitra Mitra Satya Satya Satya Satya and Varuna Dharmapati. Varuna Dharmapati. Varuna Dharmapati. Varuna Dharmapati. They all manifest within the human body.
Devasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=i
Lit. 'divine tube'
The gates of the five major V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu-s located in the centre of the lotus of the heart
The gates have to be seen as the openings in the K1ra9a )ar2ra K1ra9a )ar2ra K1ra9a )ar2ra K1ra9a )ar2ra through which the five major
V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu-s are born within the Suk=ma )ar2ra. Suk=ma )ar2ra. Suk=ma )ar2ra. Suk=ma )ar2ra. The gates are located as four towards the four quarters
(Sam1na Sam1na Sam1na Sam1na to the north, Vy1na Vy1na Vy1na Vy1na to the south, Ap1na Ap1na Ap1na Ap1na to the west, Pr19a Pr19a Pr19a Pr19a to the east) and one upwords
namely Ud1na. Ud1na. Ud1na. Ud1na. Each gate possesses specific SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s, which have to be overcome. Beyond the
five gates it is Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=, the J2v1tm1J2v1tm1J2v1tm1J2v1tm1 Itself.
vide also G1yatr2 Vidy1G1yatr2 Vidy1G1yatr2 Vidy1G1yatr2 Vidy1
Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1
God or Goddess; Deity
vide DevaDevaDevaDeva
Devay1naDevay1naDevay1naDevay1na
The path of Gods
A spiritual path using Gods as vehicles to attain the knowledge of Sagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a Brahman.
DevayoniDevayoniDevayoniDevayoni
Spirit, demigod
Spirits said to people Mount Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa and Mount MeruMeruMeruMeru. )r2 Gane=a )r2 Gane=a )r2 Gane=a )r2 Gane=a after receiving the teaching of
the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s from his father Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva, preached them first to DevayoniDevayoniDevayoniDevayoni on Mount Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa.
Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
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The Great Goddess
Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 as Sat2Sat2Sat2Sat2, Um1Um1Um1Um1, P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2 and Gaur2Gaur2Gaur2Gaur2 is the spouse of )iva)iva)iva)iva. She is the ruler of all the Universes
(Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a-s) having countless names according to Her different qualities and actions.
vide also K4p1 Ka71k=aK4p1 Ka71k=aK4p1 Ka71k=aK4p1 Ka71k=a, !yudha Devat1 !yudha Devat1 !yudha Devat1 !yudha Devat1, Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1
Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2
)akti)akti)akti)akti as Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2
Dev2p27haDev2p27haDev2p27haDev2p27ha
A symbol of creation as attribute of a part of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2's body as Sat2Sat2Sat2Sat2
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha
Dev2 Up1sanaDev2 Up1sanaDev2 Up1sanaDev2 Up1sana
Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 worship
DhairyaDhairyaDhairyaDhairya
Fortitude
Dhairy1kar=i92Dhairy1kar=i92Dhairy1kar=i92Dhairy1kar=i92
The attractive power of DhairyaDhairyaDhairyaDhairya
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
Dhairyat1Dhairyat1Dhairyat1Dhairyat1
Calmness as a result of practicing Praty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1ra
Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1
The V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu producing the function of distension
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92 Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92 Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92 Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92
Dhanur1sanaDhanur1sanaDhanur1sanaDhanur1sana
The bow !sana!sana!sana!sana
Dhanu=Dhanu=Dhanu=Dhanu=
Bow
vide also Ik=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98a, Indradhanu= Indradhanu= Indradhanu= Indradhanu=
Dh1ra91 Dh1ra91 Dh1ra91 Dh1ra91 (from the root Dh4 Dh4 Dh4 Dh4 i.e. to hold, preserve, support) (also Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91)
Lit. 'the act of holding or maintaining'
Concentration
In YogaYogaYogaYoga one of the eight A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of the A=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga of Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali
Dh1ra9a YantraDh1ra9a YantraDh1ra9a YantraDh1ra9a Yantra
A kind of Yantra Yantra Yantra Yantra to be worn by the devotee as an amulet used for protection of all kinds or
acquisition of material gains or personal qualities
Dharma Dharma Dharma Dharma (from the root Dh4 Dh4 Dh4 Dh4 i.e. to hold, preserve, support)
Lit. 'right conduct'
Higher duty, virtue (or Pu9yaPu9yaPu9yaPu9ya) one of the eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s; one of the Puru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rtha-s; inherent
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As inherent properties of time DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma-s are of three kinds viz. At2taAt2taAt2taAt2ta, Vartam1naVartam1naVartam1naVartam1na and An1gataAn1gataAn1gataAn1gata,
the process of time difference is called AdhvabhedaAdhvabhedaAdhvabhedaAdhvabheda. They affect each other all the time as the
potential future time becomes present then past, and the past can influence the present and therefore
generates a potential state. DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma is a play of KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma, in which both cause and effect are being
present in every action, but DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma emphasizes the order ($ta$ta$ta$ta) in action (KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma).
vide also AdharmaAdharmaAdharmaAdharma
Dharm1dharmaDharm1dharmaDharm1dharmaDharm1dharma
Merit and demerit
DharDharDharDharmam1rgamam1rgamam1rgamam1rga
The path of virtue
Dharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhi
The highest point of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 gives up even the idea of reaching KaivalyaKaivalyaKaivalyaKaivalya
At this point all V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1-s are buried and the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 has access to a different reality. The KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s
(actions) and Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s (afflictions) do not create any effect i.e. the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 is free from the
manifestations of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti and the products of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s, the state of J2vanmuktiJ2vanmuktiJ2vanmuktiJ2vanmukti is reached,
the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 becomes a SiddhaSiddhaSiddhaSiddha.
vide also Sat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nanda, Mah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kya
Dharma Pari91maDharma Pari91maDharma Pari91maDharma Pari91ma
Transformation of the nature of mind (as CittaCittaCittaCitta) accompanying the Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma-s as a result of
Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama
Dharma01l1Dharma01l1Dharma01l1Dharma01l1
A resting place for pilgrims
Dh1tr2 Dh1tr2 Dh1tr2 Dh1tr2 (from the root Dh4 Dh4 Dh4 Dh4 i.e. to hold, preserve, support)
Earth
Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu
Lit. 'ingredient; element; primitive matter'
An essential element of the body
There are seven Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu-s (Sapta Dh1tuSapta Dh1tuSapta Dh1tuSapta Dh1tu-s) viz. Asthi Asthi Asthi Asthi (bone), Meda Meda Meda Meda (fat), M1%sa M1%sa M1%sa M1%sa (flesh), Rakta Rakta Rakta Rakta (blood), Tvak Tvak Tvak Tvak (skin), Majj1 Majj1 Majj1 Majj1 (marrow) and )ukra)ukra)ukra)ukra (semen). They are the abodes of the seven )akti)akti)akti)akti-s
presiding over the seven CakraCakraCakraCakra-s and represented by the seven trunks of the elephant in M3l1dh1ra M3l1dh1ra M3l1dh1ra M3l1dh1ra CakraCakraCakraCakra as symbol of creativity.
DhautiDhautiDhautiDhauti
One of the +atkarma+atkarma+atkarma+atkarma-s the DhautiDhautiDhautiDhauti-s are of four kinds namely Antar DhautiAntar DhautiAntar DhautiAntar Dhauti, Danta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta Dhauti, H4d H4d H4d H4d DhautiDhautiDhautiDhauti and M3la )odhanaM3la )odhanaM3la )odhanaM3la )odhana
DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the milch cow representing the power of creation complementing V4=abhaV4=abhaV4=abhaV4=abha (the bull)
In the Vedic tradition Dhenu Dhenu Dhenu Dhenu is the representation of V1kV1kV1kV1k. It has four udders representing the
MantraMantraMantraMantra-s Sv1h1Sv1h1Sv1h1Sv1h1, Va=a7 Va=a7 Va=a7 Va=a7, Hanta Hanta Hanta Hanta and Svadh1 Svadh1 Svadh1 Svadh1. Sv1h1 Sv1h1 Sv1h1 Sv1h1 and Va=a7 Va=a7 Va=a7 Va=a7 feed the DevaDevaDevaDeva-s, HantaHantaHantaHanta feeds
the men and SvaSvaSvaSvadh1dh1dh1dh1 the Pit4Pit4Pit4Pit4-s. DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu has to be seen as symbol of female principle in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s,
a parallel concept to Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti in YogaYogaYogaYoga. It is also relevant to know that the "moo" sound of a cow is
the opposite of Mantra O%Mantra O%Mantra O%Mantra O%, i.e. the "moo" sound is the sound of the creation, the O%O%O%O% sound of the
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Dh4tiDh4tiDh4tiDh4ti
Fortitude as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Dh3m1v1t2Dh3m1v1t2Dh3m1v1t2Dh3m1v1t2
The seventh of the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s
Called also "the smoky one" she represents the ultimate destruction, a kind of existence when
everything in the universe is in a state of darkness and inertia.
Dh3mraDh3mraDh3mraDh3mra
Lit. 'smoke-coloured, smoky'
A certain experience leading to the path of Dak=i91yanaDak=i91yanaDak=i91yanaDak=i91yana
vide also Dh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^ga
Dh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^ga
The experience of Dh3mraDh3mraDh3mraDh3mra in the M3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra Cakra as form taken by )iva)iva)iva)iva
It is also known as Svayamb3 Li^gaSvayamb3 Li^gaSvayamb3 Li^gaSvayamb3 Li^ga.
vide also )ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga
DhvaniDhvaniDhvaniDhvani
The audible sound
Dhy1na Dhy1na Dhy1na Dhy1na (from the root DhyaiDhyaiDhyaiDhyai i.e. to contemplate, imagine)
Awareness as unbroken state of thoughts flow
This is a process of expansion of consciousness in which time (representing )iva)iva)iva)iva) and space
(representing )akti)akti)akti)akti) are brought together. In Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga it is one of the eight A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of the A=71^ga A=71^ga A=71^ga A=71^ga YogaYogaYogaYoga of Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali and an essential path to further human evolution. Through Dhy1naDhy1naDhy1naDhy1na,
Pratyak=atvaPratyak=atvaPratyak=atvaPratyak=atva is obtained. Consciousness is also compared with the fire (AgniAgniAgniAgni), which by its nature
consumes the material universe. Dhy1naDhy1naDhy1naDhy1na, as degree of finesse, is of three kinds, namely
Sth3ladhy1naSth3ladhy1naSth3ladhy1naSth3ladhy1na, S3k=madhy1naS3k=madhy1naS3k=madhy1naS3k=madhy1na and Jyotirdhy1naJyotirdhy1naJyotirdhy1naJyotirdhy1na.
vide also CidvahniCidvahniCidvahniCidvahni
Dhy1na Mudr1Dhy1na Mudr1Dhy1na Mudr1Dhy1na Mudr1
A kind of Mudr1 Mudr1 Mudr1 Mudr1 used for meditation
Dhy1nasth1naDhy1nasth1naDhy1nasth1naDhy1nasth1na
Point of Dhy1nDhy1nDhy1nDhy1naaaa practice inside the human body
Dhy1na YogaDhy1na YogaDhy1na YogaDhy1na Yoga
Kind of YogaYogaYogaYoga by practicing various kinds of meditation
Dhy1na Yoga Sam1dhiDhy1na Yoga Sam1dhiDhy1na Yoga Sam1dhiDhy1na Yoga Sam1dhi
The Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi as a result of Dhy1na YogaDhy1na YogaDhy1na YogaDhy1na Yoga practice
DigambaraDigambaraDigambaraDigambara
Lit. 'sky-clothed'
A naked mendicant, a N1gaN1gaN1gaN1ga
vide also Rakt1mbaraRakt1mbaraRakt1mbaraRakt1mbara
D2k=1D2k=1D2k=1D2k=1
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Initiation of a spiritual tradition
In the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s there are thirty-eight kinds of initiations, traditionally.
D2rghaD2rghaD2rghaD2rgha
Long
DivyaDivyaDivyaDivya
Lit. 'divine'
Divine quality; a kind of S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s
In the DivyaDivyaDivyaDivya kind of S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka the Sattva Gu9a Sattva Gu9a Sattva Gu9a Sattva Gu9a is predominant.
DivyabDivyabDivyabDivyabh1vah1vah1vah1va
One of the Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s as a state of human personality based on equilibrium and rhythm, therefore of
SattvaSattvaSattvaSattva nature
Divya Cak=uDivya Cak=uDivya Cak=uDivya Cak=u
The divine eye i.e. !jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra
Divya )rotraDivya )rotraDivya )rotraDivya )rotra
Divine ear or hearing as a quality acquired after practicing N1da Dh1ra9aN1da Dh1ra9aN1da Dh1ra9aN1da Dh1ra9a
DivyaughaDivyaughaDivyaughaDivyaugha
Lit. 'divine teacher'
Three aspects of )iva )iva )iva )iva as part of Navan1thaNavan1thaNavan1thaNavan1tha-s represented in the human body by the two ears
()rotra)rotra)rotra)rotra) and the mouth (V1kV1kV1kV1k)
Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a
Deficiency; fault; detrimental effect; disease; humour of the body; defect
As deficiencies of the body causes diseases there are three Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a-s namely V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu, Pitta Pitta Pitta Pitta and KaphaKaphaKaphaKapha
as humours of the body. In the !yurveda !yurveda !yurveda !yurveda system of Indian medicine the knowledge of Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a-s is
essential for balancing the body system. The term Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a can be used to define any defect and has an
extended use.
Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a
Lit. 'seer, observer'
A person capable of witnessing own actions and all life experiences (as D40yaD40yaD40yaD40ya)
The real Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a is !tman!tman!tman!tman. A Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a lives fully, surrenders and moves with the flow of life.
vide also !tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a, Nirvic1r1 Sam1dhi Nirvic1r1 Sam1dhi Nirvic1r1 Sam1dhi Nirvic1r1 Sam1dhi, S1 S1 S1 S1k=ibh1vak=ibh1vak=ibh1vak=ibh1va
Dra=7a D40yaDra=7a D40yaDra=7a D40yaDra=7a D40ya
The subject and object of seeing (D4=7iD4=7iD4=7iD4=7i)
D48hat1D48hat1D48hat1D48hat1
Strength as a result of practicing !sana!sana!sana!sana-s
D4=7iD4=7iD4=7iD4=7i
Lit. 'seeing'
The action of seeing; the space between the eyebrows
The word is also taken as sense experience or beyond the sense experience and is associated with
!jn1 Cakra.!jn1 Cakra.!jn1 Cakra.!jn1 Cakra.
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Lit. 'seen'
All the objects known through senses (IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya-s) and all A%0aA%0aA%0aA%0a-s of !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a in the Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a;
anything subject to cognition
Du5khaDu5khaDu5khaDu5kha
Lit. 'unpleasant, pain, sorrow'
The mental activity of being sad, distressed; suffering; grief
The root of Du5kha Du5kha Du5kha Du5kha is considered to be the duality (DvaitaDvaitaDvaitaDvaita). Philosophically Du5khaDu5khaDu5khaDu5kha as suffering
is a necessity, a conditio sine qua non of liberation (Mok=aMok=aMok=aMok=a), a condition the human being has to
rise above and put an end to suffering. As one of the four Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3-s Du5khaDu5khaDu5khaDu5kha is connected
to the Vij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0a.
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra, Vimal1 Vimal1 Vimal1 Vimal1, Kle0a Kle0a Kle0a Kle0a
Durg1Durg1Durg1Durg1
Lit. 'fortress'
A form of )akti)akti)akti)akti as culmination of all positive attributes
The ascent of Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti from M3l1dh1ra CM3l1dh1ra CM3l1dh1ra CM3l1dh1ra Cakraakraakraakra (where it takes the form of K1l2K1l2K1l2K1l2) culminates in Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra when takes the form of Durg1Durg1Durg1Durg1.
Durg1 B2jaDurg1 B2jaDurg1 B2jaDurg1 B2ja
vide Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%
Du%Du%Du%Du% is also Durg1 B2ja Durg1 B2ja Durg1 B2ja Durg1 B2ja (as per Varad1 TantraVarad1 TantraVarad1 TantraVarad1 Tantra)
D3rv1D3rv1D3rv1D3rv1
Kind of grass scientifically known as Panicum Dactylon or Agrostis Linearis
Meditation on D3rv1 D3rv1 D3rv1 D3rv1 grass gives specific benefits.
D3t2D3t2D3t2D3t2
Lit. 'female messenger'
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s known also as )ivad3t2)ivad3t2)ivad3t2)ivad3t2
DvaitaDvaitaDvaitaDvaita
Duality
vide also AdvaitaAdvaitaAdvaitaAdvaita
DvandvaDvandvaDvandvaDvandva
A pair of opposites (e.g. cold and heat or happiness and sorrow); couple; face to face
DvandvaDvandvaDvandvaDvandva-s as pair of opposites could be overcome by steadiness in !sana!sana!sana!sana.
Dv1para YugaDv1para YugaDv1para YugaDv1para Yuga
An age of the world consisting of 864,000 years
vide YugaYugaYugaYuga
Dv1raDv1raDv1raDv1ra
Gate, passage; aperture of the human body
Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
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The thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s
Traditionally the thirty-two VidVidVidVidy1y1y1y1-s are the followings: !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a, Ak=ar1k=ara Ak=ar1k=ara Ak=ar1k=ara Ak=ar1k=ara, Ak=i Ak=i Ak=i Ak=i, !nandamaya!nandamaya!nandamaya!nandamaya, A^gu=7ham1tra A^gu=7ham1tra A^gu=7ham1tra A^gu=7ham1tra, Antar1ditya Antar1ditya Antar1ditya Antar1ditya, B1l1ki B1l1ki B1l1ki B1l1ki, Bh4gu V1ru9i Bh4gu V1ru9i Bh4gu V1ru9i Bh4gu V1ru9i, Bh3ma Bh3ma Bh3ma Bh3ma, Dahara Dahara Dahara Dahara, G1rgi G1rgi G1rgi G1rgi Ak=araAk=araAk=araAk=ara, G1yatr2 G1yatr2 G1yatr2 G1yatr2, @0a @0a @0a @0a, Jyoti=1%jyotir Jyoti=1%jyotir Jyoti=1%jyotir Jyoti=1%jyotir, Madhu Madhu Madhu Madhu, Maitrey2 Maitrey2 Maitrey2 Maitrey2, N1ciket1gni N1ciket1gni N1ciket1gni N1ciket1gni, Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni, Paramapuru=aParamapuru=aParamapuru=aParamapuru=a, Parya^ka Parya^ka Parya^ka Parya^ka, Pr191gnihotra Pr191gnihotra Pr191gnihotra Pr191gnihotra, Puru= Puru= Puru= Puru=aaaa, Sad Sad Sad Sad, Sa%varga Sa%varga Sa%varga Sa%varga, )19dilya )19dilya )19dilya )19dilya, Satyak1ma Satyak1ma Satyak1ma Satyak1ma, )r2man Ny1sa)r2man Ny1sa)r2man Ny1sa)r2man Ny1sa, Udd1laka !ru9i Udd1laka !ru9i Udd1laka !ru9i Udd1laka !ru9i, Udg2tha Udg2tha Udg2tha Udg2tha, Upakosala Upakosala Upakosala Upakosala, U=asta Kahola U=asta Kahola U=asta Kahola U=asta Kahola and Vai0v1nara Vai0v1nara Vai0v1nara Vai0v1nara.
vide also Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1
Dve=a Dve=a Dve=a Dve=a (known also as KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha)
Lit. 'hatred"
Repulsion; hate; anger, aversion; one of the five Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s
vide also A^ku0A^ku0A^ku0A^ku0aaaa, P101^ku0a P101^ku0a P101^ku0a P101^ku0a, Vair1gya Vair1gya Vair1gya Vair1gya
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Ek1graEk1graEk1graEk1gra
One-pointed state as one of the five Cittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3mi-s
Ek1grat1Ek1grat1Ek1grat1Ek1grat1
Concentration on a single point (one-pointed), a state of doing only one action at a time
Ek1grat1 Pari91maEk1grat1 Pari91maEk1grat1 Pari91maEk1grat1 Pari91ma
Transformation of concentration as one of the three Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma-s
vide also Lak=ana Pari91maLak=ana Pari91maLak=ana Pari91maLak=ana Pari91ma
Ekatattv1bhy1saEkatattv1bhy1saEkatattv1bhy1saEkatattv1bhy1sa
The practice of one principle only
Eloke02Eloke02Eloke02Eloke02
The hair of goddess K1l2 K1l2 K1l2 K1l2 as symbol of mysteries of life
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Gaja Kara9iGaja Kara9iGaja Kara9iGaja Kara9i
A yogic technique of vomiting in order to purify the N182N182N182N182-s
GamanaGamanaGamanaGamana
The act of going or attaining
vide also Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1
Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1
Class of deities
There is a wide range of Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1Ga9a Devat1-s depending on the historical periods of India and kind of
literature.
vide also Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3
Ga9apatiGa9apatiGa9apatiGa9apati
A name of Ga9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=a
GandhaGandhaGandhaGandha
Smell
vide also Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra
Gandh1kar=i92Gandh1kar=i92Gandh1kar=i92Gandh1kar=i92
The attractive power of GandhaGandhaGandhaGandha
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182
The N182 N182 N182 N182 connected to the left ankle
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvava0a^kar2 Sarvava0a^kar2 Sarvava0a^kar2 Sarvava0a^kar2
GandharvaGandharvaGandharvaGandharva
Being in the heavenly world expert in music
vide also Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa
GandhatattvaGandhatattvaGandhatattvaGandhatattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of GandhaGandhaGandhaGandha
Ga9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=a
The elephant-headed god, a son of )iva)iva)iva)iva, a symbol of the primordial power, the starting point for the
human access to the divine by overcoming all obstacles
His vehicle is the mouse also a symbol of enduring and overcoming obstacles.
vide also Ga^g1Ga^g1Ga^g1Ga^g1, Devayoni Devayoni Devayoni Devayoni
Ga^g1Ga^g1Ga^g1Ga^g1
Lit. 'that which goes with Ga%Ga%Ga%Ga%
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The river Ganges
From its literal meaning Ga^g1Ga^g1Ga^g1Ga^g1 is the remover of obstacles as Ga%Ga%Ga%Ga% is the B2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja Mantra for
Ga9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=a
vide also Pray1ga, Trive92Pray1ga, Trive92Pray1ga, Trive92Pray1ga, Trive92
G16j1G16j1G16j1G16j1
Indian hemp
G1rgi Ak=ara VidyG1rgi Ak=ara VidyG1rgi Ak=ara VidyG1rgi Ak=ara Vidy1111
The G1rgiG1rgiG1rgiG1rgi's knowledge about the Imperishable
A Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) named after G1rgi V1caknav2G1rgi V1caknav2G1rgi V1caknav2G1rgi V1caknav2. This Vidy1 Vidy1 Vidy1 Vidy1 refers
to !k10a !k10a !k10a !k10a pervading all in the past, present and future beyond which is the imperishable Brahman.Brahman.Brahman.Brahman.
vide also Dv1tri%0atDv1tri%0atDv1tri%0atDv1tri%0at Vidy1 Vidy1 Vidy1 Vidy1
G1rhapatya AgniG1rhapatya AgniG1rhapatya AgniG1rhapatya Agni
One of the three sacrificial fires, the one kept as perpetual fire by a householder
Traditionally a man received it from his father and has to be transmitted to his sons. In the human
body it is located in the navel area. Esoterically this fire is the level of consciousness attained in the
Ma9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra Cakra.
vide also AgniAgniAgniAgni
Garim1Garim1Garim1Garim1
Lit. 'heaviness'
One of the eight yogic powers of becoming very heavy
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi
Garu81sanaGaru81sanaGaru81sanaGaru81sana
The eagle !sana!sana!sana!sana
Gaur2Gaur2Gaur2Gaur2
A spouse of )iva )iva )iva )iva (RudraRudraRudraRudra)
A form of )akti)akti)akti)akti. Her colour is white
vide also Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
Gauripa77aGauripa77aGauripa77aGauripa77a
A Yoni Yoni Yoni Yoni shaped pedestal upon which the )ivali^ga )ivali^ga )ivali^ga )ivali^ga is placed as representing )akti )akti )akti )akti as holder.
G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2
Lit. 'way of going; song, hymn'
The most sacred Vedic Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra of twenty-four syllables arranged as a triplet of eight syllables each
It is also called S1vitr2S1vitr2S1vitr2S1vitr2, being addressed to S1vit4S1vit4S1vit4S1vit4 (the Sun), so G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2 MantraMantraMantraMantra is also S1vitr2S1vitr2S1vitr2S1vitr2 MantraMantraMantraMantra. G1yatr2 Dev2G1yatr2 Dev2G1yatr2 Dev2G1yatr2 Dev2 (the goddess G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2) is the presiding deity of this MantraMantraMantraMantra.
G1yatr2 Vidy1G1yatr2 Vidy1G1yatr2 Vidy1G1yatr2 Vidy1
The knowledge of G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2
A Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) that is considered to be the most important because
it brings the knowledge of all the others by singing or uttering the G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2 MantraMantraMantraMantra. The knowledge
of this Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1 comes from Ch1ndogya Ch1ndogya Ch1ndogya Ch1ndogya and B4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=ad-s and other Vedic
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literature. This Vidy1 Vidy1 Vidy1 Vidy1 deals also with the concepts of Devasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=i-s, An1hata )abdaAn1hata )abdaAn1hata )abdaAn1hata )abda, V1kV1kV1kV1k,
Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti= and many others.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Gha7a Avasth1Gha7a Avasth1Gha7a Avasth1Gha7a Avasth1
A Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1 of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 after overcoming the Vi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthi
GhatikaGhatikaGhatikaGhatika
Unit of time of twenty-four minutes
One day consists of sixty GhatikaGhatikaGhatikaGhatika-s.
Ghr19aGhr19aGhr19aGhr19a
Organ of smell, the nose
vide also J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya
Ghr19atattvaGhr19atattvaGhr19atattvaGhr19atattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of Ghr19aGhr19aGhr19aGhr19a
G2taG2taG2taG2ta
Sacred song
G61naG61naG61naG61na
vide J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na
Gomukh1sanaGomukh1sanaGomukh1sanaGomukh1sana
The cow-mouth !sana!sana!sana!sana
Gop1laGop1laGop1laGop1la
Lit. 'cowherd'
A name of K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a
vide also GovindaGovindaGovindaGovinda
Gop2Gop2Gop2Gop2
Woman cowherd as companion of K4=9a K4=9a K4=9a K4=9a in V4nd1vanaV4nd1vanaV4nd1vanaV4nd1vana
From mythological point of view they are female incarnations of $=i$=i$=i$=i-s.
Gorak=1sanaGorak=1sanaGorak=1sanaGorak=1sana
The Gorak=a !sanaGorak=a !sanaGorak=a !sanaGorak=a !sana
GovindaGovindaGovindaGovinda
Lit. 'chief herdsman'
A name of K4=9a K4=9a K4=9a K4=9a derived from the word Go Go Go Go meaning cow
GraGraGraGrahahahaha
Lit. 'holding, seizing, acquiring'
A planet having a magic influence over the destinies of people
A GrahaGrahaGrahaGraha can also be called an evil spirit influencing the body and mind of somebody. As planets
they have a strong influence on the CakraCakraCakraCakra-s. Traditionally there are nine planets (vide
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Graha9aGraha9aGraha9aGraha9a
The knowledge acquired through senses
vide also Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti
Grah2t4Grah2t4Grah2t4Grah2t4
The knower
vide also Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti
Grah2t4 Graha9a Gr1hyaGrah2t4 Graha9a Gr1hyaGrah2t4 Graha9a Gr1hyaGrah2t4 Graha9a Gr1hya
In Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra-s the triple merge of the one who knows, the knowledge, and the object of
knowledge
This is a parallel concepts to J61ta J61na J6eyaJ61ta J61na J6eyaJ61ta J61na J6eyaJ61ta J61na J6eya of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra. Such a merge is possible only
when A6janat1A6janat1A6janat1A6janat1 quality is acquired.
Gr1hyaGr1hyaGr1hyaGr1hya
The object of knowledge
vide also Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti
Gr1ma Devat1Gr1ma Devat1Gr1ma Devat1Gr1ma Devat1
Village deity
GranthiGranthiGranthiGranthi
Psychic knot as stage of manifested consciousness
Along Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182 there are three knots viz. BrahmagranthiBrahmagranthiBrahmagranthiBrahmagranthi, Vi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthi and
RudragranthiRudragranthiRudragranthiRudragranthi. Each one is a door to a different level of consciousness. Each Granthi Granthi Granthi Granthi belongs to a
specific Kha98a Kha98a Kha98a Kha98a (vide Agnikha98aAgnikha98aAgnikha98aAgnikha98a, S3ryakha98aS3ryakha98aS3ryakha98aS3ryakha98a, CandrakhCandrakhCandrakhCandrakha98aa98aa98aa98a), each Kha98aKha98aKha98aKha98a corresponds
to a K37aK37aK37aK37a of Pa6cada01k=ar2 MantraPa6cada01k=ar2 MantraPa6cada01k=ar2 MantraPa6cada01k=ar2 Mantra. The force of M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1 is very powerful in the knots. Pains and
various physical disorders often accompany GranthiGranthiGranthiGranthi-s’ piercing.
Gr1vastutGr1vastutGr1vastutGr1vastut
Lit. 'the one praising the SomaSomaSomaSoma stones'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the Hot4Hot4Hot4Hot4 priest named after the hymn to the SomaSomaSomaSoma stones
G4hasthaG4hasthaG4hasthaG4hastha
Householder
vide also !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama
Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a
Quality, attribute, characteristic; a property of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti
The three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s (Trigu9aTrigu9aTrigu9aTrigu9a) are SattvaSattvaSattvaSattva, R1jasR1jasR1jasR1jas and TamasTamasTamasTamas
vide also Ali^gaAli^gaAli^gaAli^ga, Gu Gu Gu Gu9aparva9aparva9aparva9aparva
Gu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparva
State of the Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s as stages of their manifestations
There are four Gu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparva-s namely Vi0e0aVi0e0aVi0e0aVi0e0a, Avi0e0aAvi0e0aAvi0e0aAvi0e0a, Li^gam1tra Li^gam1tra Li^gam1tra Li^gam1tra and Ali^gaAli^gaAli^gaAli^ga.
Gu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10a
The first of the Vyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6caka-s described as the space without attributes
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GuptaGuptaGuptaGupta
Lit. 'the hidden one'
A name of K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a
Gupt1sanaGupt1sanaGupt1sanaGupt1sana
The hidden !sana!sana!sana!sana
GuruGuruGuruGuru
Lit. 'remover of darkness'
Spiritual teacher, preceptor; the planet Jupiter one of the NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s
As spiritual teacher, GuruGuruGuruGuru helps the )i=ya)i=ya)i=ya)i=ya (disciple) to contact and awaken the inner GuruGuruGuruGuru (i.e. the
Self). As far as the GuruGuruGuruGuru-)i=ya)i=ya)i=ya)i=ya relationship is concerned, GuruGuruGuruGuru is basically the individual
projection of every )i=ya)i=ya)i=ya)i=ya.
Guru TattvaGuru TattvaGuru TattvaGuru Tattva
Essence of the concept of role of a GuruGuruGuruGuru
Gy1naGy1naGy1naGy1na
vide J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na
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The )akti )akti )akti )akti residing in the !jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra!jn1 Cakra
Ha%saHa%saHa%saHa%sa
Lit. 'accord; harmony; swan'
The symbol for the Supreme Reality; one of the stages of Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa lifestyle
Ha%sa5Ha%sa5Ha%sa5Ha%sa5
The Ajap1 Japa MantraAjap1 Japa MantraAjap1 Japa MantraAjap1 Japa Mantra
It has two parts. The Ha% Ha% Ha% Ha% (representing )iva)iva)iva)iva) is produced during inhalation and Sa5Sa5Sa5Sa5 (representing
)akti)akti)akti)akti) is produced during the exhalation of the air.
H1naH1naH1naH1na
The act of rejecting or abandoning
In YogaYogaYogaYoga, H1naH1naH1naH1na is the liberation of Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a from Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti.
vide also Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1
HantaHantaHantaHanta
vide DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu
Hanum1nHanum1nHanum1nHanum1n
The monkey devotee of R1maR1maR1maR1ma renowned for his deep devotion, courage and strength
HaraHaraHaraHara
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Harac381ma9iHarac381ma9iHarac381ma9iHarac381ma9i
)iva)iva)iva)iva's crest-gem, i.e. the moon
vide also Candra0ekharaCandra0ekharaCandra0ekharaCandra0ekhara
HariHariHariHari
A name of Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u or K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a
Hastijihv1 N182Hastijihv1 N182Hastijihv1 N182Hastijihv1 N182
The N182 N182 N182 N182 connected to the right side of the body
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvasa%mohi92 Sarvasa%mohi92 Sarvasa%mohi92 Sarvasa%mohi92
Hastin2Hastin2Hastin2Hastin2
vide Padmin2Padmin2Padmin2Padmin2
H1syaH1syaH1syaH1sya
Humour as one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga
The physical YogaYogaYogaYoga having the goal to balance the solar influence (represented by Ha MantraHa MantraHa MantraHa Mantra) and
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HavanaHavanaHavanaHavana
The offering to the Vedic sacrificial fire, known also as H1vanH1vanH1vanH1van
HaviHaviHaviHavi
The object of oblation
vide also Hotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya Havi
HetuHetuHetuHetu
Cause of an experience as source of an effect (PhalaPhalaPhalaPhala)
vide also V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1
Him1layaHim1layaHim1layaHim1laya
Lit. 'abode of snow'
Range of mountains bounding India on the north, home of many places of pilgrimage and spiritual
retreats
HimavatHimavatHimavatHimavat
Lit. 'snowy'
The Him1layaHim1layaHim1layaHim1laya mountains; the king of Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa
Hira9yagarbhaHira9yagarbhaHira9yagarbhaHira9yagarbha
The golden womb
The womb from where the manifestation takes place is in the subtle body, but its seed is in the
causal body. The texts from Ved1ntaVed1ntaVed1ntaVed1nta describe Hira9yagarbhaHira9yagarbhaHira9yagarbhaHira9yagarbha as being in the region of An1hata An1hata An1hata An1hata CakraCakraCakraCakra
Hl1din2 )aktiHl1din2 )aktiHl1din2 )aktiHl1din2 )akti
The )akti)akti)akti)akti of rejoice, exhilaration, joy and bliss
It is a name of R1dh1 R1dh1 R1dh1 R1dh1 dancing (as form of L2l1L2l1L2l1L2l1) to experience ecstasy.
HomaHomaHomaHoma
The act of oblation or sacrifice
vide also !tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a, Agnih Agnih Agnih Agnihomaomaomaoma
Homaku98aHomaku98aHomaku98aHomaku98a (also known as Agniku98aAgniku98aAgniku98aAgniku98a)
A hole in the ground where sacrificial fire is burnt for oblations
vide also Ku98aKu98aKu98aKu98a
HotraHotraHotraHotra
The act of oblation with fire
vide also AgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotra
Hotr1Hotr1Hotr1Hotr1
The sacrificer (performer of an oblation)
vide also Hotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya Havi
Same as HotraHotraHotraHotra
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Hotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya HaviHotr1 Arghya Havi
The One who offers, the Offering, the Object of Offering
Referring to the act of oblation (AgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotra) in VedaVedaVedaVeda-s, it has a parallel significance to J61ta J61ta J61ta J61ta J61na J6eya J61na J6eya J61na J6eya J61na J6eya in TantraTantraTantraTantra-s. The object of Hotra Hotra Hotra Hotra (AgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotra) is to realize the unity of Hotr1Hotr1Hotr1Hotr1, ArghyaArghyaArghyaArghya and Havi, Havi, Havi, Havi, thus acquiring knowledge of high degree,
Hot4Hot4Hot4Hot4
One of the four Vedic priests ($tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija-s) the one who chants the hymns of $g Veda$g Veda$g Veda$g Veda while
performing oblation with fire
A Hot4Hot4Hot4Hot4 is assisted by three other helper priests, viz. Maitr1varu9aMaitr1varu9aMaitr1varu9aMaitr1varu9a, Acch1v1ka Acch1v1ka Acch1v1ka Acch1v1ka and Gr1vastut.Gr1vastut.Gr1vastut.Gr1vastut.
HotrinHotrinHotrinHotrin
vide AgnihotrinAgnihotrinAgnihotrinAgnihotrin
H4dH4dH4dH4d
Heart
H4dayaH4dayaH4dayaH4daya
Heart; the heart as the seat of feelings
H4day1k10aH4day1k10aH4day1k10aH4day1k10a
The space of the heart
H4day1k10a Dh1ra91H4day1k10a Dh1ra91H4day1k10a Dh1ra91H4day1k10a Dh1ra91 The Vedic practice of meditation on the space of the heart
For other Vedic practices vide Veda Vidy1.Veda Vidy1.Veda Vidy1.Veda Vidy1.
H4d DhautiH4d DhautiH4d DhautiH4d Dhauti
Cleaning the heart-throat area as one of the four DhautiDhautiDhautiDhauti-s
There are three yogic techniques for cleaning the heart-throat area namely Da98a DhautiDa98a DhautiDa98a DhautiDa98a Dhauti, Vamana DhautiVamana DhautiVamana DhautiVamana Dhauti and V1sodhauti.V1sodhauti.V1sodhauti.V1sodhauti.
Hr2Hr2Hr2Hr2
Modesty as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%
The Tantric Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra called H4llekh1H4llekh1H4llekh1H4llekh1
It is also known as )akti B2ja)akti B2ja)akti B2ja)akti B2ja, Durg1 B2ja Durg1 B2ja Durg1 B2ja Durg1 B2ja, Bhuvave0var2 B2ja Bhuvave0var2 B2ja Bhuvave0var2 B2ja Bhuvave0var2 B2ja, M1y1 B2ja M1y1 B2ja M1y1 B2ja M1y1 B2ja, M3la B2ja. M3la B2ja. M3la B2ja. M3la B2ja.
H4llekh1H4llekh1H4llekh1H4llekh1
vide H42%H42%H42%H42%
H3tiH3tiH3tiH3ti (from the root HveHveHveHve i.e. to invoke)
A sacred rite of invocation and offering to the Divine within the human body
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Icch1Icch1Icch1Icch1
Lit. 'desire, will'
The mental activity of wishing
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra, Aru91 Aru91 Aru91 Aru91
Icch1 )aktiIcch1 )aktiIcch1 )aktiIcch1 )akti
The energy of will
Id1 N182Id1 N182Id1 N182Id1 N182
Known also as Candra N182Candra N182Candra N182Candra N182 it is one of the major N182N182N182N182-s (in the human subtle body) running up
the left side of Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1, the central channel
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, A0viniA0viniA0viniA0vini, Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92, CandraCandraCandraCandra, Candra Candra Candra Candra N182N182N182N182
Ik=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98aIk=ukoda98a
The sugar-cane bow of K1maK1maK1maK1ma
Known also as Dhanu=Dhanu=Dhanu=Dhanu=, it denotes the mind.
vide also !yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1
Il1Il1Il1Il1
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the Goddess Earth, daughter of ManuManuManuManu, a symbol of inspiration and love
IlyaIlyaIlyaIlya
The tree in the BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka that is seen after passing the Viraj1Viraj1Viraj1Viraj1 river and before the S1lajjaS1lajjaS1lajjaS1lajja city
The seeing of the tree enables the devotee to have a preliminary GandhaGandhaGandhaGandha (smell as experience) of
the existence of Brahma Brahma Brahma Brahma and to overcome it eventually.
vide also Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1
IndraIndraIndraIndra
Lord of Light representing the archetypal of pure being as object of human knowledge
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s IndraIndraIndraIndra is called "the thunderbolt" as an expression of strength and vigour. He is the
divine warrior breaking all barriers, the transcendental experience of stepping from unconsciousness
to consciousness. IndraIndraIndraIndra is equated with the concept of Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a in YogaYogaYogaYoga.
vide also SvarlokaSvarlokaSvarlokaSvarloka, Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1 Parya^ka Vidy1, !nandamaya Vidy1 !nandamaya Vidy1 !nandamaya Vidy1 !nandamaya Vidy1, Agni S3rya InAgni S3rya InAgni S3rya InAgni S3rya Indradradradra, Indra Agni Indra Agni Indra Agni Indra Agni Soma S3ryaSoma S3ryaSoma S3ryaSoma S3rya
Indra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3rya
The four Godhead of the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
The concept of Indra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3ryaIndra Agni Soma S3rya of the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s is a parallel idea with that of Sat Cit Sat Cit Sat Cit Sat Cit !nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda. Therefore IndraIndraIndraIndra is the fundamental Reality (SatSatSatSat), Agni Agni Agni Agni the Consciousness (CitCitCitCit) and
SomaSomaSomaSoma the state of Ecstasy or Bliss (!nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda). S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya is the door-gate of access through knowledge
(J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na) of the unity of SatSatSatSat, CitCitCitCit and !nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda.
vide also !tman!tman!tman!tman, Agni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya Indra
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Indradhanu=Indradhanu=Indradhanu=Indradhanu=
The rainbow
Indra Jye=7haIndra Jye=7haIndra Jye=7haIndra Jye=7ha
IndraIndraIndraIndra the leader of the heaven
One of the eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-s, an aspect of IndraIndraIndraIndra, the most important of Devas3 Ga9a Devat1Devas3 Ga9a Devat1Devas3 Ga9a Devat1Devas3 Ga9a Devat1-s....
IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya
Sense and action organs and the mind (ManasManasManasManas) as source of lower consciousness of objects
experience
IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya-s consist of five J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya-s, five KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya-s and ManasManasManasManas. In TantraTantraTantraTantra their
stimulation brings the stimulation of CakraCakraCakraCakra-s as the externalised practice of Praty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1ra.
vide also Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1, RudraRudraRudraRudra, AntarindriyaAntarindriyaAntarindriyaAntarindriya
I^gitaj6aI^gitaj6aI^gitaj6aI^gitaj6a
The interpretation of the inner intention by external gestures of a person
vide also Lak=a9Lak=a9Lak=a9Lak=a9a Siddhia Siddhia Siddhia Siddhi
@0a Vidy1@0a Vidy1@0a Vidy1@0a Vidy1
The knowledge of God
A Veda Vidy1, Veda Vidy1, Veda Vidy1, Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s. It refers to Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman Sagu9a Brahman as a subject of
knowledge, but to Nirgu9a Brahman Nirgu9a Brahman Nirgu9a Brahman Nirgu9a Brahman as the subject of Self-realization only (ref. @01v1sya @01v1sya @01v1sya @01v1sya Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad).
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
@01na@01na@01na@01na
An old name of )iva)iva)iva)iva; the sun as a form of )iva)iva)iva)iva
@0itva@0itva@0itva@0itva
Lit. 'superiority'
One of the eight yogic powers that of being above others
vide also Siddhi, A=7asiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhi
I=7a Devat1I=7a Devat1I=7a Devat1I=7a Devat1
The chosen deity of an aspirant as the expression of the supreme reality to be followed or
worshipped in various forms
I=7ihan I=7ihan I=7ihan I=7ihan (from I=7iI=7iI=7iI=7i i.e. impulse)
Overcoming a specific place and time in the BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka thus enabling the devotee not to destroy
the sacrifice of crossing the lakes !ra!ra!ra!ra and NyaNyaNyaNya
It helps also to rise above the five internal fires (Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni-s).
vide also Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1
@0vara @0vara @0vara @0vara (from the root @0@0@0@0 i.e. to rule)
Lit. 'lord'
The Supreme Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a as non-manifested state; a name of )iva )iva )iva )iva as patron of YogiYogiYogiYogi-s; God in YogaYogaYogaYoga
@0vara@0vara@0vara@0vara is also the Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 of V1yu Bh3taV1yu Bh3taV1yu Bh3taV1yu Bh3ta.
vide also ParabrahParabrahParabrahParabrahmanmanmanman, AsatAsatAsatAsat, AvyaktaAvyaktaAvyaktaAvyakta, Nir1k1raNir1k1raNir1k1raNir1k1ra, Sagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a Brahman
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@0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na
Devotion to God as one of the five NiyamaNiyamaNiyamaNiyama-s
@0varapra9idh1naprati=7h1@0varapra9idh1naprati=7h1@0varapra9idh1naprati=7h1@0varapra9idh1naprati=7h1
A state in which @0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na is experienced
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing this state will be able to experience the ecstasy accompanying the surrender to
the Divine.
@0varatattva@0varatattva@0varatattva@0varatattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of J61na )akti J61na )akti J61na )akti J61na )akti (the energy of knowledge)
vide also @=vara@=vara@=vara@=vara
Itarali^gaItarali^gaItarali^gaItarali^ga
Lit. 'identification with this and that'
The experience of the similar nature of J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman and !tman!tman!tman!tman taken by )iva)iva)iva)iva in !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra as
advanced form of awareness
vide also )ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga
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J1gar2J1gar2J1gar2J1gar2
The name of J2va J2va J2va J2va in the J1grat J1grat J1grat J1grat state
JagatJagatJagatJagat
The ever-changing universe as phenomenal world
J1gratJ1gratJ1gratJ1grat
The Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1 of waking associated with a specific V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti (vide J1grat V4ttiJ1grat V4ttiJ1grat V4ttiJ1grat V4tti)
In this state the J2J2J2J2va va va va consciousness is in the gross body (Sthula )ar2raSthula )ar2raSthula )ar2raSthula )ar2ra) and the perception is
through the senses and mind.
J1gratsvapnaJ1gratsvapnaJ1gratsvapnaJ1gratsvapna
An intermediate state between waking (J1gratJ1gratJ1gratJ1grat) and dreaming (SvapnaSvapnaSvapnaSvapna)
J1grat V4ttiJ1grat V4ttiJ1grat V4ttiJ1grat V4tti
The condition of the waking state associated in the mind with the Alpha brain waves
vide also Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1, V4tti V4tti V4tti V4tti
JalaJalaJalaJala
Water
vide also ApApApAp
Jala BastiJala BastiJala BastiJala Basti
The BastiBastiBastiBasti with water as one of the two BastiBastiBastiBasti-s
J1landhara BandhaJ1landhara BandhaJ1landhara BandhaJ1landhara Bandha
Lit. 'water pipe lock'
The ‘vital centre’ BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
vide also BandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatraya
J1laJ1laJ1laJ1landhara P27handhara P27handhara P27handhara P27ha
vide Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
In the S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra it is equated with Vi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi Cakra
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha, Catu=p27ha Catu=p27ha Catu=p27ha Catu=p27ha
JanarlokaJanarlokaJanarlokaJanarloka
The Loka Loka Loka Loka of rebirth inhabited by Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1-s son Sanatkum1raSanatkum1raSanatkum1raSanatkum1ra
Janma CakraJanma CakraJanma CakraJanma Cakra
The wheel of life (from JanmaJanmaJanmaJanma meaning birth)
Janmar1Janmar1Janmar1Janmar10i0i0i0i
Zodiacal sign
JanmasiddhaJanmasiddhaJanmasiddhaJanmasiddha
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A perfect being by birth
JanmayogaJanmayogaJanmayogaJanmayoga
Horoscope
J1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sana
Lit. 'posture of the joined knees'
vide Tantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sana
JapaJapaJapaJapa
Repetition of a MantraMantraMantraMantra
vide also !tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a
Japa Anu=7h1naJapa Anu=7h1naJapa Anu=7h1naJapa Anu=7h1na
The Anu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1na related to JapaJapaJapaJapa
Japam1l1Japam1l1Japam1l1Japam1l1
The rosary used for counting of MantraMantraMantraMantra-s
Ja71yuJa71yuJa71yuJa71yu
The vulture king
J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni
The digestive fire as form of AgniAgniAgniAgni
The ten J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni-s are: RecakaRecakaRecakaRecaka, Pacaka Pacaka Pacaka Pacaka, )o=aka )o=aka )o=aka )o=aka, D1haka D1haka D1haka D1haka, Pl1vaka Pl1vaka Pl1vaka Pl1vaka, K=1raka K=1raka K=1raka K=1raka, Udg1raka Udg1raka Udg1raka Udg1raka, K=obhakaK=obhakaK=obhakaK=obhaka, J4mbhaka J4mbhaka J4mbhaka J4mbhaka and Mohaka. Mohaka. Mohaka. Mohaka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
J1tu Janus JJ1tu Janus JJ1tu Janus JJ1tu Janus Janim1anim1anim1anim1
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s birth, being, nature
J1tyantara Pari91maJ1tyantara Pari91maJ1tyantara Pari91maJ1tyantara Pari91ma
Fundamental transformation of the mind equivalent to rebirth brought by Prak4ty1p3r1tPrak4ty1p3r1tPrak4ty1p3r1tPrak4ty1p3r1t
In practical terms it represents the awakening of potentialities of the mind.
Jayin2Jayin2Jayin2Jayin2 The fulfilled One
One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental quality of Sattva Sattva Sattva Sattva (equilibrium).
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
JihvaJihvaJihvaJihva
Organ of taste, the tongue
vide also J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya
Jihv1 )odhanaJihv1 )odhanaJihv1 )odhanaJihv1 )odhana
Cleaning the root of the tongue as one of the Danta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta Dhauti-s
JihvatattvaJihvatattvaJihvatattvaJihvatattva
The TattTattTattTattva va va va of JihvaJihvaJihvaJihva
Jij61suJij61suJij61suJij61su
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Lit. 'desirous of knowing'
A kind of spiritual initiation as Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa lifestyle in a preliminary stage
J2vaJ2vaJ2vaJ2va
vide J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman
J2vanmuktaJ2vanmuktaJ2vanmuktaJ2vanmukta
A person who attained liberation (MuktiMuktiMuktiMukti) and whose consciousness is not touched by Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti, but
still acts in the world of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti
A J2vanmuktaJ2vanmuktaJ2vanmuktaJ2vanmukta has a simultaneous perception of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti and the state of MuktiMuktiMuktiMukti thus becoming
integrated into the pure consciousness.
vide also MarutMarutMarutMarut
J2vanmuktiJ2vanmuktiJ2vanmuktiJ2vanmukti
The state of a J2vanmuktaJ2vanmuktaJ2vanmuktaJ2vanmukta
J2v1tm1J2v1tm1J2v1tm1J2v1tm1
vide J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman
J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman
The individual Soul
vide also Param1tmanParam1tmanParam1tmanParam1tman, Advaita Advaita Advaita Advaita
Known also as J2v1tm1J2v1tm1J2v1tm1J2v1tm1, J2vaJ2vaJ2vaJ2va, the individual Soul becomes )1r2ra)1r2ra)1r2ra)1r2ra, TejasaTejasaTejasaTejasa or Pr1j6aPr1j6aPr1j6aPr1j6a depending
in which kind of )ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra (body) dwells, respectively Sth3laSth3laSth3laSth3la, S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma or K1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9a.
J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na (from the root J61J61J61J61 i.e. to know)
Knowledge, perception as one of the eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s
J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na extends from sense perception to the perception of !tman!tman!tman!tman as full absorption. Synonyms for
J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na are Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1, Praj61Praj61Praj61Praj61. The real J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na is that knowledge, which gives liberation; any other
knowledge is called Vij61naVij61naVij61naVij61na.
vide also Savitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhi, Aj61naAj61naAj61naAj61na, J61ta J61na J6eya J61ta J61na J6eya J61ta J61na J6eya J61ta J61na J6eya
J61na Anu=7h1naJ61na Anu=7h1naJ61na Anu=7h1naJ61na Anu=7h1na
The Anu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1na related to J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na-s (as spiritual studies)
J61na Cak=uJ61na Cak=uJ61na Cak=uJ61na Cak=u
The third eye i.e. !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra
J61na Mudr1J61na Mudr1J61na Mudr1J61na Mudr1
A hand Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 practice in order to acquire knowledge and wisdom
J61na NetrJ61na NetrJ61na NetrJ61na Netraaaa
The eye of knowledge i.e. !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra
J61na )aktiJ61na )aktiJ61na )aktiJ61na )akti
The energy of wisdom or knowledge
J61na YogaJ61na YogaJ61na YogaJ61na Yoga
The YogaYogaYogaYoga of knowledge or wisdom
J61nayogavyavasthitiJ61nayogavyavasthitiJ61nayogavyavasthitiJ61nayogavyavasthiti
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Steadfastness in knowledge of YogaYogaYogaYoga as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya
Organ of perception in the human body
There are five J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya-s namely )rotra)rotra)rotra)rotra (ears), TvakTvakTvakTvak (skin), NetraNetraNetraNetra or Cak=uCak=uCak=uCak=u (eyes), JihvaJihvaJihvaJihva
(tongue), Ghr19aGhr19aGhr19aGhr19a (nose) produced from the Rajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9a of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti and are parts of the thirty-six
TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s.
J61ninJ61ninJ61ninJ61nin
One following the J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na path
J61tJ61tJ61tJ61t1111
vide J61ta J61na J6eyaJ61ta J61na J6eyaJ61ta J61na J6eyaJ61ta J61na J6eya
J61t1 J61na J6eyaJ61t1 J61na J6eyaJ61t1 J61na J6eyaJ61t1 J61na J6eya
The One who knows, the Knowledge, the Object of Knowledge
The illusory triad of the Self, which has to merge at the stage when the Self is fully realized.
vide also )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra, Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti
J6eyaJ6eyaJ6eyaJ6eya
vide J61ta J61na J6eJ61ta J61na J6eJ61ta J61na J6eJ61ta J61na J6eyayayaya
J4mbhakaJ4mbhakaJ4mbhakaJ4mbhaka
The J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of intake of breath (energy)
vide also Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92
Jv1l1m1lin2Jv1l1m1lin2Jv1l1m1lin2Jv1l1m1lin2
Lit. 'flame-garlanded'
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
It bestows esoteric knowledge of one's previous births. Jv1l1m1l1Jv1l1m1l1Jv1l1m1l1Jv1l1m1l1 means garland of fire.
Jye=7haJye=7haJye=7haJye=7ha
The month corresponding to parts of May/ June
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
JyotiJyotiJyotiJyoti
Lit. 'light'
The inner light as the cause of An1hata )abdaAn1hata )abdaAn1hata )abdaAn1hata )abda; any spiritual light experience
Jyotirdhy1naJyotirdhy1naJyotirdhy1naJyotirdhy1na
The causal form of meditation
Jyotirli^gaJyotirli^gaJyotirli^gaJyotirli^ga
The form taken by )iva)iva)iva)iva in Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra as experience of JyotiJyotiJyotiJyoti or the highest form of
awareness
As an external expression there are twelve enlightened shrines of )iva)iva)iva)iva in India.
vide also )ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga
Jyoti=1mjyotir Vidy1Jyoti=1mjyotir Vidy1Jyoti=1mjyotir Vidy1Jyoti=1mjyotir Vidy1
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The knowledge of the light of lights
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s as related to JanakaJanakaJanakaJanaka by $=i Y1j6avalkya$=i Y1j6avalkya$=i Y1j6avalkya$=i Y1j6avalkya. It
describes the light of lights i.e. !tm1!tm1!tm1!tm1, the Soul as seated in the heart (H4dayaH4dayaH4dayaH4daya).
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2
Lit. 'shining, luminous'
Condition of the mind experiencing JyotiJyotiJyotiJyoti (associated with Sattva Gu9aSattva Gu9aSattva Gu9aSattva Gu9a) through which Vi0ok1Vi0ok1Vi0ok1Vi0ok1 is
obtained
Typical methods are practices of H4day1k10a Dh1ra91H4day1k10a Dh1ra91H4day1k10a Dh1ra91H4day1k10a Dh1ra91, N1da Dh1ra91N1da Dh1ra91N1da Dh1ra91N1da Dh1ra91, )1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1.
Jyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiJyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiJyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiJyoti=mat2 Prav4tti
The mind faculty that is able to experience the light (!loka!loka!loka!loka)
This faculty enables the acquisition of many SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s.
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KadambaKadambaKadambaKadamba
The tree Nauclea Cadamba whose fragrant blossoms of orange colour are used in worship
particularly of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2's
K1diK1diK1diK1di
The first of all )r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra
Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa
Mythical mountains in Him1layaHim1layaHim1layaHim1laya-s
Mountains frequented by SiddhaSiddhaSiddhaSiddha-s and GandharvaGandharvaGandharvaGandharva-s, the paradise of )iva)iva)iva)iva. Here is where
P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2, )iva)iva)iva)iva's spouse, the daughter of the Mountain King was born. These mountains are also
)iva K=etra)iva K=etra)iva K=etra)iva K=etra, where there are the three great shrines of GangotriGangotriGangotriGangotri (the source of the Ganges),
KedarnathKedarnathKedarnathKedarnath (a Ma7hMa7hMa7hMa7h and temple of Sad10Sad10Sad10Sad10ivaivaivaiva) and BadrinathBadrinathBadrinathBadrinath (a temple of an incarnation of Lord
Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u). It is the place of Satsa^gaSatsa^gaSatsa^gaSatsa^ga of Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva for $=i$=i$=i$=i-s and MuniMuniMuniMuni-s, a place of great beauty, the
fabulous residence of KuberaKuberaKuberaKubera built of Cint1ma9iCint1ma9iCint1ma9iCint1ma9i and surrounded by KadambaKadambaKadambaKadamba trees. The mystic
mount is to be sought in the Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra in the body of every J2vaJ2vaJ2vaJ2va.
Kail1sav1sinKail1sav1sinKail1sav1sinKail1sav1sin
Lit. 'the one dwelling on the mount Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Kai%karyaKai%karyaKai%karyaKai%karya
vide D1syaD1syaD1syaD1sya
Kaivalya Kaivalya Kaivalya Kaivalya (from the word KevalaKevalaKevalaKevala, vide)
The state of absolute unity of spirit as a culmination of supreme knowledge and absence of Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1
As a process of unfolding the pure consciousness, KaivalyaKaivalyaKaivalyaKaivalya is defined as the PratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasava
(involution) of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s when they acquire an undisturbed condition, so being able to fulfil
the Puru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rtha-s.
Kaivalya Kaivalya Kaivalya Kaivalya MuktiMuktiMuktiMukti
The liberation of absolute unity
Kaivalyapr1gbh1ramKaivalyapr1gbh1ramKaivalyapr1gbh1ramKaivalyapr1gbh1ram
Lit. 'tendency towards absolute unity'
The process of mind's (CittaCittaCittaCitta) attraction towards the unity experienced by a practitioner in the final
stages of own S1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhana
K1ki Mudr1K1ki Mudr1K1ki Mudr1K1ki Mudr1
Lit. 'gesture of the crow'
The crow Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
K1kin2K1kin2K1kin2K1kin2
The )akti )akti )akti )akti residing in An1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata Cakra
Kal1Kal1Kal1Kal1
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A small part of a whole; an atom, an essential part of matter
K1laK1laK1laK1la
Lit. 'of a dark colour'
Time; death
Kal1 Ka6cukaKal1 Ka6cukaKal1 Ka6cukaKal1 Ka6cuka
Form of )akti )akti )akti )akti limiting the perception of the real nature of matter as being one with the primordial
unity of )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
vide also TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva, Kal1tattva Kal1tattva Kal1tattva Kal1tattva
K1la Ka6cukaK1la Ka6cukaK1la Ka6cukaK1la Ka6cuka
Form of )akti )akti )akti )akti limiting the perception of time integrated with space being one with the primordial
unity of )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
vide also TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva, K1latattvaK1latattvaK1latattvaK1latattva
Kal1tattvaKal1tattvaKal1tattvaKal1tattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of Kal1 Ka6cukaKal1 Ka6cukaKal1 Ka6cukaKal1 Ka6cuka
K1latattvaK1latattvaK1latattvaK1latattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of K1la Ka6cukaK1la Ka6cukaK1la Ka6cukaK1la Ka6cuka
K1l2 K1l2 K1l2 K1l2 (word derived from K1laK1laK1laK1la, vide)
Lit. 'the dark one'
The divine Mother as the consort of )iva)iva)iva)iva
K1l2K1l2K1l2K1l2 as the first Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1 is the )akti)akti)akti)akti of K1laK1laK1laK1la and the original creative principle. As a goddess
she transforms herself into the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s as expressions of planes of existence and cycles of
life. K1l2K1l2K1l2K1l2 is also the first expression of the awakened Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 as destroyer of ignorance.
K1lid1daK1lid1daK1lid1daK1lid1da
Lit. 'servant of K1l2K1l2K1l2K1l2'
A celebrated poet of ancient India author of )akuntal1)akuntal1)akuntal1)akuntal1, and other works.
K1liyaK1liyaK1liyaK1liya
The serpent-demon who was defeated by K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a as expression of victory over lust
Kali YugaKali YugaKali YugaKali Yuga
An age of the world consisting of 432,000 years
It is held that this YugaYugaYugaYuga began year 3102 (or 3114) BCE, being the age in which we live in.
KalkiKalkiKalkiKalki
The tenth incarnation of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u, yet to come
KalpaKalpaKalpaKalpa
Resolve; a fabulous period of time
KalpataruKalpataruKalpataruKalpataru
The wish-fulfilling tree
A Kalpataru Kalpataru Kalpataru Kalpataru day is considered to be the first of January every year. As per )1)1)1)1rad1 Tilakarad1 Tilakarad1 Tilakarad1 Tilaka work,
KalpataruKalpataruKalpataruKalpataru is the awakened Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2, the source of all things desired.
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K1maK1maK1maK1ma
Desire, the passion associated with Sv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na Cakra
One of the names of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva as one who generates desire for love. In the $g Veda$g Veda$g Veda$g Veda, K1ma K1ma K1ma K1ma is
described as the first movement of creation.
vide also Puru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rtha, Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni
K1m1^gaK1m1^gaK1m1^gaK1m1^ga
The mango tree Magnifera Indica
K1mab19aK1mab19aK1mab19aK1mab19a
An arrow of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva
K1ma B2jaK1ma B2jaK1ma B2jaK1ma B2ja
vide Kl2%Kl2%Kl2%Kl2%
K1mabinduK1mabinduK1mabinduK1mabindu
Lit. 'wish drop'
A drop of melted butter into the sacred fire in order to obtain the fulfilment of a wish
K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva
The God of Love
He can assume any form at will. His other names are Madan1Madan1Madan1Madan1, Manmatha Manmatha Manmatha Manmatha, K1ma K1ma K1ma K1ma, Smara Smara Smara Smara, M1ra M1ra M1ra M1ra, PradyumnaPradyumnaPradyumnaPradyumna, Ana^ga Ana^ga Ana^ga Ana^ga, Kusume=u Kusume=u Kusume=u Kusume=u, Kandarpa Kandarpa Kandarpa Kandarpa, Manobhava Manobhava Manobhava Manobhava, Kamar1ja Kamar1ja Kamar1ja Kamar1ja, etc., all as expressions
of love, attachment and desires. His two wives are Rati Rati Rati Rati and Pr2ti Pr2ti Pr2ti Pr2ti as sentiment and joy. His B2ja B2ja B2ja B2ja Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra is Kl2%. K1madeva Kl2%. K1madeva Kl2%. K1madeva Kl2%. K1madeva is the son of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1, the Creator as K1maK1maK1maK1ma (desire) comes always as
part of the creation, but even exists without an object of desire (vide Ana^gaAna^gaAna^gaAna^ga, K1ma K1ma K1ma K1ma). His emblem
is the MakaraMakaraMakaraMakara, hence the name Makaraketana Makaraketana Makaraketana Makaraketana (the one having the MakaraMakaraMakaraMakara for an emblem).
K1madhenuK1madhenuK1madhenuK1madhenu
The cow of plenty, the mythical cow of Vasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7ha
As per )1rad1 Tilaka)1rad1 Tilaka)1rad1 Tilaka)1rad1 Tilaka, K1madhenu K1madhenu K1madhenu K1madhenu is the awakened Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2.
K1makal1K1makal1K1makal1K1makal1
K1ma K1ma K1ma K1ma signifies the union of )iva )iva )iva )iva and )akti )akti )akti )akti as K1me0vara K1me0vara K1me0vara K1me0vara and K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2, Kal1 Kal1 Kal1 Kal1 is their
manifestation
K1m1kar=i92K1m1kar=i92K1m1kar=i92K1m1kar=i92
The attractive power of K1maK1maK1maK1ma
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
K1m1k=y1K1m1k=y1K1m1k=y1K1m1k=y1
Temple in K1mar3pa K1mar3pa K1mar3pa K1mar3pa (Assam-India) where SatiSatiSatiSati's Yoni Yoni Yoni Yoni fell to ground
It is a Tantric centre of great power.
Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1
The tenth of the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s represents the state of reconstituted unity when everything is joy,
happiness and good fortune
Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1 is also one of Goddess Lak=m2Lak=m2Lak=m2Lak=m2's names. Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 is also named Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1 as she is in every
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K1mar1jaK1mar1jaK1mar1jaK1mar1ja
Lit. 'king of desire'
One of the names of K1madeva K1madeva K1madeva K1madeva as king of desires
vide also K1maK1maK1maK1ma
K1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37a
One group (section) of Pa6cada02 Mantra Pa6cada02 Mantra Pa6cada02 Mantra Pa6cada02 Mantra known also as Madhyak37aMadhyak37aMadhyak37aMadhyak37a
It is presided over by S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya
K1mar3paK1mar3paK1mar3paK1mar3pa
Lit. 'shape assumed at will; the YoniYoniYoniYoni'
An old region corresponding to the actual east part of Bengal and west part of Assam in India where
the famous temple K1m1k=y1 K1m1k=y1 K1m1k=y1 K1m1k=y1 is located
K1mar3pa P27haK1mar3pa P27haK1mar3pa P27haK1mar3pa P27ha
vide Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha, Catu=p27ha Catu=p27ha Catu=p27ha Catu=p27ha
In the S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra it is equated with Sv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na Cakra. It is also a Yonip27ha.Yonip27ha.Yonip27ha.Yonip27ha.
K1ma0araK1ma0araK1ma0araK1ma0ara
Lit. 'love's shaft'
An arrow of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva
K1me02K1me02K1me02K1me02
The passionate One
One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental activity of U=na U=na U=na U=na.
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
K1me0varaK1me0varaK1me0varaK1me0vara
Lit. 'the king of love'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva without attributes
vide also K1makal1K1makal1K1makal1K1makal1
K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2
Lit. 'the queen of love'
One of the !vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1-s presiding over the principle of existence of AvyaktaAvyaktaAvyaktaAvyakta
K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2 is also a name for the Supreme )akti)akti)akti)akti (vide K1makal1K1makal1K1makal1K1makal1, K1me0var2 Nity1K1me0var2 Nity1K1me0var2 Nity1K1me0var2 Nity1).
vide also Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
K1me0var2 Nity1K1me0var2 Nity1K1me0var2 Nity1K1me0var2 Nity1
The eternal K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2, a name for the Supreme )akti)akti)akti)akti
K1min2k16canaK1min2k16canaK1min2k16canaK1min2k16cana
Lust and gold as expressions of desire and greed
K1myahomaK1myahomaK1myahomaK1myahoma
HomaHomaHomaHoma with the purpose of attainment of one's desires
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Ka6cukaKa6cukaKa6cukaKa6cuka
Lit. 'cover, disguise'
Limitation
Forms of )akti)akti)akti)akti in which the primordial unity is obscured by M1y1 )aktiM1y1 )aktiM1y1 )aktiM1y1 )akti so the inner perfection of
Cit !nandaCit !nandaCit !nandaCit !nanda as )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti union is limited. There are five Ka6cukaKa6cukaKa6cukaKa6cuka-s (part of the thirty-six
TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s), viz. Kal1Kal1Kal1Kal1, Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1, R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga, K1laK1laK1laK1la and NiyatiNiyatiNiyatiNiyati.
KandarpaKandarpaKandarpaKandarpa
Lit. 'inflamer even of a god'
One of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva‘s names, as the one inflaming love
Kap1labh1tiKap1labh1tiKap1labh1tiKap1labh1ti
Lit. 'shinning skull'
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s used to destroy the disorders caused by KaphaKaphaKaphaKapha (phlegm)
It is of three kinds namely V1makramaV1makramaV1makramaV1makrama, VyutkramaVyutkramaVyutkramaVyutkrama and )2tkrama)2tkrama)2tkrama)2tkrama.
Kap1larandhra DhautiKap1larandhra DhautiKap1larandhra DhautiKap1larandhra Dhauti
Cleaning of the frontal sinuses as one of the Danta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta Dhauti-s
KaphaKaphaKaphaKapha
One of the three Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a-s
In the !yurveda!yurveda!yurveda!yurveda system, KaphaKaphaKaphaKapha is a deficiency of phlegm as a cause to diseases.
K1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9a
Cause, origin
K1ra9a BinduK1ra9a BinduK1ra9a BinduK1ra9a Bindu
The causal source, which proceeds the K1rya BinduK1rya BinduK1rya BinduK1rya Bindu
K1ra9a R3paK1ra9a R3paK1ra9a R3paK1ra9a R3pa
Causal form
vide also R3paR3paR3paR3pa
K1rK1rK1rK1ra9a )ar2raa9a )ar2raa9a )ar2raa9a )ar2ra
The causal body (composed of Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra-s) as vehicle of transmigration (Sa%s1raSa%s1raSa%s1raSa%s1ra)
Its centre is the heart. This )ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra is the cause of all other lower bodies.
Karav2raKarav2raKarav2raKarav2ra
The plant oleander (Nerium Odorum) or its flower; a species of SomaSomaSomaSoma used in worship
K1rik1K1rik1K1rik1K1rik1
A verse of an essential statement usually applied in grammar and philosophy
Karma Karma Karma Karma (from the root K4K4K4K4 i.e. to accomplish)
Action and its accumulations
The accumulated KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma is of three kinds, viz. )ukla Karma)ukla Karma)ukla Karma)ukla Karma, K4=9a KarmaK4=9a KarmaK4=9a KarmaK4=9a Karma and A0ukl1k4=9a A0ukl1k4=9a A0ukl1k4=9a A0ukl1k4=9a KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma producing fruits according to own nature. The actions (KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s) are accompanied by
Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma, T1paT1paT1paT1pa and Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra. As degree of finesse KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma is of two kinds, i.e. Sth3laSth3laSth3laSth3la and
S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma. KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma accumulates only when there is a sense of doing something. From the point of
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view of timely effect, KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma is of two kinds, viz. SopakramaSopakramaSopakramaSopakrama and NirupakramaNirupakramaNirupakramaNirupakrama.
vide also Karm10ayaKarm10ayaKarm10ayaKarm10aya, Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra
Karma DevaKarma DevaKarma DevaKarma Deva
A god created by own actions as compared to a !j1naya Deva!j1naya Deva!j1naya Deva!j1naya Deva (god by birth)
vide also !nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1
Karma Sanny1saKarma Sanny1saKarma Sanny1saKarma Sanny1sa
One of the preliminary stages of Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa lifestyle when the Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin although living in the
world is committed to spiritual life
Karma Sanny1saKarma Sanny1saKarma Sanny1saKarma Sanny1sa is also a kind of initiation of yogic type.
vide also Dik=aDik=aDik=aDik=a
Karm10ayaKarm10ayaKarm10ayaKarm10aya
Repository of acts as KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s of various natures, the store of the traces of past KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s
accumulated in the forms of Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra-s
Karma YogaKarma YogaKarma YogaKarma Yoga
The YogaYogaYogaYoga of action
vide also Pari0ramaPari0ramaPari0ramaPari0rama
KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya
Organ of action in the human body
There are five KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya-s namely V1kV1kV1kV1k (mouth), UpasthaUpasthaUpasthaUpastha (genitals), P1yuP1yuP1yuP1yu (anus), P192P192P192P192 (hands), P1daP1daP1daP1da (feet) produced from the Rajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9a of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti and are parts of the thirty-six
TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s.
vide also Vikara9a Bh1vaVikara9a Bh1vaVikara9a Bh1vaVikara9a Bh1va
Kar9a DhautiKar9a DhautiKar9a DhautiKar9a Dhauti
Cleaning of the ear opening as one of the Danta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta DhautiDanta Dhauti-s
KarobariKarobariKarobariKarobari
The caretaker of a spiritual institution
Kartar2Kartar2Kartar2Kartar2
A two-syllables MantraMantraMantraMantra
K1rtikaK1rtikaK1rtikaK1rtika
The month corresponding to parts of Oct./ Nov.
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
K1rttikeyaK1rttikeyaK1rttikeyaK1rttikeya
The god of war, son of )iva)iva)iva)iva and P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2
Karu91Karu91Karu91Karu91
The sentiment of compassion; compassion as one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
Karu91Karu91Karu91Karu91 is also one of the Citta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1dana-s as an attitude towards unhappy people.
vide also Maitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1di
K1ryaK1ryaK1ryaK1rya
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Effect; action
vide also K1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9a, Satk1ryav1daSatk1ryav1daSatk1ryav1daSatk1ryav1da
K1rya BinduK1rya BinduK1rya BinduK1rya Bindu
The effect source, which follows the K1ra9a BinduK1ra9a BinduK1ra9a BinduK1ra9a Bindu
Ka=1yaKa=1yaKa=1yaKa=1ya
Astringent as one of the essential tastes (RasaRasaRasaRasa-s)
Ka7ukaKa7ukaKa7ukaKa7uka
Pungent as one of the essential tastes (RasaRasaRasaRasa-s)
KaulaKaulaKaulaKaula
The essence common to both )iva)iva)iva)iva and )akti)akti)akti)akti
Kaula DharmaKaula DharmaKaula DharmaKaula Dharma and Kaulika DharmaKaulika DharmaKaulika DharmaKaulika Dharma are synonyms. In the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s KulaKulaKulaKula means )akti)akti)akti)akti, AkulaAkulaAkulaAkula
means )iva)iva)iva)iva and the union between KulaKulaKulaKula and AkulaAkulaAkulaAkula is called KaulaKaulaKaulaKaula. The path of Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1 is also
named KulaKulaKulaKula, as Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2's names are Kulayogin2Kulayogin2Kulayogin2Kulayogin2 and Kaulin2Kaulin2Kaulin2Kaulin2. Traditionally there are eight kinds of
women attending on KaulaKaulaKaulaKaula worship.
Kaulam1rgaKaulam1rgaKaulam1rgaKaulam1rga
The KaulaKaulaKaulaKaula path
KaulikaKaulikaKaulikaKaulika
vide KaulaKaulaKaulaKaula
Kaulin2Kaulin2Kaulin2Kaulin2
The essential (basic) One
One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental quality of TamasTamasTamasTamas.
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra, KaulaKaulaKaulaKaula
Kaumud2Kaumud2Kaumud2Kaumud2
Lit. 'moonlight'
The day of full-moon in the month of K1rtikaK1rtikaK1rtikaK1rtika when the festival in honour of K1rttikeyaK1rttikeyaK1rttikeyaK1rttikeya is held
Kaumud2Kaumud2Kaumud2Kaumud2 is also personified as goddess, the wife of CandraCandraCandraCandra.
Kaumud2c1raKaumud2c1raKaumud2c1raKaumud2c1ra
The day of full-moon in the month of !0vina!0vina!0vina!0vina
KavitvaKavitvaKavitvaKavitva
The literary ability
vide also P198ityaP198ityaP198ityaP198itya
K1vyaK1vyaK1vyaK1vya
Poem; charming
K1yaK1yaK1yaK1ya
Body
K1y1gniK1y1gniK1y1gniK1y1gni
The fire of the body as digestive fire
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K1yar3paK1yar3paK1yar3paK1yar3pa
Form of the body
Performing Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama on K1yar3paK1yar3paK1yar3paK1yar3pa and suspending the reception of the light in the eyes will
enable the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 to become invisible.
K1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya Sampad
Bodily perfection
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga the marks of bodily perfection are four viz. R3paR3paR3paR3pa, L1va9yaL1va9yaL1va9yaL1va9ya, Bala Bala Bala Bala and
Vajsa%hananatv1niVajsa%hananatv1niVajsa%hananatv1niVajsa%hananatv1ni (vide Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra-s III.46).
K1ya SthairyaK1ya SthairyaK1ya SthairyaK1ya Sthairya
Steadiness of the body
K1yikaK1yikaK1yikaK1yika
Kind of worship "by body" of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
vide also Y1gaY1gaY1gaY1ga
Ke0avaKe0avaKe0avaKe0ava
Lit. 'having long or handsome hair'
A name of K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a
Ke0avaKe0avaKe0avaKe0ava assumes various forms in different YugaYugaYugaYuga-s.
KetuKetuKetuKetu
The descending node in astronomy and astrology, one of the NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s
KevalaKevalaKevalaKevala
Lit. 'entirely, wholly'
The state of highest possible knowledge
Kevala KumbhakaKevala KumbhakaKevala KumbhakaKevala Kumbhaka
Spontaneous KumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhaka as a result of full awakening of Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2
vide also Sahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita Kumbhaka
Keval2Keval2Keval2Keval2
Lit. 'causing absorption'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1mPr191y1mPr191y1mPr191y1maaaa
Kha8ga SiddhiKha8ga SiddhiKha8ga SiddhiKha8ga Siddhi
The power of breaking through
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
KhajurahoKhajurahoKhajurahoKhajuraho
Lit. 'agitated chest'
The famous Tantric temples
Kha98aKha98aKha98aKha98a
Lit. 'part, chapter, group, section of a work'
Division
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Khecar2Khecar2Khecar2Khecar2
The flying One
Khecari Mudr1Khecari Mudr1Khecari Mudr1Khecari Mudr1
The Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 of flying as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
Khy1tiKhy1tiKhy1tiKhy1ti
Awareness
vide also Vivekakhy1tiVivekakhy1tiVivekakhy1tiVivekakhy1ti
K2rtanaK2rtanaK2rtanaK2rtana
One of the A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga as the devotional act of singing songs for the Divine
K2rtiK2rtiK2rtiK2rti
Fame
Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a
Affliction, suffering
In YogaYogaYogaYoga the five afflictions binding down the human being are AvidyAvidyAvidyAvidy1111, Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1, R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga, Dve=aDve=aDve=aDve=a,
Abhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0a. From Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1, Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1 will appear, from Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1, R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga, from R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga, Dve=aDve=aDve=aDve=a, from
Dve=aDve=aDve=aDve=a, Abhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0a. Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s can be eliminated mainly by living into an !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama and coming back
to society after a while.
vide also Du5khaDu5khaDu5khaDu5kha
Kl2%Kl2%Kl2%Kl2%
K1maK1maK1maK1ma B2ja B2ja B2ja B2ja
A B2jaB2jaB2jaB2ja for K1madeva K1madeva K1madeva K1madeva and K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a.
Kon1rakKon1rakKon1rakKon1rak
Lit. 'corner of the time-wheel'
The famous Tantric temple in Orissa (India)
Ko0aKo0aKo0aKo0a
Lit. 'sheath; body'
Sphere of consciousness
There are five Ko0aKo0aKo0aKo0a-s viz. AnnamayaAnnamayaAnnamayaAnnamaya, Pr19amayaPr19amayaPr19amayaPr19amaya, ManomayaManomayaManomayaManomaya, Vij61namayaVij61namayaVij61namayaVij61namaya and
!nandamaya!nandamaya!nandamaya!nandamaya as an integral part of the three )ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra-s.
vide also Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3
KramaKramaKramaKrama
Lit. 'proceeding, going towards; progressing step by step; method'
Sequence, order
KratuKratuKratuKratu
Name of a $=i$=i$=i$=i; capacity; will
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i
Kriy1 )aktiKriy1 )aktiKriy1 )aktiKriy1 )akti
The energy of action
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Kriy1 YogaKriy1 YogaKriy1 YogaKriy1 Yoga
The practical YogaYogaYogaYoga
K4karaK4karaK4karaK4kara
The V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu producing the function of hunger
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarvavighaniv1ri92Sarvavighaniv1ri92Sarvavighaniv1ri92Sarvavighaniv1ri92
KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha
Anger as one of the seven VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana-s
KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha, known also as Dve=aDve=aDve=aDve=a is the passion associated with Ma9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra Cakra.
vide also Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni, A^ku0aA^ku0aA^ku0aA^ku0a
K4p1K4p1K4p1K4p1
Mercy
K4p1 Ka71k=aK4p1 Ka71k=aK4p1 Ka71k=aK4p1 Ka71k=a
A side look (glance) full of grace as Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2's kind of look
K4p1s1garaK4p1s1garaK4p1s1garaK4p1s1gara
Lit. 'the one who is an ocean of mercy'
A name of K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a
K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a
Lit. 'dark-blue; the one who attracts'
An incarnation (Avat1raAvat1raAvat1raAvat1ra) of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u
K4=9a KarmaK4=9a KarmaK4=9a KarmaK4=9a Karma
The bad (dark) KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma as one of the three accumulated KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s
K4ta YugaK4ta YugaK4ta YugaK4ta Yuga
vide Satya YugaSatya YugaSatya YugaSatya Yuga, YugaYugaYugaYuga
K4tiK4tiK4tiK4ti
The quality of being active
vide also Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1
K=am1K=am1K=am1K=am1
Forgiveness as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
vide also Ak=am1Ak=am1Ak=am1Ak=am1
K=1rakaK=1rakaK=1rakaK=1raka
The J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of bile secreting
vide also Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92
K=atriyaK=atriyaK=atriyaK=atriya
One of the four Var9aVar9aVar9aVar9a-s in the Vedic tradition consisting of military and administrative people
K=etraK=etraK=etraK=etra
Field
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K=iptaK=iptaK=iptaK=ipta
Uncontrolled state as one of the five Cittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3mi-s
K=2ra V4k=aK=2ra V4k=aK=2ra V4k=aK=2ra V4k=a
Fig-tree
K=obhakaK=obhakaK=obhakaK=obhaka
The J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of churning of the food
vide also Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2
K=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198a
Lit. 'little universe'
The human body as Microcosm
About the human body as a Microcosm the work Vi0vas1ra TantraVi0vas1ra TantraVi0vas1ra TantraVi0vas1ra Tantra says: "What is here is
elsewhere, what is not here is nowhere". As such there is a fundamental parallel concept between
Microcosm (K=udra Brahm198a K=udra Brahm198a K=udra Brahm198a K=udra Brahm198a or Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a) and Macrocosm (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a).
vide also )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti, Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a, Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a
KuberaKuberaKuberaKubera
The god of wealth known also as KuveraKuveraKuveraKuvera
vide also Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa
Kuh3Kuh3Kuh3Kuh3
The new moon personified
Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182
The N182N182N182N182 connected to the right side of forehead
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92
KujaKujaKujaKuja
The planet Mars, one of the NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s
Kukku71sanaKukku71sanaKukku71sanaKukku71sana
The cock !sana!sana!sana!sana
KulaKulaKulaKula
vide KaulaKaulaKaulaKaula
Kulaku98aKulaku98aKulaku98aKulaku98a
The place where Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 sleeps in M3lM3lM3lM3l1dh1ra Cakra1dh1ra Cakra1dh1ra Cakra1dh1ra Cakra
Kul1m4taKul1m4taKul1m4taKul1m4ta
The nectar flowing from Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra
Kulasundar2Kulasundar2Kulasundar2Kulasundar2
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
Kum1r2 P3j1Kum1r2 P3j1Kum1r2 P3j1Kum1r2 P3j1
Worship of virgin in the Tantric tradition
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Men do the worship. A girl in her eighth year is called Gaur2.Gaur2.Gaur2.Gaur2.
KumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhaka
Controlled retention of breath as one of the three states of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
As a rite KumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhaka is the inner Agnihotra.Agnihotra.Agnihotra.Agnihotra.
Ku98aKu98aKu98aKu98a
Lit. 'pit, round hole in the ground where fire is burnt; coiled; circular'
The place in the human body where the sexual glands are situated; a special hole used in the
ceremonial rite of sacrificing to the fire (AgniAgniAgniAgni)
Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2
Lit. 'that which is coiled'
The evolutionary energy as power/ force resting at the base of the spinal column where is described
as being coiled three and a half times around Svayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^ga
When Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 is raised up through the Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182 the higher levels of consciousness are
experienced while the CakraCakraCakraCakra-s are activated until Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 reaches Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra that is the
end of its journey. Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 is the aspect of K1ra9a BinduK1ra9a BinduK1ra9a BinduK1ra9a Bindu in the human body.
vide also Kevala KumbhakaKevala KumbhakaKevala KumbhakaKevala Kumbhaka, Ku98aKu98aKu98aKu98a
Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti
The Serpent Power; the transformative energy of creation
It has three forms namely Adha50aktiAdha50aktiAdha50aktiAdha50akti, Madhya0aktiMadhya0aktiMadhya0aktiMadhya0akti and #rdhva0akti#rdhva0akti#rdhva0akti#rdhva0akti. When Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti has passed through all the seven CakraCakraCakraCakra-s the consciousness of the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 becomes uninterrupted
between the lowest and the highest centres.
Ku98alin2 YogaKu98alin2 YogaKu98alin2 YogaKu98alin2 Yoga
The YogaYogaYogaYoga of Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 known also as Laya YogaLaya YogaLaya YogaLaya Yoga
K3rmaK3rmaK3rmaK3rma
Lit. 'tortoise'
The V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu producing the function of closing and opening of eyelids
K3rmaK3rmaK3rmaK3rma is also one of Vi=9Vi=9Vi=9Vi=9uuuu's incarnations, the representation of the axis mundi, the centre of
stability around which everything evolves.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92
K3rm1sanaK3rm1sanaK3rm1sanaK3rm1sana
The tortoise !sana!sana!sana!sana
Kuruk=etraKuruk=etraKuruk=etraKuruk=etra
Lit. 'field of the Kuru-s'
The battlefield described in the Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1 as symbol of the inner battlefield within the
human body
Kurukull1Kurukull1Kurukull1Kurukull1
A name of India and its people personified as goddess
Her Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1 is called Trikha9d1Trikha9d1Trikha9d1Trikha9d1
vide also V1r1h2V1r1h2V1r1h2V1r1h2
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Ku0aKu0aKu0aKu0a
Grass scientifically known as Poa Cynosuroides used in certain sacred ceremonies and for
meditation in YogaYogaYogaYoga
KusumaKusumaKusumaKusuma
Flower; menstrual discharge
vide also Ana^gakusuk1Ana^gakusuk1Ana^gakusuk1Ana^gakusuk1
Kusume=uKusume=uKusume=uKusume=u
Lit. 'arrow of flower'
One of the names of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva as one whose love arrows are flowers
vide also KusumaKusumaKusumaKusuma
Ku7icakaKu7icakaKu7icakaKu7icaka
Lit. 'happy in the hut'
One of the preliminary stages of Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa lifestyle when the Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin starts to live in an
!0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama
Ku72rKu72rKu72rKu72r
Cottage, hut as a retreat for a Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin
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Laghim1Laghim1Laghim1Laghim1
Lit. 'lightness'
One of the eight yogic powers the one allowing somebody to become very light; lightness as a
result of practicing Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi A=7asiddhi
LaghuLaghuLaghuLaghu
Short
Lajj1Lajj1Lajj1Lajj1
Modesty; shame; bashfulness
L1kin2L1kin2L1kin2L1kin2
The )akti )akti )akti )akti residing in the Ma9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra Cakra
Lak=a9aLak=a9aLak=a9aLak=a9a
Lit. 'expressing indirectly, indicating; symbol, sign'
Characteristic, attribute, mark; a kind of )1stra)1stra)1stra)1stra; expression of a condition
Lak=a9a Pari91maLak=a9a Pari91maLak=a9a Pari91maLak=a9a Pari91ma
Transformation of quality of the mind (CittaCittaCittaCitta) accompanying the Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma-s as a result of
Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama
Lak=a9a SiddhiLak=a9a SiddhiLak=a9a SiddhiLak=a9a Siddhi
The power to have a correct interpretation of nature’s warnings of past, present and future events
This ability makes possible to have accurate predictions.
vide also )akuna Tantra)akuna Tantra)akuna Tantra)akuna Tantra, SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
Lak=ma9aLak=ma9aLak=ma9aLak=ma9a
The brother of R1maR1maR1maR1ma renowned for his devotion to R1maR1maR1maR1ma; a famous Tantric temple at Khajuraho
(India)
Lak=m2Lak=m2Lak=m2Lak=m2
Goddess of prosperity, spouse of Lord Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u known also as Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1, Ram1 Ram1 Ram1 Ram1
Lak=m2 B2jaLak=m2 B2jaLak=m2 B2jaLak=m2 B2ja
vide )r2%)r2%)r2%)r2%
Lak=yaLak=yaLak=yaLak=ya
Aim, goal
Lalan1 CakraLalan1 CakraLalan1 CakraLalan1 Cakra
A minor CakraCakraCakraCakra located to the back wall of the pharynx serving to store the Am4taAm4taAm4taAm4ta falling from
BinduBinduBinduBindu prior to the release to Vi0uddha CakraVi0uddha CakraVi0uddha CakraVi0uddha Cakra
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Lit. 'she who plays; she who is charming, lovely, desired'
A special name of Dev2,Dev2,Dev2,Dev2, the great Goddess, the great )akti)akti)akti)akti
Her play is world-play. The word Lalit1 Lalit1 Lalit1 Lalit1 has the meanings of eight human qualities namely
brilliancy, manifestation, tenderness, depth, concentration, energy, grace and compassion. She is the
deity of )r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1, the supreme Kame0var2Kame0var2Kame0var2Kame0var2 at the centre of )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra. According to Padma Padma Padma Padma Pur19aPur19aPur19aPur19a, Lalit1 Lalit1 Lalit1 Lalit1 is the deity worshipped at Pray1ga. Pray1ga. Pray1ga. Pray1ga. The Goddess Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1 has many names, the most
famous group being Lalit1 Lalit1 Lalit1 Lalit1 Sahasran1ma StotraSahasran1ma StotraSahasran1ma StotraSahasran1ma Stotra.
vide also !yudha Devat1 !yudha Devat1 !yudha Devat1 !yudha Devat1
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The most relevant reference book in the )akti)akti)akti)akti tradition
Lat1Lat1Lat1Lat1
Creeper; slender body; woman partner
Lat1 S1dhanaLat1 S1dhanaLat1 S1dhanaLat1 S1dhana
A Tantric practice of a female with a male
Esoterically is the expression of Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2 encircling the Svayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^ga like a creeper
(Lat1Lat1Lat1Lat1) in M3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra Cakra.
Laulik2Laulik2Laulik2Laulik2
vide NetiNetiNetiNeti
Lava9aLava9aLava9aLava9a
Salt, one of the essential tastes (RasaRasaRasaRasa-s)
L1va9yaL1va9yaL1va9yaL1va9ya
Beauty as one of the four K1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya Sampad-s
LayaLayaLayaLaya
Lit. 'absorption, dissolution'
The process in which a product dissolves or is absorbed into that from which has originated.
vide also Niv4ttiNiv4ttiNiv4ttiNiv4tti
LayakramaLayakramaLayakramaLayakrama
Lit. 'going towards absorption'
The process of absorption as opposed to S4=7ikramaS4=7ikramaS4=7ikramaS4=7ikrama
Practically any act of YogaYogaYogaYoga is a LayakramaLayakramaLayakramaLayakrama act. In the )r2 Yantr)r2 Yantr)r2 Yantr)r2 Yantra a a a the action of absorption have
the direction from TrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohana to Bindu. Bindu. Bindu. Bindu. Practically any act of Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga is a Layakrama Layakrama Layakrama Layakrama act.
Laya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi Yoga
Kind of YogaYogaYogaYoga by practicing with Yoni Mudr1Yoni Mudr1Yoni Mudr1Yoni Mudr1
Laya Siddhi Yoga Sam1dhiLaya Siddhi Yoga Sam1dhiLaya Siddhi Yoga Sam1dhiLaya Siddhi Yoga Sam1dhi
The Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi as a result of Laya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi Yoga practice
Laya YogaLaya YogaLaya YogaLaya Yoga
The Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga of dissolution known also as Ku98alin2 YogaKu98alin2 YogaKu98alin2 YogaKu98alin2 Yoga, a combination of KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma and J61na J61na J61na J61na YogaYogaYogaYoga-s
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The final absorption into Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 means becoming one with the J61na )aktiJ61na )aktiJ61na )aktiJ61na )akti.
L2l1L2l1L2l1L2l1
Divine play producing the universe
vide also Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1
Li^gaLi^gaLi^gaLi^ga
Lit. 'emblem; sign; form in disguise'
A mark of identification; the transmigrating soul
Li^gam1traLi^gam1traLi^gam1traLi^gam1tra
Lit. 'with mark'
One of the four Gu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparva-s in which !nanda Sam1dhi!nanda Sam1dhi!nanda Sam1dhi!nanda Sam1dhi is experienced
Li^ga Mudr1Li^ga Mudr1Li^ga Mudr1Li^ga Mudr1
The gesture of the Li^gaLi^gaLi^gaLi^ga form generating heat in the body
Li^ga )Li^ga )Li^ga )Li^ga )ar2raar2raar2raar2ra
The subtle body, same as S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra
LobhaLobhaLobhaLobha
Greed, the passion associated with M3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra Cakra
vide also Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni
LokaLokaLokaLoka
Lit. 'plane; world; region'
Degree of space access and level of awareness
Traditionally there are fourteen LokaLokaLokaLoka-s, seven above (and including) the Bh3rloka Bh3rloka Bh3rloka Bh3rloka and seven
below. The above earth worlds are Bh3rlokaBh3rlokaBh3rlokaBh3rloka, Bhuvarloka Bhuvarloka Bhuvarloka Bhuvarloka, Svarloka Svarloka Svarloka Svarloka, Maharloka Maharloka Maharloka Maharloka, Janarloka Janarloka Janarloka Janarloka, Taparloka Taparloka Taparloka Taparloka and Satyaloka Satyaloka Satyaloka Satyaloka (or BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka). The below regions are AtalalokaAtalalokaAtalalokaAtalaloka, Vitalaloka Vitalaloka Vitalaloka Vitalaloka, SutalalokaSutalalokaSutalalokaSutalaloka, Ras1talaloka Ras1talaloka Ras1talaloka Ras1talaloka, Tal1talaloka Tal1talaloka Tal1talaloka Tal1talaloka, Mah1ta Mah1ta Mah1ta Mah1talaloka laloka laloka laloka and P1t1laloka P1t1laloka P1t1laloka P1t1laloka. There is a
correspondence between LokaLokaLokaLoka-s and CakraCakraCakraCakra-s as expressing various levels of awareness
(consciousness).
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MadaMadaMadaMada
Pride, arrogance, the passion associated with Vi0uddha CakraVi0uddha CakraVi0uddha CakraVi0uddha Cakra
vide also Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni
Madan1Madan1Madan1Madan1
Lit. 'love, passion; the season of spring; intoxication'
One of the names of K1madeva K1madeva K1madeva K1madeva as one who intoxicates with love
vide also Ana^gamadan1 Ana^gamadan1 Ana^gamadan1 Ana^gamadan1
Madan1tur1Madan1tur1Madan1tur1Madan1tur1
Lit. 'love-sick'
vide Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1
MadhuMadhuMadhuMadhu
Lit. 'sweet, delightful; honey'
The season of spring; a name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Madhubh3mMadhubh3mMadhubh3mMadhubh3mikaikaikaika
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 who can experience his SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s in the world of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti
MadhuraMadhuraMadhuraMadhura
Sweet, one of the essential tastes (RasaRasaRasaRasa-s)
M1dhuryaM1dhuryaM1dhuryaM1dhurya
Loveliness, sweetness; deep affection; one of the Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga, also one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
Madhu Vidy1Madhu Vidy1Madhu Vidy1Madhu Vidy1
The knowledge of the honey
A Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) having the central point the sun and its
manifestations as Madhu Madhu Madhu Madhu (honey) of all the gods and their manifestations. The universe is
compared to the honeycomb similar to the honeycomb of the human body.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
MadhyaMadhyaMadhyaMadhya
Middle
Madhyak37aMadhyak37aMadhyak37aMadhyak37a
vide K1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37a
Madhyam1Madhyam1Madhyam1Madhyam1
The audible (whispering) stage of )abda)abda)abda)abda
Madhya MargaMadhya MargaMadhya MargaMadhya Marga
vide Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1
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Madhya0aktiMadhya0aktiMadhya0aktiMadhya0akti
The middle one of the Ku98akin2 )aktiKu98akin2 )aktiKu98akin2 )aktiKu98akin2 )akti-s
Madhya T2vrasa%vegaMadhya T2vrasa%vegaMadhya T2vrasa%vegaMadhya T2vrasa%vega
Medium intensity of eagerness as one of the three T2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vega-s
MadyaMadyaMadyaMadya
vide Pa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1ra
M1ghaM1ghaM1ghaM1gha
The month corresponding to parts of Jan./ Feb.
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
Mah1 BandhaMah1 BandhaMah1 BandhaMah1 Bandha
The great BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha as one of the also Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
A kind of BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha in which the three major BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha-s are performed concurrently.
vide also BandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatraya
Mah1bh1rataMah1bh1rataMah1bh1rataMah1bh1rata
The great Indian epic attributed to the sage Vy1saVy1saVy1saVy1sa
It describes the conflict between the forces of light (the P19duP19duP19duP19du-s) and the forces of evil (the
Dh4tar1=traDh4tar1=traDh4tar1=traDh4tar1=tra-s).
Mah1bh3taMah1bh3taMah1bh3taMah1bh3ta
vide Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
Mah1binduMah1binduMah1binduMah1bindu
vide Par1binduPar1binduPar1binduPar1bindu
Mah1devaMah1devaMah1devaMah1deva
Lit. 'the great god'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Mah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2ra
The great causal body associated with the state of Tur2ya Tur2ya Tur2ya Tur2ya and )uddhatattva)uddhatattva)uddhatattva)uddhatattva-s
vide also Tur2y1t2taTur2y1t2taTur2y1t2taTur2y1t2ta
Mah1k10aMah1k10aMah1k10aMah1k10a
The third of the Vyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6caka-s described as the great space
Mah1 M1y1Mah1 M1y1Mah1 M1y1Mah1 M1y1
Lit. 'great illusion'
The objective universe
Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1
The great Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the most important Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
Mah1navam2Mah1navam2Mah1navam2Mah1navam2
The ninth day of the bright half of !0vina !0vina !0vina !0vina and CaitraCaitraCaitraCaitra
Mah1pralayaMah1pralayaMah1pralayaMah1pralaya
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The great dissolution
MahMahMahMah1111purupurupurupuru====aaaa
The Great Being; a name of )iva)iva)iva)iva, as holder of consciousness
Maharloka
The region above the polar star
A Loka Loka Loka Loka inhabited by Bh4gu Bh4gu Bh4gu Bh4gu and other saints, also known as the middle region.
Mah1 $=iMah1 $=iMah1 $=iMah1 $=i
Great seer of the Vedic tradition
vide Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
Mah10aktiMah10aktiMah10aktiMah10akti
Supreme )akti)akti)akti)akti
A synonym for Parama0aktiParama0aktiParama0aktiParama0akti. In that supreme sphere crossing all worlds her residence is called
Mah1 Kail1saMah1 Kail1saMah1 Kail1saMah1 Kail1sa or Apar1jitaApar1jitaApar1jitaApar1jita. There she is one with Parama0ivaParama0ivaParama0ivaParama0iva. Her body is of pure SattvaSattvaSattvaSattva.
MahatMahatMahatMahat
The highest intelligence; the cosmic principle of BuddhiBuddhiBuddhiBuddhi
On the human plane MahatMahatMahatMahat takes the form of the Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra-s.
vide also Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2, Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra
Mah1talalokaMah1talalokaMah1talalokaMah1talaloka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
Mah1tattvaMah1tattvaMah1tattvaMah1tattva
The centre of individuality in any Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1 (state) of a person, experienced as Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra or
Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1. Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama on Mah1tattvaMah1tattvaMah1tattvaMah1tattva leads to Nirmana CittaNirmana CittaNirmana CittaNirmana Citta experience.
M1h1tmyaM1h1tmyaM1h1tmyaM1h1tmya
Greatness
MahMahMahMah1tripur1sundar21tripur1sundar21tripur1sundar21tripur1sundar2
The Great Beautiful Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
vide also Sarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya Cakra
Mah1vajre0var2Mah1vajre0var2Mah1vajre0var2Mah1vajre0var2
One of the Nitya )aktiNitya )aktiNitya )aktiNitya )akti-s
Mah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kya
The four great sayings of the Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s: TattvamasiTattvamasiTattvamasiTattvamasi, Aha%brahm1smiAha%brahm1smiAha%brahm1smiAha%brahm1smi, Praj61nam Brahm1Praj61nam Brahm1Praj61nam Brahm1Praj61nam Brahm1
and !yam1tma Brahm1!yam1tma Brahm1!yam1tma Brahm1!yam1tma Brahm1
They summarise the whole philosophical concept of the Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s. The experience of these four
sayings is possible only after attaining Dharmamegha Sam1dhi Dharmamegha Sam1dhi Dharmamegha Sam1dhi Dharmamegha Sam1dhi through yogic techniques, i.e. full
spiritual liberation.
Mah1 VedhaMah1 VedhaMah1 VedhaMah1 Vedha
The awakening BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
The awakening refers to Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti
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Mah1videh1Mah1videh1Mah1videh1Mah1videh1
Lit. 'great bodiless'
The awareness of Cid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10a as a way to destroy/ remove !vara9a!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a
Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1
Lit. 'great wisdom'
The third kind of initiation in the Tantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhana; the ten Tantric )akti)akti)akti)akti-s
As Tantric )akti)akti)akti)akti-s they are K1l2K1l2K1l2K1l2, T1r1T1r1T1r1T1r1, +o8a02+o8a02+o8a02+o8a02, Bhuvane0var2Bhuvane0var2Bhuvane0var2Bhuvane0var2, Cinnamast1Cinnamast1Cinnamast1Cinnamast1, Tripur1 Bhairav2Tripur1 Bhairav2Tripur1 Bhairav2Tripur1 Bhairav2, Dh3m1v1t2Dh3m1v1t2Dh3m1v1t2Dh3m1v1t2, Bagal1 MukhiBagal1 MukhiBagal1 MukhiBagal1 Mukhi, M1ta^g2M1ta^g2M1ta^g2M1ta^g2, Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1Kamal1 representing the gradual transformation of the
primordial principle of creation that is Goddess K1l2K1l2K1l2K1l2.
Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s have specific YantraYantraYantraYantra-s to depict the polarity of their divine nature either positive or
negative. In TantraTantraTantraTantra the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s are degrees of experiences towards unity.
Mah1y1gaMah1y1gaMah1y1gaMah1y1ga
Great Worship
The paramount worship of Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 or of the sixty-four Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2-s as is performed by )ivayog2)ivayog2)ivayog2)ivayog2-s only.
vide also Y1gaY1gaY1gaY1ga
Mah1yaj6aMah1yaj6aMah1yaj6aMah1yaj6a
Great sacrifice (offering)
vide also $tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija, Yaj6aYaj6aYaj6aYaj6a
Mah1 YugaMah1 YugaMah1 YugaMah1 Yuga
The great YugaYugaYugaYuga
vide YugaYugaYugaYuga
Mahim1Mahim1Mahim1Mahim1
Lit. 'greatness'
One of the eight yogic powers of becoming as big as the universe
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhi
MaithunaMaithunaMaithunaMaithuna
Lit. 'coupling, union'
Sexual union between a Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2 and a YogiYogiYogiYogi, representing )akti)akti)akti)akti (energy) and )iva)iva)iva)iva (consciousness)
MaithunaMaithunaMaithunaMaithuna has three R3paR3paR3paR3pa-s (forms) namely Sth3laSth3laSth3laSth3la, S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma and K1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9a. The Sth3la MaithunaSth3la MaithunaSth3la MaithunaSth3la Maithuna
(gross union) is the sexual union, the S3k=ma MaithunaS3k=ma MaithunaS3k=ma MaithunaS3k=ma Maithuna is the union of Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a-s (energies), and
the K1ra9a MaithunaK1ra9a MaithunaK1ra9a MaithunaK1ra9a Maithuna is the union of Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti with )iva)iva)iva)iva as a culmination experience in
TantraTantraTantraTantra. But K1ra9a MaithunaK1ra9a MaithunaK1ra9a MaithunaK1ra9a Maithuna transcends the ordinary experience being the esoteric kind of
MaithunaMaithunaMaithunaMaithuna. The three R3paR3paR3paR3pa-s of MaithunaMaithunaMaithunaMaithuna are expressions of the experience of duality matter-
spirit.
vide also Pa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1ra, Mithuna M3rtiMithuna M3rtiMithuna M3rtiMithuna M3rti, SamarasaSamarasaSamarasaSamarasa
Maitr1varu9aMaitr1varu9aMaitr1varu9aMaitr1varu9a
Lit. 'the one belonging to MitraMitraMitraMitra and Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest, the first assistant of a Hot4Hot4Hot4Hot4 priest
Maitrey2 Vidy1Maitrey2 Vidy1Maitrey2 Vidy1Maitrey2 Vidy1
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The knowledge of Maitrey2Maitrey2Maitrey2Maitrey2
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s, in which R=i Y1j6avalkyaR=i Y1j6avalkyaR=i Y1j6avalkyaR=i Y1j6avalkya, on retiring from his
household life, instructs Maitrey2Maitrey2Maitrey2Maitrey2, one of his two wives into the knowledge of !tma!tma!tma!tma in order to
obtain immortality.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
MaMaMaMaitr2itr2itr2itr2
The sentiment of friendship
Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2 is also one of the Citta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1dana-s as an attitude towards happy people.
vide also Maitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1di
Maitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1di
The group of sentiments of Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2, Karu91Karu91Karu91Karu91 and Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1 leading to a particular state of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi
Majj1Majj1Majj1Majj1
Marrow
vide Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu
MakaraMakaraMakaraMakara
Crocodile regarded as an emblem of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva
MakaraketanaMakaraketanaMakaraketanaMakaraketana
Lit. 'one having the MakaraMakaraMakaraMakara for an emblem'
One of the names of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva
Makar1sanaMakar1sanaMakar1sanaMakar1sana
The dolphin !sana!sana!sana!sana
M1l1M1l1M1l1M1l1
Lit. 'wreath, garland; crown; rosary, necklace'
A string of beads of TulsiTulsiTulsiTulsi, Rudr Rudr Rudr Rudr1k=a1k=a1k=a1k=a, crystal, etc., used mainly for Japa Japa Japa Japa practice
Esoterically it represents the impurity of the mind.
vide also Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2
M1l1 MantraM1l1 MantraM1l1 MantraM1l1 Mantra
A MantraMantraMantraMantra having more than twenty syllables, a sacred text in the form of a wreath
M1lin2M1lin2M1lin2M1lin2
Female florist
M1lin2 TantraM1lin2 TantraM1lin2 TantraM1lin2 Tantra
A kind of TantraTantraTantraTantra
M1%saM1%saM1%saM1%sa
Flesh; meat
vide Pa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1ra, Dh1tu Dh1tu Dh1tu Dh1tu
MananaMananaMananaManana
Lit. 'reflection, thinking, meditation'
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A method of reflection in order to differentiate between what is real and what is unreal and achieve
VivekaVivekaVivekaViveka on any particular experience
ManasManasManasManas
The mind as organ of perception or supporting organ
The mind is the organ through which the human being will have a finite experience of the infinite
consciousness (CitCitCitCit or SamvitSamvitSamvitSamvit) through CittaCittaCittaCitta as reflection of Cit.Cit.Cit.Cit.
vide also !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a
M1nasaM1nasaM1nasaM1nasa
Kind of worship "by mind" of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
vide also Y1gaY1gaY1gaY1ga
M1nasap3j1M1nasap3j1M1nasap3j1M1nasap3j1
Lit. 'mental worship'
A ritual practice of mental worship such as using a MantraMantraMantraMantra for example
vide also P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1
ManaskaManaskaManaskaManaska
The knowledge of BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman through the mental plane
vide also AmanaskaAmanaskaAmanaskaAmanaska
Manas )aktiManas )aktiManas )aktiManas )akti
The awareness of time (K1laK1laK1laK1la) as one of the )akti)akti)akti)akti-s flowing through I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182 thus enabling the
J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya-s to function
Manas )aktiManas )aktiManas )aktiManas )akti is the mental kind of energy (vide )akti)akti)akti)akti).
vide also )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
ManastattvaManastattvaManastattvaManastattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of ManasManasManasManas
M1navaughaM1navaughaM1navaughaM1navaugha
Lit. 'the human teacher'
Three aspects of )iva)iva)iva)iva as part of Navan1thaNavan1thaNavan1thaNavan1tha-s represented in the human body by two nostrils
(Ghr19aGhr19aGhr19aGhr19a) and the anus (P1yuP1yuP1yuP1yu)
Ma98alaMa98alaMa98alaMa98ala
Lit. 'circular; group, multitude'
Kind of Yantra Yantra Yantra Yantra representation of a Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 either in bi-dimensional or tri-dimensional form
There is a fundamental concept that the human body is a Ma98alaMa98alaMa98alaMa98ala, thus subject to all forms of
YantraYantraYantraYantra worship.
Ma98alap27haMa98alap27haMa98alap27haMa98alap27ha
A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 in the Ma98alaMa98alaMa98alaMa98ala or YantraYantraYantraYantra forms
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha
Ma98apaMa98apaMa98apaMa98apa
Hall; temple
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Ma98uk1sanaMa98uk1sanaMa98uk1sanaMa98uk1sana
The frog !sana!sana!sana!sana
MMMM198uk2 Mudr1198uk2 Mudr1198uk2 Mudr1198uk2 Mudr1
The frog Mudr1 Mudr1 Mudr1 Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
Ma^galaMa^galaMa^galaMa^gala
Lit. 'happiness'
Anything auspicious; an aspect related to the )iva)iva)iva)iva concept; a name for planet Mars
Ma9iMa9iMa9iMa9i
Gem, jewel, pearl
Ma9ip3ra Cakra Ma9ip3ra Cakra Ma9ip3ra Cakra Ma9ip3ra Cakra (known also as N1bhipadmaN1bhipadmaN1bhipadmaN1bhipadma)
Lit. 'city of jewels wheel'
The CakraCakraCakraCakra located in the subtle body on the vertebral column behind the navel
This CakraCakraCakraCakra is associated with the J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya of NetraNetraNetraNetra, the KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya of P1daP1daP1daP1da, the
Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra of R3paR3paR3paR3pa, is the centre for Sam1na V1yuSam1na V1yuSam1na V1yuSam1na V1yu and the seat of Pr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0a, the level
of awareness is SvarlokaSvarlokaSvarlokaSvarloka.
vide also L1kin2L1kin2L1kin2L1kin2
ManmathaManmathaManmathaManmatha
Lit. 'stirring the mind; destroying the mind'
One of the names of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva as one who agitates the mind
ManobhavaManobhavaManobhavaManobhava
Lit. 'mind born'
One of the names of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva as one who is first born in the mind, then takes different forms
Manomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0aManomaya Ko0a
The body of mind as sphere of consciousness
It forms S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra, the subtle body. This Ko0aKo0aKo0aKo0a is the expression and experience of the mind
and has its seat in the An1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata Cakra.
Manonman2Manonman2Manonman2Manonman2
The cessation of mind functioning as a yogic experience
ManthaManthaManthaMantha
Lit. 'churning'
The activity of stirring round an offering as part of an oblation; the churning-stick or the mash-pot
MantraMantraMantraMantra
Lit. 'liberation of the mind'
A sacred formula as a subtle form of a Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1, an expression of the consciousness as sound
MantraMantraMantraMantra-s are of five kinds viz. Pi98aPi98aPi98aPi98a, Kartar2Kartar2Kartar2Kartar2, B2jaB2jaB2jaB2ja, MantraMantraMantraMantra and M1l1M1l1M1l1M1l1. A MantraMantraMantraMantra having ten to
twenty syllables is called MantraMantraMantraMantra (vide all five kinds). MantraMantraMantraMantra practice goes in spiral bringing the
mind closer and closer to the source of the sound. The most celebrated is Mantra O%Mantra O%Mantra O%Mantra O%, the sound
going towards absorption.
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Mantrap27haMantrap27haMantrap27haMantrap27ha
A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 in a MantraMantraMantraMantra form
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha
Manu=yaManu=yaManu=yaManu=ya
Human being
M1raM1raM1raM1ra
Lit. 'killing'
One of the names of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva as one who kills for love
M1raM1raM1raM1ra is personified as a demon wearing a crown with a shinning jewel that it blinds those looking
at it. The jewel is the fascination of vice, the demon M1raM1raM1raM1ra is in fact the personification of the
human temptation to vice hence an aspect of K1madeK1madeK1madeK1madevavavava who kills for the vicious love.
M1ra9akarmaM1ra9akarmaM1ra9akarmaM1ra9akarma
Lit. 'action of destruction of an enemy'
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s, which gives the power to kill one's enemy
This is one of the five malefic magical rites in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s.
M1rdavaM1rdavaM1rdavaM1rdava
Gentleness as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
M1rgaM1rgaM1rgaM1rga
Lit. 'search, seeking'
Path; the spiritual path
vide also Devay1naDevay1naDevay1naDevay1na
M1rga02r=aM1rga02r=aM1rga02r=aM1rga02r=a
The month corresponding to parts of Nov./ Dec. known also as SahasSahasSahasSahas or Agrah1ya9aAgrah1ya9aAgrah1ya9aAgrah1ya9a
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
Mar2ciMar2ciMar2ciMar2ci
Name of a $=i$=i$=i$=i
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i
MarutMarutMarutMarut
Lit. 'shinning one'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the Storm-Gods sons of RudraRudraRudraRudra and companions of IndraIndraIndraIndra symbolizing the liberated
sages i.e. the Self-realized seers
vide also $=i$=i$=i$=i, Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i
M1saM1saM1saM1sa
Month
The lunar months are CaitraCaitraCaitraCaitra, Vai01khaVai01khaVai01khaVai01kha, Jye=7haJye=7haJye=7haJye=7ha, !=18ha!=18ha!=18ha!=18ha, )r1va9a)r1va9a)r1va9a)r1va9a, Bh1drapadaBh1drapadaBh1drapadaBh1drapada, !0vina!0vina!0vina!0vina,
K1rtikaK1rtikaK1rtikaK1rtika, M1rga02r=aM1rga02r=aM1rga02r=aM1rga02r=a, Pau=aPau=aPau=aPau=a, M1ghaM1ghaM1ghaM1gha, Ph1lguna.Ph1lguna.Ph1lguna.Ph1lguna.
M1t1M1t1M1t1M1t1
Mother
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M1ta^g2M1ta^g2M1ta^g2M1ta^g2
The ninth of the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s representing the power to control and annihilate evil and exercise
virtues
M1ta^gin2 Mudr1M1ta^gin2 Mudr1M1ta^gin2 Mudr1M1ta^gin2 Mudr1
The she-elephant Mudr1 Mudr1 Mudr1 Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
Ma7haMa7haMa7haMa7ha
A place of hermitage; an !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama
MatiMatiMatiMati
The quality of determination
vide also Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1
M1tr1M1tr1M1tr1M1tr1
A unit of time for measuring the duration of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma approximated to one second or less
M1t4k1M1t4k1M1t4k1M1t4k1
Lit. 'source'
Letters from A to Ha of Devan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gari, the Sanskrit alphabet; divine mother
Its source is )abda)abda)abda)abda, the letters symbolizing functions of the same creative force. The letters are to
be regarded as MantraMantraMantraMantra-s, sounds representing the subtle forms of Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1-s. M1t4M1t4M1t4M1t4 means mother
hence M1t4k1 M1t4k1 M1t4k1 M1t4k1 emphasises a creative aspect. In symbols of the human subtle body, M1t4k1M1t4k1M1t4k1M1t4k1-s are
present on letters on the petals of CakraCakraCakraCakra-s. There are 50 letters of Devan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gari alphabet.
MatsyaMatsyaMatsyaMatsya
Fish; an Avat1raAvat1raAvat1raAvat1ra of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u as representation of the beginning of manifestation of the universe
vide also Pa6ca MakPa6ca MakPa6ca MakPa6ca Mak1ra1ra1ra1ra
Matsy1sanaMatsy1sanaMatsy1sanaMatsy1sana
The fish !sana!sana!sana!sana
Matsyendr1sanaMatsyendr1sanaMatsyendr1sanaMatsyendr1sana
The king of fish !sana!sana!sana!sana
MaunaMaunaMaunaMauna
Vow of silence as a yogic Praty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1ra technique developing the attitude of a seer (Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a)
M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1
Illusion of duality in Ved1ntaVed1ntaVed1ntaVed1nta
It has two functions namely !vara9a!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a and Vik=epaVik=epaVik=epaVik=epa and manifests in the human mind as Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1.
vide also M1y1 )aktiM1y1 )aktiM1y1 )aktiM1y1 )akti, BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman
M1y1 B2jaM1y1 B2jaM1y1 B2jaM1y1 B2ja
vide Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%
M1y1 )aktiM1y1 )aktiM1y1 )aktiM1y1 )akti
The energy of illusion, the cosmic energy
It is a manifestation of )akti)akti)akti)akti which veils in various degrees Herself as consciousness. In TantraTantraTantraTantra-s,
M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1 is real, only her manifestation becomes an illusion (mere semblance).
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M1y1tattvaM1y1tattvaM1y1tattvaM1y1tattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of M1y1 )aktiM1y1 )aktiM1y1 )aktiM1y1 )akti
May3r1sanaMay3r1sanaMay3r1sanaMay3r1sana
The peacock !sana!sana!sana!sana
MedaMedaMedaMeda
Fat
vide Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu
Me8hraMe8hraMe8hraMe8hra
Penis
Mekhal1 Mekhal1 Mekhal1 Mekhal1 (also MekhalaMekhalaMekhalaMekhala)
Lit. 'girdle, belt; ceremony of investiture'
Name of the girdle worn by the men of the first three castes of Hindu tradition
That of a BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman is made of Mu6jaMu6jaMu6jaMu6ja, that of a K=atriyaK=atriyaK=atriyaK=atriya of M3rv1M3rv1M3rv1M3rv1, that of a Vai0yaVai0yaVai0yaVai0ya of )a9a.)a9a.)a9a.)a9a.
vide also Var9aVar9aVar9aVar9a, Ana^gamekhal1 Ana^gamekhal1 Ana^gamekhal1 Ana^gamekhal1
MeruMeruMeruMeru
Mythical mountain in the Him1layaHim1layaHim1layaHim1laya-s
Here is the centre of the world-lotus, in esoteric terms the Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra
Meru Da98aMeru Da98aMeru Da98aMeru Da98a
The vertebral column symbolized by the stem of the V291V291V291V291 of Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2
M2m1%s1M2m1%s1M2m1%s1M2m1%s1
One of the +a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana-s
It has two branches namely P3rvaP3rvaP3rvaP3rva and Uttara M2m1%s1Uttara M2m1%s1Uttara M2m1%s1Uttara M2m1%s1-s
M291k=iM291k=iM291k=iM291k=i
Lit. 'the one having fish-eyes'
A form of )akti)akti)akti)akti as spouse of )iva)iva)iva)iva; kind of SomaSomaSomaSoma plant; a famous Tantric temple in Madhurai
(India); a daughter of KuberaKuberaKuberaKubera
Mi0raMi0raMi0raMi0ra
Mixed
Mi0rabinduMi0rabinduMi0rabinduMi0rabindu
The point of return of thought after activity and the union with the pure thought
One of the three Par1binduPar1binduPar1binduPar1bindu-s representing the )iva )akti M1y1)iva )akti M1y1)iva )akti M1y1)iva )akti M1y1 as well as the Icch1 )aktiIcch1 )aktiIcch1 )aktiIcch1 )akti as
manifestations.
vide BinduBinduBinduBindu, Par1binduPar1binduPar1binduPar1bindu
Mit1h1raMit1h1raMit1h1raMit1h1ra
Moderate diet
vide also An1h1raAn1h1raAn1h1raAn1h1ra, Aty1h1raAty1h1raAty1h1raAty1h1ra
Mithuna M3rtiMithuna M3rtiMithuna M3rtiMithuna M3rti
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Statue of a couple in an erotic posture
They are displayed in various temples like KhajurahoKhajurahoKhajurahoKhajuraho, KonaraKonaraKonaraKonarakkkk, M291k=iM291k=iM291k=iM291k=i, Padman1bhasv1m2Padman1bhasv1m2Padman1bhasv1m2Padman1bhasv1m2 (in Trivandrum, Kerala, India), )r2ra^gan1tha)r2ra^gan1tha)r2ra^gan1tha)r2ra^gan1tha (in )r2ra^gam)r2ra^gam)r2ra^gam)r2ra^gam).
MitraMitraMitraMitra
Lit. 'friend'
A name of Sun-god in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s; one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
Mitra SatyaMitra SatyaMitra SatyaMitra Satya
The light of truth
One of the eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-s, an aspect of Mitra.Mitra.Mitra.Mitra.
Modin2Modin2Modin2Modin2
The delighting One
One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental activity of SukhaSukhaSukhaSukha (delighted).
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
MohaMohaMohaMoha
Infatuation, attachment
Known also as R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga it is the passion associated with An1hata Cakra.An1hata Cakra.An1hata Cakra.An1hata Cakra.
vide also Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni, P10aP10aP10aP10a
MohakMohakMohakMohakaaaa
The J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni (digestive fire) causing pain and fainting
vide also Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1
MohanaMohanaMohanaMohana
Infatuating, bewildering as expression of K1maK1maK1maK1ma
Mohi92Mohi92Mohi92Mohi92
A fascinating woman; a form of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
Mok=aMok=aMok=aMok=a
Liberation, release from worldly transmigration
vide also PuruPuruPuruPuru=1rtha=1rtha=1rtha=1rtha
M4da%gaM4da%gaM4da%gaM4da%ga (also M4da^gaM4da^gaM4da^gaM4da^ga)
A two-sided drum
M4du T2vrasa%vegaM4du T2vrasa%vegaM4du T2vrasa%vegaM4du T2vrasa%vega
Low intensity of eagerness as one of the three T2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vega-s
M4t1sanaM4t1sanaM4t1sanaM4t1sana
The corpse !sana!sana!sana!sana
M4ti YogaM4ti YogaM4ti YogaM4ti Yoga
The YogaYogaYogaYoga dealing with death
M4tyu6jayaM4tyu6jayaM4tyu6jayaM4tyu6jaya
Lit. 'conqueror of death'
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A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
M38haM38haM38haM38ha
Confused state as one of the five Cittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3mi-s
In this state Tamas Gu9aTamas Gu9aTamas Gu9aTamas Gu9a predominates.
Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1
The sentiment of joy
Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1 is also one of the Citta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1dana-s as an attitude towards virtuous people.
vide also Maitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1di
Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1
Gesture of invocation
Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1-s represent the language in which the body speaks to the divinity, an expression of body
consciousness. Through Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1-s, Sthirat1Sthirat1Sthirat1Sthirat1 is obtained, their practice brings certain experiences in
the mind. There is an exoteric and esoteric symbolism of Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1-s. For the purpose of Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 the
five fingers correspond to the five Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta-s. Example of Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1-s are AbhayaAbhayaAbhayaAbhaya, VaraVaraVaraVara, Vy1khy1naVy1khy1naVy1khy1naVy1khy1na,
J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na, Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a, Ap1naAp1naAp1naAp1na, Li^gaLi^gaLi^gaLi^ga, Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a, )3nya)3nya)3nya)3nya, SurabhiSurabhiSurabhiSurabhi.
Many other Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1-s are associated with Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha techniques.
vide also !tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a, Pa6ca MaPa6ca MaPa6ca MaPa6ca Mak1rak1rak1rak1ra
Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha
A joined YogaYogaYogaYoga technique of gesture and contraction practice
Ten Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1-s are enumerated in the Ha7ha Yoga Prad2pik1Ha7ha Yoga Prad2pik1Ha7ha Yoga Prad2pik1Ha7ha Yoga Prad2pik1 namely Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1, Mah1 Mah1 Mah1 Mah1 BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha, Mah1 VedhaMah1 VedhaMah1 VedhaMah1 Vedha, Khecar2Khecar2Khecar2Khecar2, U882y1na BandhaU882y1na BandhaU882y1na BandhaU882y1na Bandha, M3la BandhaM3la BandhaM3la BandhaM3la Bandha, J1landhara BandhaJ1landhara BandhaJ1landhara BandhaJ1landhara Bandha,
Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92, VajrVajrVajrVajrol2ol2ol2ol2, )aktic1lana)aktic1lana)aktic1lana)aktic1lana. In the Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1 are enumerated twenty-five
Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1-s, that are in fact Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s namely Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1Mah1 Mudr1, Nabhomudr1Nabhomudr1Nabhomudr1Nabhomudr1, U882y1naU882y1naU882y1naU882y1na,
J1landharaJ1landharaJ1landharaJ1landhara, M3la BandhaM3la BandhaM3la BandhaM3la Bandha, Mah1 BandhaMah1 BandhaMah1 BandhaMah1 Bandha, Mah1 VedhaMah1 VedhaMah1 VedhaMah1 Vedha, Khecar2Khecar2Khecar2Khecar2, Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92, YoniYoniYoniYoni, Vajrol2Vajrol2Vajrol2Vajrol2, )aktic1lan2)aktic1lan2)aktic1lan2)aktic1lan2, TTTT181g2181g2181g2181g2, M198uk2M198uk2M198uk2M198uk2, )1mbhav2)1mbhav2)1mbhav2)1mbhav2, Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91-s, (i.e. P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91,
!mbhas2 Dh1ra91!mbhas2 Dh1ra91!mbhas2 Dh1ra91!mbhas2 Dh1ra91, !gney2 Dh1ra91!gney2 Dh1ra91!gney2 Dh1ra91!gney2 Dh1ra91, V1yav2 Dh1ra91V1yav2 Dh1ra91V1yav2 Dh1ra91V1yav2 Dh1ra91, !k102 Dh1ra91!k102 Dh1ra91!k102 Dh1ra91!k102 Dh1ra91), A0vin2A0vin2A0vin2A0vin2, P10in2P10in2P10in2P10in2, K1k2K1k2K1k2K1k2, M1ta^gin2M1ta^gin2M1ta^gin2M1ta^gin2, and Bhuja^gin2Bhuja^gin2Bhuja^gin2Bhuja^gin2.
Mudr1p27haMudr1p27haMudr1p27haMudr1p27ha
A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 in the Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 form
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha
Muh3rtaMuh3rtaMuh3rtaMuh3rta
An astronomically determined time of auspicious beginnings
MuktaMuktaMuktaMukta
A person of liberated soul
vide also J2vanmuktaJ2vanmuktaJ2vanmuktaJ2vanmukta
Mukt1sanaMukt1sanaMukt1sanaMukt1sana
The freedom !sana!sana!sana!sana
Muktatrive92Muktatrive92Muktatrive92Muktatrive92
A name for M3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra Cakra as a place of lower intersection of the three main N1N1N1N182828282-s and giver
of liberation (MuktiMuktiMuktiMukti)
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Final liberation
vide also J2vanmuktiJ2vanmuktiJ2vanmuktiJ2vanmukti
M3laM3laM3laM3la
Root, origin
M3la BandhaM3la BandhaM3la BandhaM3la Bandha
Lit. 'root lock'
The root BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
vide also BandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatraya
M3la B2jaM3la B2jaM3la B2jaM3la B2ja
vide Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%
M3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra Cakra
Lit. 'root's support CakrCakrCakrCakraaaa'
The CakraCakraCakraCakra located between the scrotum and the anus
This CakraCakraCakraCakra is associated with the J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya of Ghr19aGhr19aGhr19aGhr19a, the KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya of P1yuP1yuP1yuP1yu, the
Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra of GandhaGandhaGandhaGandha, is the centre for Ap1na V1yuAp1na V1yuAp1na V1yuAp1na V1yu and the seat of Annamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0a, the level
of awareness is Bh3rlokaBh3rlokaBh3rlokaBh3rloka.
vide also Muktatrive92Muktatrive92Muktatrive92Muktatrive92, *1kin2*1kin2*1kin2*1kin2, Dh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^ga
M3la MantraM3la MantraM3la MantraM3la Mantra
vide Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%
M3laprak4tiM3laprak4tiM3laprak4tiM3laprak4ti
The primary cause of matter as transcendental basis of physical nature; the original root (out of
which matter evolved) based in M3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra Cakra in the human body
vide also V1kV1kV1kV1k, )abda)abda)abda)abda
M3la )odhanaM3la )odhanaM3la )odhanaM3la )odhana
Yogic technique of purification of the rectum with water in order to allow Ap1na V1yaAp1na V1yaAp1na V1yaAp1na V1ya to flow
freely; one of the four DhautiDhautiDhautiDhauti-s
M3la Triko9aM3la Triko9aM3la Triko9aM3la Triko9a
Primary triangle of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra as seat (!sana!sana!sana!sana) of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
It represents the threefold process of S4=7iS4=7iS4=7iS4=7i (creation), SthitiSthitiSthitiSthiti (preservation) and Sa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1ra
(dissolution).
M3la Triko9a CakraM3la Triko9a CakraM3la Triko9a CakraM3la Triko9a Cakra
vide Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
Mumuk=uMumuk=uMumuk=uMumuk=u
One aspiring to Mok=aMok=aMok=aMok=a
MuniMuniMuniMuni
Lit. 'one who knows'
A saint; one having spiritual knowledge
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Mu6ja Mu6ja Mu6ja Mu6ja (also Mau6jaMau6jaMau6jaMau6ja)
The specie of grass Saccharum Sara
vide also Mekhal1Mekhal1Mekhal1Mekhal1
M3rch1M3rch1M3rch1M3rch1
Lit. 'causing fainting (i.e. loosing the mental consciousness)'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
M3rtiM3rtiM3rtiM3rti
Image; symbol; figure; form of Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1
M3rv1M3rv1M3rv1M3rv1
The specie of hemp Sanseviera Roxburghiana
(also MaMaMaMaurvaurvaurvaurva, M3rvik1M3rvik1M3rvik1M3rvik1)
vide also Mekhal1Mekhal1Mekhal1Mekhal1
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N1bhiN1bhiN1bhiN1bhi
Navel
N1bhipadmaN1bhipadmaN1bhipadmaN1bhipadma
vide Ma9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra Cakra
Nabhomudr1Nabhomudr1Nabhomudr1Nabhomudr1
The navel Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
N1ciket1gni Vidy1N1ciket1gni Vidy1N1ciket1gni Vidy1N1ciket1gni Vidy1
The knowledge of the fire of N1ciketasN1ciketasN1ciketasN1ciketas
A Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) which deals with the heavenly fire and its
correspondence in the human body, the heart (H4dH4dH4dH4d).
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1, CidagniCidagniCidagniCidagni
N1ciketa N1ciketa N1ciketa N1ciketa (also N1ciketasN1ciketasN1ciketasN1ciketas)
The young Brahmin in the Ka7ha Upani=adKa7ha Upani=adKa7ha Upani=adKa7ha Upani=ad who received teachings from Lord YamaYamaYamaYama.
N1daN1daN1daN1da
Sound
It represents the first impulse towards creation, the dual aspect of )iva)iva)iva)iva----)akti )akti )akti )akti as sound or word.
From N1da N1da N1da N1da emerged B2ja.B2ja.B2ja.B2ja.
vide also BinduBinduBinduBindu
N1da Dh1ra9aN1da Dh1ra9aN1da Dh1ra9aN1da Dh1ra9a
Dh1ra9a Dh1ra9a Dh1ra9a Dh1ra9a on sound as a specific practice of concentration in order to obtain Divya )rotraDivya )rotraDivya )rotraDivya )rotra
vide also Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2
N1da YogaN1da YogaN1da YogaN1da Yoga
Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga of the sound as yogic concept based on sound consciousness
N1da YogaN1da YogaN1da YogaN1da Yoga
Kind of YogaYogaYogaYoga practice using gross or subtle sounds leading in a specific way to the state of
Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi
N182N182N182N182
Lit. 'tube, pipe'
Channel of energy in the subtle body (S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra)
Traditionally there are 72,000 N182N182N182N182-s in the human body as symbolized by V291V291V291V291's strings of
Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2Tripurasundar2. The fourteen main N182N182N182N182-s in the human body are Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1, I81I81I81I81, Pi^gal1Pi^gal1Pi^gal1Pi^gal1,
Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2, )a^khin2)a^khin2)a^khin2)a^khin2, P3=1P3=1P3=1P3=1, G1ndh1r2G1ndh1r2G1ndh1r2G1ndh1r2, Payasvin2Payasvin2Payasvin2Payasvin2, Yo0ovat2Yo0ovat2Yo0ovat2Yo0ovat2, Hastijihv1Hastijihv1Hastijihv1Hastijihv1, V1ru92V1ru92V1ru92V1ru92, Vi0vodar1Vi0vodar1Vi0vodar1Vi0vodar1,
Kuh3Kuh3Kuh3Kuh3, Ala%bus1Ala%bus1Ala%bus1Ala%bus1. The most important N182N182N182N182-s are Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1, I81I81I81I81 and Pi^gal1Pi^gal1Pi^gal1Pi^gal1, out of which
Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1 is central to the experience of spiritual awakening.
N1gaN1gaN1gaN1ga
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Lit. 'snake, serpent'
A naked ascetic; the V1yu V1yu V1yu V1yu producing the function of hiccup
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CaSarv1rthas1dhaka CaSarv1rthas1dhaka CaSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakrakrakrakra, Sarvadu5khavimoci92 Sarvadu5khavimoci92 Sarvadu5khavimoci92 Sarvadu5khavimoci92
N1gan1yakaN1gan1yakaN1gan1yakaN1gan1yaka
vide AnantaAnantaAnantaAnanta
Nak=atraNak=atraNak=atraNak=atra
Lit. 'star; constellation'
Any heavenly body; a lunar mansion
Traditionally there are twenty-seven constellations in number, each one related to a specific tree
(Nak=atra V4k=1Nak=atra V4k=1Nak=atra V4k=1Nak=atra V4k=1) or animal.
Nak=atra VNak=atra VNak=atra VNak=atra V4k=a4k=a4k=a4k=a
vide Nak=atraNak=atraNak=atraNak=atra
N1maN1maN1maN1ma
Name
Nama5Nama5Nama5Nama5
Reverence, veneration as a MantraMantraMantraMantra of invocation of a Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1
N1m1kar=i92N1m1kar=i92N1m1kar=i92N1m1kar=i92
The attractive power of N1maN1maN1maN1ma
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
N1mar3paN1mar3paN1mar3paN1mar3pa
Name and form
M3laprak4tiM3laprak4tiM3laprak4tiM3laprak4ti is the source of all the manifestations of N1mar3paN1mar3paN1mar3paN1mar3pa world as products of V1kV1kV1kV1k or
)abda)abda)abda)abda.
vide also N1mar3pa Vidy1N1mar3pa Vidy1N1mar3pa Vidy1N1mar3pa Vidy1
N1mar3pa Vidy1N1mar3pa Vidy1N1mar3pa Vidy1N1mar3pa Vidy1
A S3k=ma S3k=ma S3k=ma S3k=ma (subtle) kind of worship as knowledge of name and form
For the purpose of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2's worship the Lalit1 Sahasran1ma StotraLalit1 Sahasran1ma StotraLalit1 Sahasran1ma StotraLalit1 Sahasran1ma Stotra is the most relevant.
vide also V1kV1kV1kV1k, )abda)abda)abda)abda, M3laprakM3laprakM3laprakM3laprak4ti4ti4ti4ti
Namask1raNamask1raNamask1raNamask1ra
Salutation, homage
N1radaN1radaN1radaN1rada
A sage devotee of Lord K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a
vide Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
N1rasi%ha N1rasi%ha N1rasi%ha N1rasi%ha (also Narasi%haNarasi%haNarasi%haNarasi%ha)
A man-lion as Avat1raAvat1raAvat1raAvat1ra of Lord Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u, a representation of transition between animal and human
N1r1ya9aN1r1ya9aN1r1ya9aN1r1ya9a
Lit. 'the human path'
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Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 as beginning of humanity; the first human; a name of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u
N1r2N1r2N1r2N1r2
Woman, wife
N10ik1gra D4=7iN10ik1gra D4=7iN10ik1gra D4=7iN10ik1gra D4=7i
Seeing the tip of the nose as kind of Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91 yogic practice
N1stikaN1stikaN1stikaN1stika
Non-believer in VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
All the literature not based on the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s is considered to be of N1stikaN1stikaN1stikaN1stika kind
vide also !stika!stika!stika!stika
Natar1jaNatar1jaNatar1jaNatar1ja
Lit. 'king of dance'
An aspect of )iva)iva)iva)iva as Lord of Dance
)iva)iva)iva)iva dances upon the demon Apasm1raApasm1raApasm1raApasm1ra who represents the ego which makes people forget their
true nature.
vide also RudraRudraRudraRudra
N1thaN1thaN1thaN1tha
Lit. 'help, protection'
Lord; a name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
vide also NNNNavan1thaavan1thaavan1thaavan1tha
N1tim1nit1N1tim1nit1N1tim1nit1N1tim1nit1
Absence of pride as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
NauliNauliNauliNauli
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s
Nava CakraNava CakraNava CakraNava Cakra
Lit. 'nine wheels'
A name for the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra
In the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra the nine CakraCakraCakraCakra-s also represent S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i (Creation), Sthiti Sthiti Sthiti Sthiti (Preservation) and
SaSaSaSa%h1ra %h1ra %h1ra %h1ra (Dissolution), each Cakra Cakra Cakra Cakra being a mathematical arrangement of three by two, therefore
the Trailokyamohana Trailokyamohana Trailokyamohana Trailokyamohana represents the S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i and the Bindu Bindu Bindu Bindu represents the Sa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1ra
Sa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1ra.
NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha
The nine planets
The NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s are: S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya, Candra Candra Candra Candra, Kuja Kuja Kuja Kuja, Bu Bu Bu Budhadhadhadha, Guru Guru Guru Guru, )ukra )ukra )ukra )ukra, )ani )ani )ani )ani, R1hu R1hu R1hu R1hu and Ketu. Ketu. Ketu. Ketu.
vide also GrahaGrahaGrahaGraha
Navam2Navam2Navam2Navam2
The ninth day of the bright half of the moon in every month
vide also Mah1navam2Mah1navam2Mah1navam2Mah1navam2
Navamu98iNavamu98iNavamu98iNavamu98i
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Lit. 'nine skulls'
A Tantric practice to overcome fear (BhayaBhayaBhayaBhaya)
Navan1thaNavan1thaNavan1thaNavan1tha
The nine Lords
They are all aspects of )iva )iva )iva )iva as three DivyaughaDivyaughaDivyaughaDivyaugha-s (Prak101nanda, Vimar01nanda and
!nand1nanda), three SiddhaughaSiddhaughaSiddhaughaSiddhaugha-s ()r2 J61n1nanda, )r2 Saty1nanda and )r2 P3r91nanda), three M1navaughaM1navaughaM1navaughaM1navaugha-s (Svabh1va, PratibhaPratibhaPratibhaPratibha and Subhaga). The nine Lords helped
)akti )akti )akti )akti to reveal the Tantra0Tantra0Tantra0Tantra01stra 1stra 1stra 1stra on earth in the Satya Yuga Satya Yuga Satya Yuga Satya Yuga as teachers, therefore they are the
nine Tantric teachers.
NavaratnaNavaratnaNavaratnaNavaratna
The nine precious gems
They are Padmar1ga (ruby), Mukt1 (pearl), Prav1la (coral), Vaidurya (lapis lazuli), Pu=par1ga
(topaz), Vajra (diamond), N2la (sapphire), Marakata (emerald), Gomeda (cow's fat stone).
Navar1traNavar1traNavar1traNavar1tra
A period of nine days
Navayon2 CakraNavayon2 CakraNavayon2 CakraNavayon2 Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel of nine YoniYoniYoniYoni-s'
vide )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra
N1yik1N1yik1N1yik1N1yik1
A female partner in the Tantric ritual
Ne=74Ne=74Ne=74Ne=74
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the AdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryu priest
NetiNetiNetiNeti
Lit. 'not this'
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s known also as Laulik2Laulik2Laulik2Laulik2
Neti NetiNeti NetiNeti NetiNeti Neti is also a famous expression in the Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s signifying that the human being is not part
of the ever changing nature (M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1) seen now, nor part of this kind of creation (S4=7iS4=7iS4=7iS4=7i).
NetraNetraNetraNetra
Organ of sight, the eye
vide also J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya
NetratattvaNetratattvaNetratattvaNetratattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of NetraNetraNetraNetra
Nidhi SiddhiNidhi SiddhiNidhi SiddhiNidhi Siddhi
The power of determination
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
Nidr1Nidr1Nidr1Nidr1
Dreamless sleep as one of the five Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s
vide also Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1
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Nidr1 J61naNidr1 J61naNidr1 J61naNidr1 J61na
The state of conscious sleeping
NigamaNigamaNigamaNigama
Scripture
NigamaNigamaNigamaNigama-s are considered to be the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s or any work as auxiliary or explaining the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s or a
doctrine or instruction as words of gods or holy persons (MuniMuniMuniMuni-s). In the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s NigamaNigamaNigamaNigama-s are
sacred works in which Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 is GuruGuruGuruGuru and )iva)iva)iva)iva is )i=ya)i=ya)i=ya)i=ya.
Nigarbha Sahita Pr191y1maNigarbha Sahita Pr191y1maNigarbha Sahita Pr191y1maNigarbha Sahita Pr191y1ma
vide Sahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita Kumbhaka
NigrahahomaNigrahahomaNigrahahomaNigrahahoma
HomaHomaHomaHoma with the purpose of restraining an enemy
vide +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma for the magical rites in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s.
N2laka97haN2laka97haN2laka97haN2laka97ha
Lit. 'one having blue throat'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva as the one who has taken poison in order to save the world
Nilapatak1Nilapatak1Nilapatak1Nilapatak1
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s also known as N2lapat1kin2N2lapat1kin2N2lapat1kin2N2lapat1kin2
N2lapat1kin2N2lapat1kin2N2lapat1kin2N2lapat1kin2
vide N2lapatak1N2lapatak1N2lapatak1N2lapatak1
Nir1k1raNir1k1raNir1k1raNir1k1ra
Without form, ‘non-manifested’ as a name for Nirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a Brahman
vide also !k1ra!k1ra!k1ra!k1ra
Nira6jan1Nira6jan1Nira6jan1Nira6jan1
Stainless; a name for Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi; a name for Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182
Nirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhi
Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi without seed (B2jaB2jaB2jaB2ja) beyond PratyayaPratyayaPratyayaPratyaya and devoid of awareness
A stage of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the !tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a is able to reach the Ali^gaAli^gaAli^gaAli^ga, the stillness as state of
non-differentiation of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s. Nirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhi is the union with the Divine and the
final goal for liberation. Beyond that is a different reality subject to Dharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhi.
vide also Sab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhi
Nirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9a
Without quality or attribute
As an aspect of BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman, Nirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9a is beyond any description.
vide also Sagu9aSagu9aSagu9aSagu9a
Nirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a BrahmanNirgu9a Brahman
The Universal Spirit without qualities
vide also BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman, ParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahman, AvyaktaAvyaktaAvyaktaAvyakta, @0vara@0vara@0vara@0vara, Nir1k1ra Nir1k1ra Nir1k1ra Nir1k1ra
Nirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sana
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The contemplation experience after the $tambhar1 Prajn1$tambhar1 Prajn1$tambhar1 Prajn1$tambhar1 Prajn1 state
vide also Sabu9op1sanaSabu9op1sanaSabu9op1sanaSabu9op1sana
Nirliptat1Nirliptat1Nirliptat1Nirliptat1
Lit. 'out of being attached'
Detachment as a result of practicing Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi as the experience of the cosmic self (Param1tm1Param1tm1Param1tm1Param1tm1)
Nirmana CittaNirmana CittaNirmana CittaNirmana Citta
The divine mind simultaneously experienced through Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama on Mah1tattvaMah1tattvaMah1tattvaMah1tattva of artificially
created minds of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 in order to get consciousness of past KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s and enjoy their fruits
By the enjoyment of the fruits of past KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 becomes free of various Karm10ayaKarm10ayaKarm10ayaKarm10aya-s.
The created minds are under the control of Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2's natural mind that directs them in various planes
of consciousness, so the whole experience is entirely conscious. The created minds are to be seen as
expressing various kinds of personalities when the experience is downloaded to the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2's natural
mind that becomes gradually free of Sa%skaraSa%skaraSa%skaraSa%skara-s.
vide also Nirmanak1ya CittaNirmanak1ya CittaNirmanak1ya CittaNirmanak1ya Citta
NiNiNiNirmanak1ya Cittarmanak1ya Cittarmanak1ya Cittarmanak1ya Citta
The causal individual mind experience as source of particular V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1-s, an expression of Nirmana Nirmana Nirmana Nirmana CittaCittaCittaCitta (divine mind)
NirodhaNirodhaNirodhaNirodha
Lit. 'restrain; cessation; dissolution'
Restriction to be observed on the YogaYogaYogaYoga path; a synonym for Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma or for KumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhaka
As cessation NirodhaNirodhaNirodhaNirodha refers to Cittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodha as definition of YogaYogaYogaYoga.
Nirodha Pari91maNirodha Pari91maNirodha Pari91maNirodha Pari91ma
Transformation of perception of the mind as one of the three Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma-s
vide also Avasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91ma
Nirodha YogaNirodha YogaNirodha YogaNirodha Yoga
The YogaYogaYogaYoga of cessation of any kind of Cittav4tCittav4tCittav4tCittav4ttitititi-s
NiruddhaNiruddhaNiruddhaNiruddha
Restrained state as one of the five Cittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3mi-s
The restrained state refers to the eleven IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya-s therefore NiruddhaNiruddhaNiruddhaNiruddha state is a kind of Praty1h1ra.Praty1h1ra.Praty1h1ra.Praty1h1ra.
Nirupakrama KarmaNirupakrama KarmaNirupakrama KarmaNirupakrama Karma
The dormant KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma that is not producing any fruits in the present
vide also Apar1ntaj61naApar1ntaj61naApar1ntaj61naApar1ntaj61na, Sa^cita KarmaSa^cita KarmaSa^cita KarmaSa^cita Karma
Nirv19aNirv19aNirv19aNirv19a
Emancipation; bliss; self-realization
Nirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhi
Lit. ' Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi without Vic1raVic1raVic1raVic1ra'
State of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the consciousness is experienced as reflection of the form beyond the
state of Vic1raVic1raVic1raVic1ra
With the accomplishment of Nirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhi the Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a becomes !tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a and is already
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inside the experience of spiritual salvation. This state of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi is also known as Nirvic1r1 Nirvic1r1 Nirvic1r1 Nirvic1r1 Asampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhi.
vide also $tambhar1 Prajn1$tambhar1 Prajn1$tambhar1 Prajn1$tambhar1 Prajn1
Nirvikalpa Sam1dhiNirvikalpa Sam1dhiNirvikalpa Sam1dhiNirvikalpa Sam1dhi
Lit. ' Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi without VikalpaVikalpaVikalpaVikalpa'
State of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which there is no separation between J61t1J61t1J61t1J61t1 (one who knows) and J6eyaJ6eyaJ6eyaJ6eya
(object of knowledge) as full expression of union with Sagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a Brahman
This experience in YogaYogaYogaYoga is similar to the experience of consciousness at Sahasr1ra CSahasr1ra CSahasr1ra CSahasr1ra Cakra akra akra akra level in
Tantra.Tantra.Tantra.Tantra.
Nirvitark1 Sam1dhiNirvitark1 Sam1dhiNirvitark1 Sam1dhiNirvitark1 Sam1dhi
Lit. ' Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi without VitarkaVitarkaVitarkaVitarka'
State of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the mind is devoid of awareness and the knowledge of the form comes
from within and beyond the state of VitarkaVitarkaVitarkaVitarka
This state of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi is also known as NirNirNirNirvitarka Asampraj61ta Sam1dhivitarka Asampraj61ta Sam1dhivitarka Asampraj61ta Sam1dhivitarka Asampraj61ta Sam1dhi.
Ni01caraNi01caraNi01caraNi01cara
Lit. 'one who acts during the night'
A demon using the dark of night for wrong doings
Ni=kalaNi=kalaNi=kalaNi=kala
Without parts
The kind of form (Ni=kalar3pa) of BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman that can only be attained through J61na.J61na.J61na.J61na.
Ni=k1maNi=k1maNi=k1maNi=k1ma
Without desire
Ni=Ni=Ni=Ni=k1ma Karmak1ma Karmak1ma Karmak1ma Karma
Action without desire as an attitude of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 who is free to accumulating Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra-s, i.e. there is
no sense of doing of actions (KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s)
Ni=k1ma S1dhakaNi=k1ma S1dhakaNi=k1ma S1dhakaNi=k1ma S1dhaka
Kind of YogaYogaYogaYoga practitioner known also as Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin walking the path of liberation and being
aware of all the four Puru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rtha-s
Ni=patti Avasth1Ni=patti Avasth1Ni=patti Avasth1Ni=patti Avasth1
The final stage of the four Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1-s when the consciousness of the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 has reached the
unity in Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra
Ni=7h1Ni=7h1Ni=7h1Ni=7h1
The quality of firmness in service
vide also Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1
NityaNityaNityaNitya
Eternal, perpetual
Nity1Nity1Nity1Nity1
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
Nity1klinn1Nity1klinn1Nity1klinn1Nity1klinn1
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One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti
The eternal expressed by the moon
The sixteen Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s are K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2, Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2Bhagam1lin2, Nity1klinn1Nity1klinn1Nity1klinn1Nity1klinn1, Bheru981Bheru981Bheru981Bheru981, Vahniv1sin2Vahniv1sin2Vahniv1sin2Vahniv1sin2, Mah1vajre0var2Mah1vajre0var2Mah1vajre0var2Mah1vajre0var2, D3t2D3t2D3t2D3t2, Tvarit1Tvarit1Tvarit1Tvarit1, Kulasundar2Kulasundar2Kulasundar2Kulasundar2, NiNiNiNity1ty1ty1ty1, Nilapatak1Nilapatak1Nilapatak1Nilapatak1, Vijay1Vijay1Vijay1Vijay1, Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1,
Jv1l1m1lin2Jv1l1m1lin2Jv1l1m1lin2Jv1l1m1lin2, Citr1Citr1Citr1Citr1, !dy1!dy1!dy1!dy1. They preside over the sixteen days/ nights between new-moon and full-
moon. Each one has a specific YantraYantraYantraYantra, the full description is in the work known as Tantrar1ja Tantrar1ja Tantrar1ja Tantrar1ja TantraTantraTantraTantra.
vide also Candrakal1Candrakal1Candrakal1Candrakal1
Niv4ttiNiv4ttiNiv4ttiNiv4tti
The dissolution (return) process as a mind experience
vide also Prav4ttiPrav4ttiPrav4ttiPrav4tti
NiyamaNiyamaNiyamaNiyama
Lit. 'restraining'
One of the eight A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of the A=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga of Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali
It contains five inner disciplines to be observed namely )auca)auca)auca)auca, Santo=aSanto=aSanto=aSanto=a, TapasTapasTapasTapas, Sv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1ya,
@0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na@0varapra9idh1na, all as expressions of a balanced state of mind.
NiyatiNiyatiNiyatiNiyati
Not joined
Niyati Ka6cukaNiyati Ka6cukaNiyati Ka6cukaNiyati Ka6cuka
Form of )akti)akti)akti)akti limiting the perception of the unity of cause and effect as being one with the
primordial )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti; the Ka6cukaKa6cukaKa6cukaKa6cuka separating cause and effect
vide also TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva, NiyatitattvaNiyatitattvaNiyatitattvaNiyatitattva
NiyatitattvaNiyatitattvaNiyatitattvaNiyatitattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of Niyati Ka6cukaNiyati Ka6cukaNiyati Ka6cukaNiyati Ka6cuka
Ny1saNy1saNy1saNy1sa
Lit. 'placing, applying'
Awareness of a particular Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 as assigned or installed in specific parts of the body; psycho-
physical posture; renunciation
The six principal Ny1saNy1saNy1saNy1sa practices refer to Ga9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=a, GrahaGrahaGrahaGraha, Nak=atraNak=atraNak=atraNak=atra, Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2, R10iR10iR10iR10i and P27ha.P27ha.P27ha.P27ha.
vide also A^ga Ny1saA^ga Ny1saA^ga Ny1saA^ga Ny1sa
Ny1yaNy1yaNy1yaNy1ya
One of the +ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana-s
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O8821na P27haO8821na P27haO8821na P27haO8821na P27ha
vide U882y1na P27haU882y1na P27haU882y1na P27haU882y1na P27ha
OjasOjasOjasOjas
Lit. 'vigour, bodily strength, energy'
Vitality
O%O%O%O%
The most celebrated of all MantraMantraMantraMantra-s known also as Pra9avaPra9avaPra9avaPra9ava or O%k1raO%k1raO%k1raO%k1ra
As attributes it is circular in form, eternal, pervading all. Various actions such as recitation, reading
rites, penance, sacrifices, YogaYogaYogaYoga techniques, KirtanKirtanKirtanKirtan, in short every spiritual act should be preceded
by O%O%O%O%. In its detailed form O% O% O% O% consists of five parts AAAA, UUUU, MMMM, N1daN1daN1daN1da and BinduBinduBinduBindu corresponding to
the five gods Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1, Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u, RudraRudraRudraRudra, @0vara@0vara@0vara@0vara and Sad10ivaSad10ivaSad10ivaSad10iva. There are different kinds of
pronunciation of the sacred syllable namely Kulluk1Kulluk1Kulluk1Kulluk1, SetuSetuSetuSetu, Mah1setuMah1setuMah1setuMah1setu. For its use in the Vedic
perspective, there are four SvaraSvaraSvaraSvara-s (tones) of Pra9avaPra9avaPra9avaPra9ava, i.e. Ud1ttaUd1ttaUd1ttaUd1tta (for Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a-s), Anud1ttaAnud1ttaAnud1ttaAnud1tta
(for K=atriyaK=atriyaK=atriyaK=atriya-s), PracitaPracitaPracitaPracita (for Vai0yaVai0yaVai0yaVai0ya-s) and Auk1raAuk1raAuk1raAuk1ra (for )3dra)3dra)3dra)3dra-s). The chanting of O% MantraO% MantraO% MantraO% Mantra is
in fact the chanting of the name of God. In many books O%O%O%O% is described as having three parts AAAA, UUUU,
MMMM for the threefold designation of BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman as Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1, Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u and RudraRudraRudraRudra. There is a rich
literature to describe Pra9ava AUMPra9ava AUMPra9ava AUMPra9ava AUM as indicating three VedaVedaVedaVeda-s, three V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti-s, three LokaLokaLokaLoka-s, three
GranthiGranthiGranthiGranthi-s, etc.
vide also Udg2ta Vidy1Udg2ta Vidy1Udg2ta Vidy1Udg2ta Vidy1, Udg2taUdg2taUdg2taUdg2ta
O%k1raO%k1raO%k1raO%k1ra
vide O%O%O%O% O% Nama5 )iv1yaO% Nama5 )iv1yaO% Nama5 )iv1yaO% Nama5 )iv1ya
vide Pa6c1k=ar2Pa6c1k=ar2Pa6c1k=ar2Pa6c1k=ar2
O=adhiO=adhiO=adhiO=adhi (also Au=adhiAu=adhiAu=adhiAu=adhi)
Lit. 'light receptacle'
Herb, any medicinal herb; creature
There are fifty relevant herbs, one for each of the fifty letters of Sanskrit alphabet (Devan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gariDevan1gari).
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PacPacPacPacakaakaakaaka
The J17har1gni J17har1gni J17har1gni J17har1gni of digestion of food
vide also Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1
P1daP1daP1daP1da
Foot; chapter
vide also KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya
P1da Sev1naP1da Sev1naP1da Sev1naP1da Sev1na
One of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga as the devotional act of service to the feet of the Lord
P1datattvaP1datattvaP1datattvaP1datattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of P1daP1daP1daP1da
PadmaPadmaPadmaPadma
Lotus
vide also CakraCakraCakraCakra
Padm1sanaPadm1sanaPadm1sanaPadm1sana
The lotus !sana!sana!sana!sana
Padmin2Padmin2Padmin2Padmin2
The first of the four classes into which females are divided, the other three are said to be )a^khin2)a^khin2)a^khin2)a^khin2, Citri92Citri92Citri92Citri92 and Hastin2Hastin2Hastin2Hastin2
P1duk1 SiddhiP1duk1 SiddhiP1duk1 SiddhiP1duk1 Siddhi
The power to impress somebody
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
Pa6cabh3taPa6cabh3taPa6cabh3taPa6cabh3ta
vide Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
Pa6cada01k=ar2Pa6cada01k=ar2Pa6cada01k=ar2Pa6cada01k=ar2
vide Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02
Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02
The fifteen-syllables MantraMantraMantraMantra, the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 Herself in Her S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma form
It is to be learned from a qualified GuruGuruGuruGuru. Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02 is known also as Pa6cada0ak=ar2Pa6cada0ak=ar2Pa6cada0ak=ar2Pa6cada0ak=ar2, )r2 )r2 )r2 )r2 Vidy1 MantraVidy1 MantraVidy1 MantraVidy1 Mantra, Vidy1r1jaVidy1r1jaVidy1r1jaVidy1r1ja, G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2 of the )1kta)1kta)1kta)1kta-s, etc. It contains three groups (K37aK37aK37aK37a-s) i.e.
V1gbhavak37aV1gbhavak37aV1gbhavak37aV1gbhavak37a, Madhyak37aMadhyak37aMadhyak37aMadhyak37a or K1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37aK1mar1jak37a and )aktik37a)aktik37a)aktik37a)aktik37a. The three K37aK37aK37aK37a-s are identified
with the face, the trunk and the limbs of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2. It has the body of three and a half as expressing the
Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti. The work Lalit1tLalit1tLalit1tLalit1tri0at2ri0at2ri0at2ri0at2 gives the MantraMantraMantraMantra indirectly in the three hundred names
where there are twenty names beginning with each of the syllables.
Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91
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The five Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91-s namely P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2, !mbhas2!mbhas2!mbhas2!mbhas2, !gney2!gney2!gney2!gney2, V1yav2V1yav2V1yav2V1yav2 and !k102 !k102 !k102 !k102 as Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-
s (vide)
Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni
Lit. 'the five fires'
Passions associated with the five lower CakraCakraCakraCakra-s
The Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni-s are LobhaLobhaLobhaLobha, K1ma K1ma K1ma K1ma, Krodha Krodha Krodha Krodha (or Dve=aDve=aDve=aDve=a), Moha Moha Moha Moha (Sa^ga Sa^ga Sa^ga Sa^ga or R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga) and MadaMadaMadaMada (or
SmayaSmayaSmayaSmaya). The Abhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9a of Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni-s are the Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra-s.
Pa6c1gni Vidy1Pa6c1gni Vidy1Pa6c1gni Vidy1Pa6c1gni Vidy1
The knowledge of the five fires
A Vidy1 Vidya Vidy1 Vidya Vidy1 Vidya Vidy1 Vidya (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) is fully described in the )atapatha Br1hma9a )atapatha Br1hma9a )atapatha Br1hma9a )atapatha Br1hma9a as
the knowledge told to N1ciketas N1ciketas N1ciketas N1ciketas by Yama. Yama. Yama. Yama.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1, Tejas Tejas Tejas Tejas, Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni Pa6c1gni
Pa6cako=aPa6cako=aPa6cako=aPa6cako=a
The five bodily sheaths (Ko0aKo0aKo0aKo0a-s)
Pa6cak=ar2Pa6cak=ar2Pa6cak=ar2Pa6cak=ar2
The five-syllables MantrMantrMantrMantraaaa i.e. O% Nama5 )iv1yaO% Nama5 )iv1yaO% Nama5 )iv1yaO% Nama5 )iv1ya
Pa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1ra
The five M's
A form of Up1sanaUp1sanaUp1sanaUp1sana the Pa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1raPa6ca Mak1ra-s are MadyaMadyaMadyaMadya (wine), M1%saM1%saM1%saM1%sa (meat), MatsyaMatsyaMatsyaMatsya (fish),
Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 (parched cereals) and MaithunaMaithunaMaithunaMaithuna (sexual union). The five M's are symbols of different stages
in the Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma i.e. Pr1Pr1Pr1Pr191y1ma91y1ma91y1ma91y1ma, Praty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1ra, Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91, Dhy1naDhy1naDhy1naDhy1na and Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi, behind their
ordinary meanings is the transcendence of human addictions.
Pa6camu98iPa6camu98iPa6camu98iPa6camu98i
The Tantric practice of the five skulls
Pa6ca Sahita Pr191y1maPa6ca Sahita Pr191y1maPa6ca Sahita Pr191y1maPa6ca Sahita Pr191y1ma
The five united Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma-s
Advanced Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma Pr191y1ma techniques for body regeneration.
Pa6catattvaPa6catattvaPa6catattvaPa6catattva
The five lower TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s namely P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2, Ap Ap Ap Ap, Tejas Tejas Tejas Tejas, V1yu V1yu V1yu V1yu and !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a
Pa6catattva Dh1ra91Pa6catattva Dh1ra91Pa6catattva Dh1ra91Pa6catattva Dh1ra91
Meditation on the Pa6catattvaPa6catattvaPa6catattvaPa6catattva-s
Pa98itPa98itPa98itPa98it
Scholar; pandit
P198ityaP198ityaP198ityaP198itya
Proficiency in learning and wisdom; erudition
It is of four kinds viz. VVVV1ditva1ditva1ditva1ditva, Kavitva Kavitva Kavitva Kavitva, V1gmitva V1gmitva V1gmitva V1gmitva and Vy1khy1t4tva.Vy1khy1t4tva.Vy1khy1t4tva.Vy1khy1t4tva.
P19iP19iP19iP19i
Hand (from the root P1P1P1P1 i.e. to drink)
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P19iniP19iniP19iniP19ini
The great grammarian of the 7th century BCE
P19itattvaP19itattvaP19itattvaP19itattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of P19iP19iP19iP19i
P1paP1paP1paP1pa
Vice, sin
Par1 Par1 Par1 Par1 (also ParaParaParaPara)
Lit. 'supreme'
The supreme state; the transcendental state of )abda)abda)abda)abda
The supreme state is experiencing the union with the supreme consciousness.
Par1binduPar1binduPar1binduPar1bindu
The supreme Bindu Bindu Bindu Bindu as the original Bindu Bindu Bindu Bindu
Represented by a triangle Par1binduPar1binduPar1binduPar1bindu is differentiated into )vetabindu)vetabindu)vetabindu)vetabindu, Raktabindu Raktabindu Raktabindu Raktabindu and
Mi0rabindMi0rabindMi0rabindMi0rabinduuuu called together K1makal1. K1makal1. K1makal1. K1makal1. Figuratively is described as Mah1tripurasundar2 Mah1tripurasundar2 Mah1tripurasundar2 Mah1tripurasundar2 residing
at the centre of the )ri Yantra)ri Yantra)ri Yantra)ri Yantra.
vide also Sarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya Cakra
ParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahman
Supreme BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman, unconditioned Absolute
As manifested principle ParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahman has many names such as TatTatTatTat, AsatAsatAsatAsat, AvyaktaAvyaktaAvyaktaAvyakta, Nirgu9a Nirgu9a Nirgu9a Nirgu9a BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman etc. ParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahman as Supreme Absolute is the upper reality generating two kinds of
monotheism in the Hindu tradition; one is centred upon a supreme God (Parama0ivaParama0ivaParama0ivaParama0iva) and another
upon a supreme Goddess (Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2, Lalit1 Lalit1 Lalit1 Lalit1, Ma Ma Ma Mah10akti h10akti h10akti h10akti or Parama0aktiParama0aktiParama0aktiParama0akti).
vide also Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=
Paradhy1naParadhy1naParadhy1naParadhy1na
The supreme form of meditation
Par1ha%t1Par1ha%t1Par1ha%t1Par1ha%t1
The supreme Ego i.e. the supreme consciousness
Param Param Param Param (also ParamaParamaParamaParama)
Supreme
Paramaha%saParamaha%saParamaha%saParamaha%sa
Lit. 'supreme swan'
One of the advanced stages of spiritual life of a Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin
vide also Sa%ny1saSa%ny1saSa%ny1saSa%ny1sa, Ha%saHa%saHa%saHa%sa
Param1k10aParam1k10aParam1k10aParam1k10a
The second of the Vyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6caka-s described as the supreme space
Param19uParam19uParam19uParam19u
The ultimate atom (A9uA9uA9uA9u)
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Paramapuru=a Vidy1Paramapuru=a Vidy1Paramapuru=a Vidy1Paramapuru=a Vidy1
The knowledge of the supreme Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a
A Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s in which N1ciN1ciN1ciN1ciketas ketas ketas ketas is instructed by Yama Yama Yama Yama in
knowing various stages (IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya-s, Manas Manas Manas Manas, Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi Buddhi, Avyakta Avyakta Avyakta Avyakta) leading to the knowledge of the
supreme Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Parama0aktiParama0aktiParama0aktiParama0akti
The Supreme )akti)akti)akti)akti
vide also ParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahman
Parama0ivaParama0ivaParama0ivaParama0iva
The Supreme )iva)iva)iva)iva
vide also PPPParabrahmanarabrahmanarabrahmanarabrahman
Parama0iva Parama0aktiParama0iva Parama0aktiParama0iva Parama0aktiParama0iva Parama0akti
The Supreme )iva)iva)iva)iva )akti)akti)akti)akti
It is the Supreme consciousness as Nirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9a, in which )iva )iva )iva )iva is the static aspect and )akti)akti)akti)akti the active
aspect of the same Supreme Consciousness (CitCitCitCit). The static and active aspects have to be seen only
as potentialities without any characteristics i.e. Parama0ivaParama0ivaParama0ivaParama0iva is the potentiality of consciousness and
Parama0aktiParama0aktiParama0aktiParama0akti the potentiality of manifestation.
Param1tm1Param1tm1Param1tm1Param1tm1
vide Param1tmanParam1tmanParam1tmanParam1tman
Param1tman Param1tman Param1tman Param1tman (also Param1tm1Param1tm1Param1tm1Param1tm1)
The Supreme Soul as compared to J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman, the individual Soul
Param1tman Param1tman Param1tman Param1tman and J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman are two manifestations (one external and one internal as refers to the
human being) of the same Reality (SatSatSatSat).
Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=Para%jyoti=
Supreme Light
The light beyond the five gates (vide Devasu=i Devasu=i Devasu=i Devasu=i ), the light of J2v1tman. Para%jyoti=J2v1tman. Para%jyoti=J2v1tman. Para%jyoti=J2v1tman. Para%jyoti= is also
ParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahmanParabrahman.
Par1n1daPar1n1daPar1n1daPar1n1da
The supreme sound
Par1p3j1Par1p3j1Par1p3j1Par1p3j1
Lit. 'supreme worship'
A ritual form of transcendental worship
vide also P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1
Para0ur1maPara0ur1maPara0ur1maPara0ur1ma
An Avat1ra Avat1ra Avat1ra Avat1ra of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u, a representation of the emergency of the brave man sometimes called
J1madagnya J1madagnya J1madagnya J1madagnya or Bh1rgBh1rgBh1rgBh1rgavaavaavaava (as descending from Bh4guBh4guBh4guBh4gu)
Para0ur1ma SutraPara0ur1ma SutraPara0ur1ma SutraPara0ur1ma Sutra
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ParavairagyaParavairagyaParavairagyaParavairagya
Highest VairagyaVairagyaVairagyaVairagya in which various roots of bondage are eliminated through a direct cognition of
Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a
Par1tpar1Par1tpar1Par1tpar1Par1tpar1
Supreme of the Supreme
P1r1P1r1P1r1P1r1ya9aya9aya9aya9a
Daily reading of a sacred text
Paricaya Avasth1Paricaya Avasth1Paricaya Avasth1Paricaya Avasth1
A Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1 of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 after overcoming the RudragranthiRudragranthiRudragranthiRudragranthi
Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma
Transformation as a result of performing Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama; principle of evolution; change in general
As a result of Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama the Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma-s are of three kinds viz. Sam1dhi Pari91maSam1dhi Pari91maSam1dhi Pari91maSam1dhi Pari91ma, Ek1grat1 Ek1grat1 Ek1grat1 Ek1grat1 Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma and Nirodha Pari91maNirodha Pari91maNirodha Pari91maNirodha Pari91ma. Each one is accompanied by three stages of transformations of
properties of the mind viz. Dharma Pari91maDharma Pari91maDharma Pari91maDharma Pari91ma, Lak=a9a Pari91maLak=a9a Pari91maLak=a9a Pari91maLak=a9a Pari91ma and Avasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91maAvasth1 Pari91ma.
Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma is also the change accompanying every action (KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma). As principle of evolution there
are five stages of Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma namely: from non-manifest to manifest, from mineral to vegetable,
from vegetable to animal, from animal to human, from human to superhuman.
vide also Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti
Pari0ramPari0ramPari0ramPari0ramaaaa
Physical labour as technique for body purification
vide also Karma YogaKarma YogaKarma YogaKarma Yoga
Pari0uddhiPari0uddhiPari0uddhiPari0uddhi
Purification of memory
vide also )uddhi)uddhi)uddhi)uddhi
P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2
Lit. 'stream of a mountain'
A name of )akti)akti)akti)akti
)iva)iva)iva)iva's spouse as daughter of Himavat Himavat Himavat Himavat the mountain King of Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa. She is often depicted with
folded hands (vide SvastikaSvastikaSvastikaSvastika) and her face full of devotion for her Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva.
vide also Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
Parya^kaParya^kaParya^kaParya^ka
The couch on which Brahm1 Brahm1 Brahm1 Brahm1 sits in the BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka. Every part of the couch represents a specific
manifestation related to Brahm1.Brahm1.Brahm1.Brahm1.
Parya^ka VParya^ka VParya^ka VParya^ka Vidy1idy1idy1idy1
The knowledge of the couch
A Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s in which the devotee is led in successive stages to
reach the Parya^kaParya^kaParya^kaParya^ka. The obstacles in the Brahmaloka Brahmaloka Brahmaloka Brahmaloka start with !ra !ra !ra !ra and (ya (ya (ya (ya lakes, then I=7ihan I=7ihan I=7ihan I=7ihan place and time, Viraj1 Viraj1 Viraj1 Viraj1 river, IlyaIlyaIlyaIlya tree (an A0vatthaA0vatthaA0vatthaA0vattha tree named SomasavanaSomasavanaSomasavanaSomasavana), S1lajja S1lajja S1lajja S1lajja city,
Apar1jita Apar1jita Apar1jita Apar1jita palace, Indra Indra Indra Indra and Praj1pati Praj1pati Praj1pati Praj1pati as doorkeepers, Vibhu Vibhu Vibhu Vibhu hall, Vicak=a9a Vicak=a9a Vicak=a9a Vicak=a9a throne and finally
Parya^ka Parya^ka Parya^ka Parya^ka couch.
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vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
P10aP10aP10aP10a
Lit. 'knot; bondage; noose'
The noose as representation of R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga
vide also P101^ku0aP101^ku0aP101^ku0aP101^ku0a
P101^ku0aP101^ku0aP101^ku0aP101^ku0a
Noose and goad
Corresponds to the attraction and repulsion, passion and anger, love and hate, denoting R1ga R1ga R1ga R1ga and
Dve=a. Dve=a. Dve=a. Dve=a. The P101^ku0a B2ja Mantra P101^ku0a B2ja Mantra P101^ku0a B2ja Mantra P101^ku0a B2ja Mantra is O% Hr2% Kro%O% Hr2% Kro%O% Hr2% Kro%O% Hr2% Kro%.
vide also !yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1, P10a P10a P10a P10a, A^ku0a A^ku0a A^ku0a A^ku0a
Pa0cimott1n1sanaPa0cimott1n1sanaPa0cimott1n1sanaPa0cimott1n1sana
The back-stretcher !sana!sana!sana!sana
P10in2 Mudr1P10in2 Mudr1P10in2 Mudr1P10in2 Mudr1
The noose (P10aP10aP10aP10a) Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
Pa0uPa0uPa0uPa0u
Lit. 'cattle; animal; an ignorant person'
Conditioned individual; a kind of S1dhaka S1dhaka S1dhaka S1dhaka in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s in whom the Tamas Gu9a Tamas Gu9a Tamas Gu9a Tamas Gu9a is
predominant
Pa0u Bh1vaPa0u Bh1vaPa0u Bh1vaPa0u Bh1va
One of the BBBBh1vah1vah1vah1va-s as a state of human personality based on instinct, therefore of TamasTamasTamasTamas nature
vide also S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka
Pa0un1thaPa0un1thaPa0un1thaPa0un1tha
Lit. 'lord of cattle'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Pa0upatiPa0upatiPa0upatiPa0upati
Lit. 'lord of animals; lord of the souls covered by ignorance'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Pa0y1c1raPa0y1c1raPa0y1c1raPa0y1c1ra
The first kind of initiation in the Tantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhana (vide) when a MantraMantraMantraMantra is given by a GuruGuruGuruGuru
Pa0yantiPa0yantiPa0yantiPa0yanti
The mental stage of )abda)abda)abda)abda
P1t1lalokaP1t1lalokaP1t1lalokaP1t1laloka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali
The author of the YogaYogaYogaYoga treatise Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra
He lived probably around year 200 BCE.
Pau=aPau=aPau=aPau=a
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The month corresponding to parts of Dec./ Jan.
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
Pavam1naPavam1naPavam1naPavam1na
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the self-purifier i.e. the mind
Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182
The N182N182N182N182 connected to the right ankle
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvaj4mbhi92 Sarvaj4mbhi92 Sarvaj4mbhi92 Sarvaj4mbhi92
P1yuP1yuP1yuP1yu
Anus
vide also KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya
P1yutattvaP1yutattvaP1yutattvaP1yutattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of P1yuP1yuP1yuP1yu
PhalaPhalaPhalaPhala
Effect of an experience having the source a cause (HetuHetuHetuHetu)
vide also V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1
Phala0rutiPhala0rutiPhala0rutiPhala0ruti
The panegyric of accruing benefits of a text in the StotraStotraStotraStotra literature
Ph1lgunaPh1lgunaPh1lgunaPh1lguna
The month corresponding to parts of Feb./ Mar.
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
Pi98aPi98aPi98aPi98a
Body; a monosyllable MantraMantraMantraMantra (vide)
vide also DehaDehaDehaDeha, ))))arararar2222rararara, KKKK1111yayayaya
Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a
Lit. 'the body-egg'
The human body as Microcosm, a reproduction of Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a
Known also as K=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198aK=udra Brahm198a, the A98aA98aA98aA98a (egg) is seen as the potentiality of reproducing its
own original source, the Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a. Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a is the link between the earth and the cosmic
planes, a unity of psycho-cosmic experiences. For the purpose of meditation Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a is divided
into five parts extending from soles to the top of the head, P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2 (from soles to knees), ApApApAp (from
knees to hips), TejasTejasTejasTejas (from nose to the navel), V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu (from navel to nose), !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a (from nose to the
top of the head). Therefore Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a made up of Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta-s is the representation of the cosmic man.
vide also A98api98aA98api98aA98api98aA98api98a
Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182
Known also as S3rS3rS3rS3rya N182ya N182ya N182ya N182 it is one of the major N182N182N182N182-s (in the human body) running up the right
side of Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1, the central channel
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2, S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya, A0viniA0viniA0viniA0vini
P27haP27haP27haP27ha
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Place of pilgrimage; shrine, temple; a symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 (Goddess); a
Tantric sacred place where the fifty parts of Sat2Sat2Sat2Sat2-s body fell, so becoming pilgrimage centres
Known also as P27hasth1naP27hasth1naP27hasth1naP27hasth1na-s, the P27haP27haP27haP27ha-s can be of Sth3laSth3laSth3laSth3la (gross), S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma (subtle) and K1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9a
(causal) forms and experienced as ViViViVidy1p27hady1p27hady1p27hady1p27ha-s, Ma98alap27haMa98alap27haMa98alap27haMa98alap27ha-s, Yon2p27haYon2p27haYon2p27haYon2p27ha-s, Stanap27haStanap27haStanap27haStanap27ha-s,
Dev2p27haDev2p27haDev2p27haDev2p27ha-s, Siddhap27haSiddhap27haSiddhap27haSiddhap27ha-s, etc. They may or may not have holy shrines like P27hat2rthaP27hat2rthaP27hat2rthaP27hat2rtha-s or
P27hak=etraP27hak=etraP27hak=etraP27hak=etra-s do. The P27haP27haP27haP27ha-s is where Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 resides in a form or as different parts of the body of
Sat2Sat2Sat2Sat2.
P27P27P27P27hak=etrahak=etrahak=etrahak=etra
Location of a P27haP27haP27haP27ha in a K=etraK=etraK=etraK=etra place; holy shrine
P27hasth1naP27hasth1naP27hasth1naP27hasth1na
vide P27haP27haP27haP27ha
P27hat2rthaP27hat2rthaP27hat2rthaP27hat2rtha
Location of a P27haP27haP27haP27ha in a T2rthaT2rthaT2rthaT2rtha place; holy shrine
Pit4Pit4Pit4Pit4
Ancestor
vide also DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu, !nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1
PittaPittaPittaPitta
One of the three Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a-s
In !yurveda!yurveda!yurveda!yurveda system of medicine a deficiency of bile as a cause to diseases.
Pl1vakaPl1vakaPl1vakaPl1vaka
The J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of flooding of gastric juice
vide also Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2
Pl1vin2Pl1vin2Pl1vin2Pl1vin2
Lit. 'causing floating'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma-s
Pot4Pot4Pot4Pot4
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a priest
PracetasPracetasPracetasPracetas
Lit. 'clever, wise'
vide Dak=aDak=aDak=aDak=a, Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
Pradak=i9aPradak=i9aPradak=i9aPradak=i9a
The act of turning towards persons or objects so as to place them on one's right side of the body as
form of worship
vide also !tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a
Pradh1naPradh1naPradh1naPradh1na
The universal Soul as primary germ of the material universe
In S1mkhyaS1mkhyaS1mkhyaS1mkhya philosophy Pradh1naPradh1naPradh1naPradh1na is similar to Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti.
PradyumnaPradyumnaPradyumnaPradyumna
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Lit. 'he who conquers everything'
One of the names of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva as one who overcomes any obstacle for the sake of love
Praj1patiPraj1patiPraj1patiPraj1pati
Lit. 'lord of creatures'
A god having a dominant position in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s, sometimes identified with AgniAgniAgniAgni, SomaSomaSomaSoma, Savit4Savit4Savit4Savit4 or
IndraIndraIndraIndra and the first ten created beings of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1 (vide)
vide also Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1, !nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1!nandamaya Vidy1
Praj61Praj61Praj61Praj61
Lit. 'to know, understand'
Wisdom, knowledge, consciousness personified as goddess Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2
vide also J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na
Pr1jnaPr1jnaPr1jnaPr1jna
The Soul in the K1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2ra
vide also J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman
Praj61jyotiPraj61jyotiPraj61jyotiPraj61jyoti
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 who can experience the light (JyotiJyotiJyotiJyoti) of consciousness (Praj61Praj61Praj61Praj61)
Praj61nam Brahm1Praj61nam Brahm1Praj61nam Brahm1Praj61nam Brahm1
'The ultimate truth is consciousness' a celebrated statement in the Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s
vide also Mah1vakyaMah1vakyaMah1vakyaMah1vakya
Pr1k1myaPr1k1myaPr1k1myaPr1k1mya
Lit. 'freedom of will'
One of the eight yogic powers of possessing irresistible determination
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhi
Prak10aPrak10aPrak10aPrak10a
Lit. 'shinning, bright; manifest; light'
A name for the pure Self
PrPrPrPrak10a !vara9aak10a !vara9aak10a !vara9aak10a !vara9a
Covering of the light, as a veil to knowledge of the Self
Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti
Lit. 'primary substance; nature; original form, primordial matrix'
A name of )akti)akti)akti)akti as personified energy in the creation; the Primordial Female Principle in YogaYogaYogaYoga
Triggered by PPPPari91maari91maari91maari91ma, the primary substance takes various successive forms marked by Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s.
vide also Trigu91tmik1Trigu91tmik1Trigu91tmik1Trigu91tmik1, M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1, )akti)akti)akti)akti, TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva, A=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhi
Prak4ti TattvaPrak4ti TattvaPrak4ti TattvaPrak4ti Tattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti consisting of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s giving birth to all manifestations of nature
(Prak4tPrak4tPrak4tPrak4tiiii)
Prak4ty1p3r1tPrak4ty1p3r1tPrak4ty1p3r1tPrak4ty1p3r1t
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The overflow of Park4tiPark4tiPark4tiPark4ti (nature) caused by the removal of Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1
After this experience the development of the super-consciousness occurred.
vide also J1tyantara Pari91maJ1tyantara Pari91maJ1tyantara Pari91maJ1tyantara Pari91ma
PralayaPralayaPralayaPralaya
Dissolution of the physical universe as opposed to S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i (creation)
vide also Mah1pralayaMah1pralayaMah1pralayaMah1pralaya, Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a
Pram1daPram1daPram1daPram1da
The state of carelessness as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s
Pram19aPram19aPram19aPram19a
Correct knowledge as a form of Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1 and one of the five Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s
Pram19aPram19aPram19aPram19a is of three kinds namely Pratyak=aPratyak=aPratyak=aPratyak=a, Anum1naAnum1naAnum1naAnum1na and !gama!gama!gama!gama.
vide also ViparyayaViparyayaViparyayaViparyaya
Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a
Lit. 'breath of life; spirit; vitality'
The V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu which draws the life-force into the body
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1, Devasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=i
Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra Vidy1
The knowledge of sacrificing Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a to AgniAgniAgniAgni
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) containing also two other Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s namely Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a
and PratardanaPratardanaPratardanaPratardana. This Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1 deals with the sacrifice of the speech (V1cV1cV1cV1c) to the breath and of the
breath as the five Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a-s to the internal fire by breathing or taking food as acts of oblation. This
sacrifice leads to PratardanaPratardanaPratardanaPratardana the act of piercing of the GranthiGranthiGranthiGranthi-s by Ku98ali92 )aktiKu98ali92 )aktiKu98ali92 )aktiKu98ali92 )akti.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Pra91maPra91maPra91maPra91ma
Lit. 'bowing'
The act of prostration or obeisance
vide also !tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a
Pr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0a
The body of energy as sphere of consciousness
This Ko0aKo0aKo0aKo0a is the expression and experience of the energy field and has the seat in the
Svadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1naSvadhi=7h1na and Ma9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra CakraMa9ip3ra Cakra-s
Pr19a Mudr1Pr19a Mudr1Pr19a Mudr1Pr19a Mudr1
The gesture of acquiring Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a energy
Pr19a )aktiPr19a )aktiPr19a )aktiPr19a )akti
The awareness of space (!k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a) as one of the )akti)akti)akti)akti-s flowing through Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182 enabling the
KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya-s to function
It is the pranic kind of energy (vide )akti)akti)akti)akti).
vide also )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
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Pra9avaPra9avaPra9avaPra9ava
vide O%O%O%O%
vide also T1rakaT1rakaT1rakaT1raka
Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1
The knowledge of Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, which together with Pratardana Vidy1Pratardana Vidy1Pratardana Vidy1Pratardana Vidy1 is contained within the Pr191gnihotra Pr191gnihotra Pr191gnihotra Pr191gnihotra Vidy1.Vidy1.Vidy1.Vidy1.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
Lit. 'lengthening of the breath'
The process of expansion and regulation of the flow of energy within Pr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0a of the
human body; in YogaYogaYogaYoga one of the eight A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of the A=71^ga A=71^ga A=71^ga A=71^ga YogaYogaYogaYoga of Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali
Through Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma, Laghim1Laghim1Laghim1Laghim1 is obtained and Prak10a !vara9aPrak10a !vara9aPrak10a !vara9aPrak10a !vara9a will gradually disappear. It has
three states viz. P3rakaP3rakaP3rakaP3raka, KumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhaka and RecakaRecakaRecakaRecaka, it is regulated by De0aDe0aDe0aDe0a (place as climate), K1laK1laK1laK1la
(time as duration of the three states) and S1^khyaS1^khyaS1^khyaS1^khya (number of rounds). There is one more state
(beyond the IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya-s experiences) named Caturtha Pr191y1maCaturtha Pr191y1maCaturtha Pr191y1maCaturtha Pr191y1ma, a continuous awareness of the
breath, i.e. AjapajapaAjapajapaAjapajapaAjapajapa practice. As a form of rite Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma is identified with AgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotraAgnihotra.
In Ha7ha Yoga Prad2pik1Ha7ha Yoga Prad2pik1Ha7ha Yoga Prad2pik1Ha7ha Yoga Prad2pik1 eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma are enumerated viz. S3rya BhedaS3rya BhedaS3rya BhedaS3rya Bheda,
Ujj1y2Ujj1y2Ujj1y2Ujj1y2, )2tk1r2)2tk1r2)2tk1r2)2tk1r2, )2tal2)2tal2)2tal2)2tal2, Bhastrik1Bhastrik1Bhastrik1Bhastrik1, Bhr1mar2Bhr1mar2Bhr1mar2Bhr1mar2, M3rch1M3rch1M3rch1M3rch1 and Pl1vin2Pl1vin2Pl1vin2Pl1vin2. There are many other
Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma-s both from Tantric and Vedic traditions. The Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1 enumerates also
eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma viz. SahitaSahitaSahitaSahita, S3rya BhedaS3rya BhedaS3rya BhedaS3rya Bheda, Ujj1y2Ujj1y2Ujj1y2Ujj1y2, )2tal2)2tal2)2tal2)2tal2, Bhastrik1Bhastrik1Bhastrik1Bhastrik1,
Bhr1mar2Bhr1mar2Bhr1mar2Bhr1mar2, M3rch1M3rch1M3rch1M3rch1 and Keval2Keval2Keval2Keval2.
vide also NirodhaNirodhaNirodhaNirodha
Pr192Pr192Pr192Pr192
The breathing creature
Pra9idh1naPra9idh1naPra9idh1naPra9idh1na
Lit. 'put completely'
Surrender to God as a sure way to Self-realization
Pr1ptiPr1ptiPr1ptiPr1pti
Lit. 'reaching; obtaining'
One of the yogic powers of obtaining anything at will
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi, A=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhi
Pr1rabdhaPr1rabdhaPr1rabdhaPr1rabdha
Lit. 'undertaking, beginning'
Commencement of an action
Pr1rabdha KarmaPr1rabdha KarmaPr1rabdha KarmaPr1rabdha Karma
Past action producing result in the present, a synonym to Sopakrama KarmaSopakrama KarmaSopakrama KarmaSopakrama Karma
Pras1daPras1daPras1daPras1da
Grace; the offering of food as sign of grace
Prasa%khy1naPrasa%khy1naPrasa%khy1naPrasa%khy1na
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Kind of Dhy1naDhy1naDhy1naDhy1na (meditation, reflection) in which the practitioner will accept goods only for the
present needs
PrasavaPrasavaPrasavaPrasava
Lit. 'impulse forward'
Evolution as state of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti when the elements of nature produce more effects
vide also PratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasava, VyaktaVyaktaVyaktaVyakta
Prast1vaPrast1vaPrast1vaPrast1va
The chanting of prelude sung by the Prastrot4Prastrot4Prastrot4Prastrot4 priest
Prastot4Prastot4Prastot4Prastot4
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4 priest by chanting the Prast1vaPrast1vaPrast1vaPrast1va
Pratardana Vidy1Pratardana Vidy1Pratardana Vidy1Pratardana Vidy1
The knowledge of the piercing
A Veda ViVeda ViVeda ViVeda Vidy1dy1dy1dy1 which together with Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1 is contained within the Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra Vidy1.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
PrathamakalpikaPrathamakalpikaPrathamakalpikaPrathamakalpika
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 as beginner in experiencing Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi
Pr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibha
Lit. 'to shine upon'
The reflective Self; a specific power acquired naturally (without Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama) by somebody having
the knowledge of the Self
In the state of Pr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibha the supernatural senses of )r1va9a)r1va9a)r1va9a)r1va9a, VedanaVedanaVedanaVedana, !dar0a!dar0a!dar0a!dar0a, !sv1da!sv1da!sv1da!sv1da and V1rtaV1rtaV1rtaV1rta
arise naturally as SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s.
Pr1tibha J61naPr1tibha J61naPr1tibha J61naPr1tibha J61na
Lit. 'knowledge flashing upon the thoughts'
Intuition
PraPraPraPratihart4tihart4tihart4tihart4
Lit. 'the one bringing back'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4 priest
Pratim1 Pratim1 Pratim1 Pratim1 (Devat1pratim1Devat1pratim1Devat1pratim1Devat1pratim1)
Icon of a deity, quasi similar to Murti Murti Murti Murti in two-dimensional form
PratipadPratipadPratipadPratipad
The new-moon time
Pratipak=a Bh1vanaPratipak=a Bh1vanaPratipak=a Bh1vanaPratipak=a Bh1vana
The practice of thinking of the opposite quality in order to transform the negative habits into
positive ones
PratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasava
Involution as state of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti when the elements of nature return to their original cause
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Pratiprasth1t4Pratiprasth1t4Pratiprasth1t4Pratiprasth1t4
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the AdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryu priest
Pratyabhij61Pratyabhij61Pratyabhij61Pratyabhij61
The consciousness recognizing the identity of the individual Soul and the Supreme Soul as state of
illumined knowledge
vide also Savic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhi
Praty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1ra
Awareness as an externalised (first) then internalised state, the gradual withdrawal of the mind from
the objects experience
In YogaYogaYogaYoga one of the eight A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of the A=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga of Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali, the first step in understanding
the pure mind. Through Praty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1ra, Dhairyat1Dhairyat1Dhairyat1Dhairyat1 is obtained. This transitional (between the outer
and inner experiences) step in YogaYogaYogaYoga employs various practices like JapaJapaJapaJapa, K2rtanaK2rtanaK2rtanaK2rtana, Tr17akaTr17akaTr17akaTr17aka, N1da N1da N1da N1da YogaYogaYogaYoga, Tantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhana.
vide also IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya
Pratyak=aPratyak=aPratyak=aPratyak=a
Correct knowledge based on non-defective senses as one of the three Pram19aPram19aPram19aPram19a-s
Pratyak=atvaPratyak=atvaPratyak=atvaPratyak=atva
Conscious and continuous perception as a result of practicing Dhy1naDhy1naDhy1naDhy1na
PratyayaPratyayaPratyayaPratyaya
In YogaYogaYogaYoga the basis (as content of mind) on which the consciousness functions
PratyayaPratyayaPratyayaPratyaya is subject to the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s
Prav4ttiPrav4ttiPrav4ttiPrav4tti
The creative process as mind faculty
vide also Niv4ttiNiv4ttiNiv4ttiNiv4tti, JJJJyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiyoti=mat2 Prav4tti
Pray1gaPray1gaPray1gaPray1ga
Lit. 'place of sacrifice'
A place of pilgrimage near All1h1b1dAll1h1b1dAll1h1b1dAll1h1b1d (India) where is the confluence of three rivers namely
Ga^g1Ga^g1Ga^g1Ga^g1, Yamun1Yamun1Yamun1Yamun1 and Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2
The confluence is also known as Trive92Trive92Trive92Trive92, symbolically corresponding to !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra
vide also Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1, )y1ma)y1ma)y1ma)y1ma
PrayogaPrayogaPrayogaPrayoga
Recitation of a sacred formula
Pr2tiPr2tiPr2tiPr2ti
Lit. 'joy'
One of the two wives of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva
PriyaPriyaPriyaPriya
Dear, beloved
P4thiv2 P4thiv2 P4thiv2 P4thiv2 (also P4thv2P4thv2P4thv2P4thv2)
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Earth
The A%0aA%0aA%0aA%0a-s of P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2 in the Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a are the five KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya-s
vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91
The Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91 on earth as one of the Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91-s
P4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2 known also as Bh3mitattvaBh3mitattvaBh3mitattvaBh3mitattva
Puhapak1sanaPuhapak1sanaPuhapak1sanaPuhapak1sana
vide Tantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sana
P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1
Recitation; ritual; chanting or reading of a sacred text as a ritual practice of worship
Known also as Arcan1Arcan1Arcan1Arcan1, P3j1 P3j1 P3j1 P3j1 is part of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga. The ritual practice is of
three kinds viz. B1hyap3j1B1hyap3j1B1hyap3j1B1hyap3j1, M1nasap3j1M1nasap3j1M1nasap3j1M1nasap3j1 and Par1p3j1Par1p3j1Par1p3j1Par1p3j1, and is both internal and external. The
fundamental concept of ritual is its cosmic meaning; any P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1 is an involvement of the cosmic
energies.
P3jar2P3jar2P3jar2P3jar2
Performer of recitation of a sacred text (vide P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1)
P3jy1P3jy1P3jy1P3jy1
Worthy of devoted worship
PulahaPulahaPulahaPulaha
Name of a $=i$=i$=i$=i
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i, Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
PulastyaPulastyaPulastyaPulastya
Name of a $=i$=i$=i$=i
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i, Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
PunarjanmaPunarjanmaPunarjanmaPunarjanma
Rebirth as a result of Soul transmigration
Pu9yaPu9yaPu9yaPu9ya
Virtue, merit; holy
vide also DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma
PuraPuraPuraPura
Lit. 'in advance, forward; a stronghold, fortress'
The human body; the living principle, life
P3rakaP3rakaP3rakaP3raka
Controlled inspiration of breath as one of the three states of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
Pur19aPur19aPur19aPur19a
Lit. 'ancient'
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A class of Sanskrit scripture of stories about gods as manifestations of one reality
Pur19aPur19aPur19aPur19a-s are written in a popular manner and considered to be part of sacred books of Hinduism.
Pura0cara9aPura0cara9aPura0cara9aPura0cara9a
Repetition of MantraMantraMantraMantra-s under certain conditions for a specific number of times
P3r9aP3r9aP3r9aP3r9a
Lit. 'full, complete'
One of the stages of Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa lifestyle when the Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin is firmly established in the life of an
!0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama
P3r9a Sanny1saP3r9a Sanny1saP3r9a Sanny1saP3r9a Sanny1sa is also the first stage of Tantric initiation.
P3rnabhi=ekaP3rnabhi=ekaP3rnabhi=ekaP3rnabhi=eka
Full initiation as a special ceremony in the )1kta)1kta)1kta)1kta tradition
P3r9agiri P27haP3r9agiri P27haP3r9agiri P27haP3r9agiri P27ha
vide Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha, Catu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27ha
In the S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra (the subtle body) it is equated with An1hata Cakra.An1hata Cakra.An1hata Cakra.An1hata Cakra.
P3rn1hutiP3rn1hutiP3rn1hutiP3rn1huti
Complete offering (oblation) when the ladle is emptied
P3r9am1s2P3r9am1s2P3r9am1s2P3r9am1s2
The full-moon time
P3r9im1P3r9im1P3r9im1P3r9im1
The day of full-moon
P3r9im1r1rtiP3r9im1r1rtiP3r9im1r1rtiP3r9im1r1rti
The night of full-moon
Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a
Lit. 'sleeping town; male'
A particular manifestation of consciousness as a transformation of )iva)iva)iva)iva into a passive witness of
Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti; the Primordial Male Principle in YogaYogaYogaYoga; a conscious being as a small scale replica of the
Creator
In the Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1-s, Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a as an external expression is the Sun, as internal expression is the
right eye or IndraIndraIndraIndra. In YogaYogaYogaYoga philosophy Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a is an awareness in course of evolution experienced
beyond the Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s and the Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s eventually, so leading to Self-realization. There are infinite
stages of mental consciousness therefore infinite Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a-s (vide Vai0v1nara Puru=aVai0v1nara Puru=aVai0v1nara Puru=aVai0v1nara Puru=a, Tejom1y1 Tejom1y1 Tejom1y1 Tejom1y1 Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a, Vi0va Puru=aVi0va Puru=aVi0va Puru=aVi0va Puru=a) all as hidden cause of manifestations.
vide also ))))ivaivaivaiva, BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman, U=asU=asU=asU=as, IndraIndraIndraIndra
Puru=a Prak4tiPuru=a Prak4tiPuru=a Prak4tiPuru=a Prak4ti
The dual transformation of )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti principle
The interplay between Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a and Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti is the cause of all manifested world. A fundamental
concept in experiencing Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a is that it starts with the instrumentality of Prak4ti.Prak4ti.Prak4ti.Prak4ti.
vide also BinduBinduBinduBindu, V4=abha DhenuV4=abha DhenuV4=abha DhenuV4=abha Dhenu
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Puru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rtha
Lit. 'aim of Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a'
Object of human desire
There are four Puru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rtha-s viz. K1maK1maK1maK1ma, ArthaArthaArthaArtha, DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma and Mok=aMok=aMok=aMok=a
Puru=atattvaPuru=atattvaPuru=atattvaPuru=atattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a
Puru=a Vidy1Puru=a Vidy1Puru=a Vidy1Puru=a Vidy1
The knowledge of Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s. In this Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1, the human being is seen as the
Sacrificer and Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a the Y1j6a.Y1j6a.Y1j6a.Y1j6a.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Puru=avi0e=aPuru=avi0e=aPuru=avi0e=aPuru=avi0e=a
A state of consciousness, which manifests in every human being as experience of the Divine
P3rvac2tiP3rvac2tiP3rvac2tiP3rvac2ti
Lit. 'first thought'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the original basis of consciousness as BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman
P3rvap2tiP3rvap2tiP3rvap2tiP3rvap2ti
Lit. 'first drinking'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the original absorption into BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman
P3=anP3=anP3=anP3=an
A god in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s representing prosperity; one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
P3=1 N182P3=1 N182P3=1 N182P3=1 N182
The N182N182N182N182 connected to the left thigh
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92
Pu=paPu=paPu=paPu=pa
Flower; menstrual flow
Pu=pi92Pu=pi92Pu=pi92Pu=pi92
A woman in her period
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R1dh1R1dh1R1dh1R1dh1
K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a's beloved
The love between K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a and R1dh1R1dh1R1dh1R1dh1 symbolizes the human-God relationship, which becomes
complete only when the human surrenders completely to God.
R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga
(from the root Ra6jRa6jRa6jRa6j i.e. to be attracted by)
Lit. 'red colour; passion'
Infatuation; love; passion; attachment as one of the five Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s known also as MohaMohaMohaMoha
vide also P10aP10aP10aP10a, P101^ku0a P101^ku0a P101^ku0a P101^ku0a, Vair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gya
R1ga Ka6cukR1ga Ka6cukR1ga Ka6cukR1ga Ka6cukaaaa
Form of )akti )akti )akti )akti limiting the perception of the real nature of love as being one with the primordial
unity of )iva)iva)iva)iva )akti)akti)akti)akti
vide also TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva, R1gatattva R1gatattva R1gatattva R1gatattva
R1gatattvaR1gatattvaR1gatattvaR1gatattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of R1ga Ka6cukaR1ga Ka6cukaR1ga Ka6cukaR1ga Ka6cuka
RahasyaRahasyaRahasyaRahasya
Lit. 'secret'
The secret doctrine of esoteric teaching
RahasyRahasyRahasyRahasya N1ma Sahasraa N1ma Sahasraa N1ma Sahasraa N1ma Sahasra
The thousand secret names
R1huR1huR1huR1hu
The ascending node in the astronomy/ astrology one of the NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s
RajaRajaRajaRaja
The pollen of flowers; the menstrual excretion'
RajasRajasRajasRajas
Lit. 'emotion, affection'
The quality of passion, activity and motion; the woman's menstrual discharge
One of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s sometimes identified with TejasTejasTejasTejas.
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra, Jayin2 Jayin2 Jayin2 Jayin2
Rajas TapasRajas TapasRajas TapasRajas Tapas
The purification of Rajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9a
vide also TapasTapasTapasTapas
R1ja YogaR1ja YogaR1ja YogaR1ja Yoga
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The royal YogaYogaYogaYoga
R1ja Yoga Sam1dhiR1ja Yoga Sam1dhiR1ja Yoga Sam1dhiR1ja Yoga Sam1dhi
The Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi as a result of R1ja YogaR1ja YogaR1ja YogaR1ja Yoga practice
R1ki92R1ki92R1ki92R1ki92
The )akti)akti)akti)akti residing in Sv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na Cakra
R1k=asaR1k=asaR1k=asaR1k=asa
A kind of demon
The abode of R1k=asaR1k=asaR1k=asaR1k=asa-s was )r2 La^ka)r2 La^ka)r2 La^ka)r2 La^ka (former Ceylon), the domain of the great R1k=asaR1k=asaR1k=asaR1k=asa
known as R1va9aR1va9aR1va9aR1va9a.
RaktaRaktaRaktaRakta
Blood
vide also Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu
RaktabinduRaktabinduRaktabinduRaktabindu
Lit. 'red spot'
The point of activity of thought
vide BinduBinduBinduBindu
One of the three Par1binduPar1binduPar1binduPar1bindu-s, it represents the )akti M1y1)akti M1y1)akti M1y1)akti M1y1 as well as the Kriy1 )aktiKriy1 )aktiKriy1 )aktiKriy1 )akti as
manifestation.
Rakt1mbaraRakt1mbaraRakt1mbaraRakt1mbara
Lit. 'red clothed'
A mendicant wearing red garment
vide also DigambaraDigambaraDigambaraDigambara
Ra%Ra%Ra%Ra%
vide Agni B2jaAgni B2jaAgni B2jaAgni B2ja
R1ma R1ma R1ma R1ma (from the root RamRamRamRam i.e. to rejoice)
Lit. 'charming, lovely'
An incarnation of Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u as symbol of joy within
It is considered that R1maR1maR1maR1ma appeared on earth approx. 9000 years ago.
R1m1ya9aR1m1ya9aR1m1ya9aR1m1ya9a
The great epic of V1lm2kiV1lm2kiV1lm2kiV1lm2ki relating the story of R1maR1maR1maR1ma and S2t1S2t1S2t1S2t1 as ideal husband and wife and their
devotion for each other
vide also R1va9aR1va9aR1va9aR1va9a
R1miR1miR1miR1mi
The washer-maid lover of Ca98id1sCa98id1sCa98id1sCa98id1s
RasaRasaRasaRasa
Lit. 'taste, flavour; character of a work; kind of sentiment; essential taste'
Essential taste; devotional sentiment
As essential tastes there are six RasaRasaRasaRasa-s, viz. Madhura Madhura Madhura Madhura (sweet), Amla Amla Amla Amla (sour), Lava9a, , Lava9a, , Lava9a, , Lava9a, (salt)
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Ka7uka Ka7uka Ka7uka Ka7uka (pungent), Tikta Tikta Tikta Tikta (bitter) and Ka=1ya Ka=1ya Ka=1ya Ka=1ya (astringent). As sentiments and characters of a work
there are ten RasaRasaRasaRasa-s, viz. )4ng1ra )4ng1ra )4ng1ra )4ng1ra (love), V2ra V2ra V2ra V2ra (heroism), B2bhatsa B2bhatsa B2bhatsa B2bhatsa (disgust), Raudra Raudra Raudra Raudra (fury), H1sya H1sya H1sya H1sya (humour), B B B Bhay1naka hay1naka hay1naka hay1naka (terror), Karu91 , Karu91 , Karu91 , Karu91 (compassion), Adbhuta Adbhuta Adbhuta Adbhuta (wonder), )1nta )1nta )1nta )1nta (peacefulness) and V1tsalya V1tsalya V1tsalya V1tsalya (affection). As devotional sentiments and degrees of BhaktiBhaktiBhaktiBhakti there are
five RasaRasaRasaRasa-s or Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s, called also RatiRatiRatiRati-s namely )1nta )1nta )1nta )1nta (peace), D1sya D1sya D1sya D1sya (service), S1khya S1khya S1khya S1khya (friendship), V1tsalya V1tsalya V1tsalya V1tsalya (affection) and M1dhurya M1dhurya M1dhurya M1dhurya (loveliness). When these five sentiments are
directed towards the Self, they take the forms of !tma Rati.!tma Rati.!tma Rati.!tma Rati.
vide also Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra
Ras1kar=i92Ras1kar=i92Ras1kar=i92Ras1kar=i92
The attractive power of RasaRasaRasaRasa
vide Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
Ras1m4ta CuranRas1m4ta CuranRas1m4ta CuranRas1m4ta Curan
Product of Ayurvedic TantraTantraTantraTantra based on sulphide of mercury
The receipt is given in SiddhayogaSiddhayogaSiddhayogaSiddhayoga of V4ndaV4ndaV4ndaV4nda.
Ras1nanda YogaRas1nanda YogaRas1nanda YogaRas1nanda Yoga
Kind of YogaYogaYogaYoga by practicing with Bhr1mar2 Pr191y1maBhr1mar2 Pr191y1maBhr1mar2 Pr191y1maBhr1mar2 Pr191y1ma
Ras1nanda Yoga Sam1dhiRas1nanda Yoga Sam1dhiRas1nanda Yoga Sam1dhiRas1nanda Yoga Sam1dhi
The Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi as a result of Ras1nanda YogaRas1nanda YogaRas1nanda YogaRas1nanda Yoga practice
Ras1talalokaRas1talalokaRas1talalokaRas1talaloka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
RasatattvaRasatattvaRasatattvaRasatattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of Rasa Rasa Rasa Rasa
Ras1ya9aRas1ya9aRas1ya9aRas1ya9a
The Indian alchemy
RatiRatiRatiRati
Lit. 'sentiment; devotion; pleasure'
One of the two wives of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva
Rati Rati Rati Rati is the goddess expressing various degrees of Bhakti Bhakti Bhakti Bhakti (vide RasaRasaRasaRasa). To direct these sentiments
towards the Self is called !tma Rati.!tma Rati.!tma Rati.!tma Rati.
Rati !sanaRati !sanaRati !sanaRati !sana
vide Tantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sana
RatnaRatnaRatnaRatna
Jewel, gem
R1triR1triR1triR1tri
Night
vide also Dak=i91yanaDak=i91yanaDak=i91yanaDak=i91yana, )ivar1tri)ivar1tri)ivar1tri)ivar1tri
RaudraRaudraRaudraRaudra
Fury as one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
R1va9aR1va9aR1va9aR1va9a
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The great R1k=asaR1k=asaR1k=asaR1k=asa
He was initially a great BhaktaBhaktaBhaktaBhakta of Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva, then became a demon in R1m1ya9aR1m1ya9aR1m1ya9aR1m1ya9a epic, later on
attaining Self-realization.
RaviRaviRaviRavi
The Sun God
vide also AgniAgniAgniAgni, S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya
RecakaRecakaRecakaRecaka
Lit. 'emptying'
Controlled expiration of breath as one of the three states of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma; the name for J17har1gni J17har1gni J17har1gni J17har1gni (digestive fire) of elimination
vide also Sarvaj61Sarvaj61Sarvaj61Sarvaj61
Rekh1 Rekh1 Rekh1 Rekh1 (also RRRRekhaekhaekhaekha)
Line, stripe; delineation
vide also Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1
$g Veda$g Veda$g Veda$g Veda
Lit. 'the VedaVedaVedaVeda of praise'
The most ancient sacred book consisting of 1028 hymns arranged in ten Ma98alaMa98alaMa98alaMa98ala-s
Based on the calendars used in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s and star positions, the $g Veda$g Veda$g Veda$g Veda is thought to date to
4000 or 6000 BC when Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2 river (now dried) was the greatest river of ancient India.
vide also VedaVedaVedaVeda
Rocan1 Rocan1 Rocan1 Rocan1 (also RocanaRocanaRocanaRocana)
Lit. 'shinning, bright sphere'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a name for the heaven as sphere of consciousness
vide also LokaLokaLokaLoka, Rodas2Rodas2Rodas2Rodas2
RodasRodasRodasRodas2222
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s heaven and earth as kind of Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1
vide also Rocan1Rocan1Rocan1Rocan1
RogaRogaRogaRoga
Disease
$=i$=i$=i$=i
Lit. 'seer'
An inspired sage in the Vedic tradition
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i
$ta$ta$ta$ta
Lit. 'rule, order'
The rule of order of things
It applies equally at the grand scale of the universe, as well as at the nature and human levels. $ta$ta$ta$ta
has to be seen as the natural law of orderly things that is suitable for everything. It is immutable and
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out of the control of humans and even of gods. All have to obey the rules of $ta$ta$ta$ta, which is created at
the highest level of the reality (SatSatSatSat) as foundational design of manifestation. It has to be followed in
rituals and human behaviour, thus being the basis of DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma. The Vedic priests ($tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija-s) do apply
$ta$ta$ta$ta when performing their duties.
$tambhar1 Pra$tambhar1 Pra$tambhar1 Pra$tambhar1 Praj61j61j61j61
The super-consciousness state full of cosmic experience as a culmination of Nirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhiNirvic1r1 Sam1dhi
vide also Nirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sana
$tu$tu$tu$tu
Lit. 'season'
The natural sequence of seasons
An observation that has a deep spiritual connotation that is conceptualised as $ta$ta$ta$ta, order of things at
every scale.
$tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija
A Vedic priest
There are four chief priests of the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s namely Hot4Hot4Hot4Hot4, AdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryu, Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4 and Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a, each
one having three helper priests making sixteen the number of priests necessary to perform the
Mah1yaj6aMah1yaj6aMah1yaj6aMah1yaj6a with the SomaSomaSomaSoma juice (Soma RasaSoma RasaSoma RasaSoma Rasa or Am4taAm4taAm4taAm4ta).
RudraRudraRudraRudra
One of the Gods of Hindu trinity (Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti) an aspect of )iva)iva)iva)iva; the principle and manifestation of
transformation; the Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 of Tejas Bh3taTejas Bh3taTejas Bh3taTejas Bh3ta
Lord RudraRudraRudraRudra presides over the transformation of Macrocosm (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a) and Microcosm
(Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a). In Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a he acts as Natar1jaNatar1jaNatar1jaNatar1ja, an agent of transformation at grand scale. In the
Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a (the human body as microcosm) there are eleven RudraRudraRudraRudra-s i.e. five J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya-s, five
KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya-s and the mind (ManasManasManasManas), all together are known as the eleven IndriyaIndriyaIndriyaIndriya-s.
RudragranthiRudragranthiRudragranthiRudragranthi
Lit. 'knot of Rudra'Rudra'Rudra'Rudra'
The knot located in the Candrakha98aCandrakha98aCandrakha98aCandrakha98a
It represents the attachment to MadaMadaMadaMada (pride) and SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s (supernormal powers). The
transcendence of this knot is equivalent to full awakening of Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2.
RRRRudr1k=audr1k=audr1k=audr1k=a
Lit. 'pervaded by RudraRudraRudraRudra'
The tree Elaeocarpus Granitrus or its seed used for rosaries by followers of )iva)iva)iva)iva tradition
It is also known as Ak=a.Ak=a.Ak=a.Ak=a.
Rudr192Rudr192Rudr192Rudr192
vide Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti
Rudra Pa0upatiRudra Pa0upatiRudra Pa0upatiRudra Pa0upati
RudraRudraRudraRudra the lord of the souls covered by ignorance
One of the eight DeDeDeDevas3vas3vas3vas3-s, an aspect of Rudra.Rudra.Rudra.Rudra.
R3paR3paR3paR3pa
Form; sight
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There are three kinds of R3paR3paR3paR3pa-s (forms) namely Sth3laSth3laSth3laSth3la (gross), S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma (subtle) and K1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9a
(causal). They apply to a wide variety of threefold concepts of which Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1 is seen as the most
comprehensive. The three forms are to be seen as levels of vibrations of energy and as such any
threefold concept could be understood by the CittaCittaCittaCitta only if it has the awareness of a threefold
perception. R3paR3paR3paR3pa means also beautiful form as one of the four K1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya Sampad-s.
vide also TTTTanm1traanm1traanm1traanm1tra, Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
R3p1kar=i92R3p1kar=i92R3p1kar=i92R3p1kar=i92
The attractive power of R3paR3paR3paR3pa
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
R3patattvaR3patattvaR3patattvaR3patattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of R3paR3paR3paR3pa
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Sabar Mantra Sabar Mantra Sabar Mantra Sabar Mantra (from SabarSabarSabarSabar i.e. milk, nectar)
Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra representing the quintessence of a sacred text
)abda)abda)abda)abda
Lit. 'vibration, sound; word'
The vibration of sound; the thought process in the form of words
There are four stages of )abda)abda)abda)abda namely Vaikhar2Vaikhar2Vaikhar2Vaikhar2, Madhyam1 Madhyam1 Madhyam1 Madhyam1, Pa0yant2 Pa0yant2 Pa0yant2 Pa0yant2 and Par1 Par1 Par1 Par1 by which the
whole universe of N1mar3paN1mar3paN1mar3paN1mar3pa comes into existence. Various S1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhana-s using )abda)abda)abda)abda in different
forms (like K2rtanaK2rtanaK2rtanaK2rtana, BhajanBhajanBhajanBhajan, MantraMantraMantraMantra, N1da YogaN1da YogaN1da YogaN1da Yoga, etc.) have the purpose to merge the sound
consciousness into the mental consciousness. The original cause of )abda)abda)abda)abda is M3laprak4tiM3laprak4tiM3laprak4tiM3laprak4ti. In the
VedaVedaVedaVeda-s V1k Dev2V1k Dev2V1k Dev2V1k Dev2 was later identified with Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2, the goddess of speech.
vide also KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya, Savitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhi
)abda Brahman)abda Brahman)abda Brahman)abda Brahman
Brahman Brahman Brahman Brahman as the primal sound-energy
)abd1kar=i92)abd1kar=i92)abd1kar=i92)abd1kar=i92
The attractive power of )abda)abda)abda)abda
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
)abdatattva)abdatattva)abdatattva)abdatattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of )abda)abda)abda)abda
Sab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhi
Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi with seed (B2jaB2jaB2jaB2ja) based on PratyPratyPratyPratyayaayaayaaya
Towards finer and finer realms of consciousness Sab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhi is of six kinds viz. Savitark1Savitark1Savitark1Savitark1,
Nirvitark1Nirvitark1Nirvitark1Nirvitark1, Savic1r1Savic1r1Savic1r1Savic1r1, Nirvic1r1Nirvic1r1Nirvic1r1Nirvic1r1, !nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda and Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1. Other varieties of Sab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhiSab2ja Sam1dhi are
Sampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhi, Asampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhiAsampraj61ta Sam1dhi.
vide also Nirb2ja Sam1dhNirb2ja Sam1dhNirb2ja Sam1dhNirb2ja Sam1dhiiii, Savikalpa Sam1dhiSavikalpa Sam1dhiSavikalpa Sam1dhiSavikalpa Sam1dhi
)accid1nanda)accid1nanda)accid1nanda)accid1nanda
In Vedanta Vedanta Vedanta Vedanta existence-consciousness-bliss as a state similar to Nirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhi in YogaYogaYogaYoga
vide also Sat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nanda
+a8a^ga+a8a^ga+a8a^ga+a8a^ga
Lit. 'six limbs'
The science of forms
The forms are seen as outer expressions of the inner reality, the means to provide a spiritual
experience by understanding their transcendental correspondence. Although +a8a^ga+a8a^ga+a8a^ga+a8a^ga as a word
refers to the six limbs (vide +a8a^gany1sa+a8a^gany1sa+a8a^gany1sa+a8a^gany1sa) its expression as science of forms is very wide,
addressing the symbol-values of YantraYantraYantraYantra, Ma98alaMa98alaMa98alaMa98ala, statues, icons, temples, geometry, architecture,
etc.
vide also M3rtiM3rtiM3rtiM3rti
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+a8a^gany1sa+a8a^gany1sa+a8a^gany1sa+a8a^gany1sa
Lit. 'Ny1saNy1saNy1saNy1sa of the six limbs'
The act of installing of deities by touch and MantraMantraMantraMantra-s invocation into six parts of the body namely
heart, forehead, crown of the head, anus, eyes and navel.
vide also +a8a^ga+a8a^ga+a8a^ga+a8a^ga
Sad10ivaSad10ivaSad10ivaSad10iva
Lit. 'always auspicious'
A form of )iva)iva)iva)iva; the Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 of !k10a Bh3ta!k10a Bh3ta!k10a Bh3ta!k10a Bh3ta
Sad10ivatattvaSad10ivatattvaSad10ivatattvaSad10ivatattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of Icch1 )akti Icch1 )akti Icch1 )akti Icch1 )akti (the energy of will)
+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana
The six classical philosophies of the Indian tradition namely M2M2M2M2m1%s1m1%s1m1%s1m1%s1, Ny1yaNy1yaNy1yaNy1ya, Vai0e=ikaVai0e=ikaVai0e=ikaVai0e=ika,
S1%khyaS1%khyaS1%khyaS1%khya, YogaYogaYogaYoga, Ved1ntaVed1ntaVed1ntaVed1nta
They are also known as Indian orthodox (i.e. accepted by Hinduism) systems of philosophy.
vide also Tattva CintanaTattva CintanaTattva CintanaTattva Cintana
S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka
Lit. 'efficient, effective'
Adept, spiritual aspirant practicing S1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhana
According to Gandharva TantraGandharva TantraGandharva TantraGandharva Tantra a competent S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka should be Dak=aDak=aDak=aDak=a (intelligent), JitendriyaJitendriyaJitendriyaJitendriya
(having senses under control), Sarv1hi%s1 VinirmuktaSarv1hi%s1 VinirmuktaSarv1hi%s1 VinirmuktaSarv1hi%s1 Vinirmukta (free from injuring all creatures),
Sarvapr19ihita RataSarvapr19ihita RataSarvapr19ihita RataSarvapr19ihita Rata (doing always good to all beings), !stika!stika!stika!stika (believer in VedaVedaVedaVeda-s), )uc)uc)uc)uciiii (pure),
Brahmav1d2Brahmav1d2Brahmav1d2Brahmav1d2 (with faith in BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman). In the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s there are three kinds of S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka-s viz.
Pa0uPa0uPa0uPa0u, V2raV2raV2raV2ra and DivyaDivyaDivyaDivya, each one having preponderance over one of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s. In YogaYogaYogaYoga-s
there are two kinds of S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka-s viz. Sak1maSak1maSak1maSak1ma and Ni=k1maNi=k1maNi=k1maNi=k1ma.
vide also Tantra )1str1dhik1raTantra )1str1dhik1raTantra )1str1dhik1raTantra )1str1dhik1ra
S1dhana S1dhana S1dhana S1dhana (also S1dhan1S1dhan1S1dhan1S1dhan1)
Lit. 'leading straight to a goal'
A practice from YogaYogaYogaYoga, TantraTantraTantraTantra, VedaVedaVedaVeda, etc. with a spiritual aim
The goal of S1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhana is to enable the practitioner as manifestation of )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti at Microcosmic
level (i.e. K=K=K=K=udra Brahm198audra Brahm198audra Brahm198audra Brahm198a) to experience )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti at Macrocosmic level (i.e. Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a)
where the experience is unlimited.
vide also Tantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhana, Veda S1dhanaVeda S1dhanaVeda S1dhanaVeda S1dhana, Yoga S1dhanaYoga S1dhanaYoga S1dhanaYoga S1dhana
S1dhik1S1dhik1S1dhik1S1dhik1
A female S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka
S1dhuS1dhuS1dhuS1dhu
A holy man, saint; a saintly woman
Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1
The knowledge of the reality (SatSatSatSat)
A Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) which deals with Asat Asat Asat Asat as the cause of SatSatSatSat, as the
knowledge imparted by sage Udd1lakaUdd1lakaUdd1lakaUdd1laka to his son )vetaketu.)vetaketu.)vetaketu.)vetaketu.
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vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Sagarbha Sahita Pr191y1maSagarbha Sahita Pr191y1maSagarbha Sahita Pr191y1maSagarbha Sahita Pr191y1ma
vide Sahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita Kumbhaka
Sagu9aSagu9aSagu9aSagu9a
With quality as attribute
Sagu9aSagu9aSagu9aSagu9a and Nirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9a apply to a wide range of descriptions where the subjects can be with or
without qualities or attributes, like Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 being in Her Sagu9aSagu9aSagu9aSagu9a or Nirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9a aspects or BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman.
The concept applies to any reality with attributes (as Sagu9aSagu9aSagu9aSagu9a) or without attributes (as Nirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9aNirgu9a).
Sagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a Brahman
The Universal Spirit possessing qualities
vide also BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman, !nandamaya Vidy1 !nandamaya Vidy1 !nandamaya Vidy1 !nandamaya Vidy1, Dv1tri%0at Vidy1 Dv1tri%0at Vidy1 Dv1tri%0at Vidy1 Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Sagu9op1sanaSagu9op1sanaSagu9op1sanaSagu9op1sana
The contemplation of objects as an introduction to meditation
vide also Up1sanUp1sanUp1sanUp1sanaaaa, Nirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sanaNirgu9op1sana
SahajaSahajaSahajaSahaja
Lit. 'original, natural'
The stage of Self-realization
vide also J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na, Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi, Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1
Sahajol2 Mudr1Sahajol2 Mudr1Sahajol2 Mudr1Sahajol2 Mudr1
A variant of Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1 practiced by a female Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 (i.e. Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2)
S1hamS1hamS1hamS1ham
Lit. 'She I am'
A Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra to identify oneself with )akti)akti)akti)akti
vide also SohamSohamSohamSoham
SahasSahasSahasSahas
Lit. 'power, strength'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the power to overcome the ignorance
vide also M1rga02r=aM1rga02r=aM1rga02r=aM1rga02r=a
Sahasr1ra Cakra Sahasr1ra Cakra Sahasr1ra Cakra Sahasr1ra Cakra (known also as Soma CakraSoma CakraSoma CakraSoma Cakra)
The thousand-petals lotus (CakraCakraCakraCakra), the most important CakraCakraCakraCakra in the human body where the highest
level of consciousness is experienced
The awakening of this CakraCakraCakraCakra enables one to leave the body in full consciousness as the level of
awareness is SatyalokaSatyalokaSatyalokaSatyaloka. The "one thousand" is just symbolic of a number, practically this CakraCakraCakraCakra
has unlimited extensions and all the potentialities of the consciousness as !k1ra!k1ra!k1ra!k1ra and Nir1k1raNir1k1raNir1k1raNir1k1ra.
vide also Jyotirli^gaJyotirli^gaJyotirli^gaJyotirli^ga, Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2, MeruMeruMeruMeru, Kail1saKail1saKail1saKail1sa
Sahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita Kumbhaka
Lit. 'supported KumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhaka'
A Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma technique in which the ratio between P3rakaP3rakaP3rakaP3raka, KumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhaka and RecakaRecakaRecakaRecaka is 1:4:2,
therefore based mainly on KumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhakaKumbhaka but supported also by P3rakaP3rakaP3rakaP3raka and RecakaRecakaRecakaRecaka
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Known also as Sahita Pr191y1maSahita Pr191y1maSahita Pr191y1maSahita Pr191y1ma it is of two kinds viz. SagarbhaSagarbhaSagarbhaSagarbha (with repetition of MantraMantraMantraMantra-s)
and NigarbhaNigarbhaNigarbhaNigarbha (without repetition of MantraMantraMantraMantra-s). Sahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita KumbhakaSahita Kumbhaka leads to Kevala KumbhakaKevala KumbhakaKevala KumbhakaKevala Kumbhaka
therefore the awakening of Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti.
SahodaraSahodaraSahodaraSahodara
Lit. 'born of the same womb'
A sister or brother
)aiva)aiva)aiva)aiva
A follower of )iva )iva )iva )iva and kind of philosophical tradition in India in which the male principle is
paramount
SakalaSakalaSakalaSakala
With parts
Sak1maSak1maSak1maSak1ma
With desire
Sak1ma S1dhakaSak1ma S1dhakaSak1ma S1dhakaSak1ma S1dhaka
Kind of YogaYogaYogaYoga practitioner known also as Sa%s1r2Sa%s1r2Sa%s1r2Sa%s1r2 concerned mainly with the first two of the
Puru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rthaPuru=1rtha-s i.e. K1maK1maK1maK1ma and ArthaArthaArthaArtha
SakaraSakaraSakaraSakara
With form, manifested
S1khyaS1khyaS1khyaS1khya
Friendship; one of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti Yoga Bhakti Yoga Bhakti Yoga Bhakti Yoga as the devotional act of friendship, also one of
the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
S1kin2S1kin2S1kin2S1kin2
The )akti )akti )akti )akti residing in the Vi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi CakraVi0uddhi Cakra
)akra)akra)akra)akra
Courage as one of the twelve !!!!dityadityadityaditya-s
S1k=iS1k=iS1k=iS1k=i
Witness
vide also Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a
S1k=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1va
Attitude of a witness
The real witness (S1k=iS1k=iS1k=iS1k=i) is the Universal Consciousness (CitCitCitCit). By practicing S1k=ibh1vS1k=ibh1vS1k=ibh1vS1k=ibh1vaaaa a
S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka is on the same side with the real witness. The practical manner is to reserve approx. 1%
of the conscious activity of the brain to witness what the other 99% does.
vide also Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a, !tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a!tmadra=7a
)1kta)1kta)1kta)1kta
A follower (worshipper) of )akti )akti )akti )akti known also as )aktip3jaka)aktip3jaka)aktip3jaka)aktip3jaka; kind of philosophical tradition in
India in which the female principle is paramount
)akti)akti)akti)akti
Lit. 'power, energy'
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vide )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
Energy as manifested form taken by )iva)iva)iva)iva as Power-Holder ()aktim1n)aktim1n)aktim1n)aktim1n)
As manifestation )akti)akti)akti)akti is the vibration of any frequency in the three R3paR3paR3paR3pa-s possessing all aspects
of life from beneficial to malefic, sensual to sublime, creative to destructive. There are three kinds
of energies ()akti)akti)akti)akti-s) namely Pr19a )aktiPr19a )aktiPr19a )aktiPr19a )akti, Manas )aktiManas )aktiManas )aktiManas )akti and !tma )akti!tma )akti!tma )akti!tma )akti, i.e. pranic, mental and
spiritual energies.
)akti B2ja)akti B2ja)akti B2ja)akti B2ja
vide Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%Hr2%
)aktic1lan2 Mudr1 )aktic1lan2 Mudr1 )aktic1lan2 Mudr1 )aktic1lan2 Mudr1 (or )aktic1lan1)aktic1lan1)aktic1lan1)aktic1lan1)
The awakening of )akti Mudr1)akti Mudr1)akti Mudr1)akti Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
)aktik37a)aktik37a)aktik37a)aktik37a
One group (section) of Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02 presided over by SomaSomaSomaSoma
)aktim1n )akti)aktim1n )akti)aktim1n )akti)aktim1n )akti
The Power-Holder and Power
The Power-Holder is ))))iva iva iva iva and the Power is )akti. )akti. )akti. )akti. There is nor )iva )iva )iva )iva without )akti )akti )akti )akti or )akti )akti )akti )akti without )iva)iva)iva)iva, they are One as the static aspect (i.e. )iva)iva)iva)iva) and the moving (kinetic) aspect (i.e.
)akti)akti)akti)akti) of the same Reality (SatSatSatSat).
vide also )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
)akti P3j1)akti P3j1)akti P3j1)akti P3j1
)akti)akti)akti)akti worship
)akti0odh)akti0odh)akti0odh)akti0odhanaanaanaana
The ritual of purification of the woman representing )akti )akti )akti )akti in )akti P3j1 )akti P3j1 )akti P3j1 )akti P3j1 practice.
)aktitattva)aktitattva)aktitattva)aktitattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of )akti)akti)akti)akti
vide also )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
)akti Up1san1)akti Up1san1)akti Up1san1)akti Up1san1
Female worship
)aktiv2ra)aktiv2ra)aktiv2ra)aktiv2ra
A male partner of a woman who represents )akti )akti )akti )akti pertaining the )akti )akti )akti )akti worship ritual (i.e. )akti )akti )akti )akti P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1)
)akuna )1stra)akuna )1stra)akuna )1stra)akuna )1stra
vide )akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra
)akuna Tantra)akuna Tantra)akuna Tantra)akuna Tantra
The doctrine (science) of omens
It is known also as )akuna Upade0a )akuna Upade0a )akuna Upade0a )akuna Upade0a ()akunopade0a)akunopade0a)akunopade0a)akunopade0a) or )akuna )1stra. )akuna )1stra. )akuna )1stra. )akuna )1stra. A part of TantraTantraTantraTantra, the
)akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra deals with nature's warnings of forthcoming events. The power of correct
interpretation of these warnings is called Lak=a9a Siddhi. Lak=a9a Siddhi. Lak=a9a Siddhi. Lak=a9a Siddhi. The warnings are hidden symbols of
Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti's messages.
vide also Lak=anaLak=anaLak=anaLak=ana, Lak=ana SiddhiLak=ana SiddhiLak=ana SiddhiLak=ana Siddhi
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)akunopade0a)akunopade0a)akunopade0a)akunopade0a
vide )akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra )akuna Tantra
)alabh1sana)alabh1sana)alabh1sana)alabh1sana
The locust !sana!sana!sana!sana
)1lagr1ma)1lagr1ma)1lagr1ma)1lagr1ma
A sacred stone worshipped by Vai=9ava Vai=9ava Vai=9ava Vai=9ava-s
The black stone containing a fossil ammonite is found near the )1lagr1ma )1lagr1ma )1lagr1ma )1lagr1ma village on the river Ga9dak2 Ga9dak2 Ga9dak2 Ga9dak2 in Nepal. Its name comes from the )1l )1l )1l )1l trees (Vatica Robusta) which grow in the area.
The black ammonite falls into the river from the mountain Ga9dak2 Ga9dak2 Ga9dak2 Ga9dak2 (which according to
Bh1gavata Pur19aBh1gavata Pur19aBh1gavata Pur19aBh1gavata Pur19a, Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u had transformed himself). The )1lagr1ma )1lagr1ma )1lagr1ma )1lagr1ma believed to be pervaded by
the presence of Lord Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u is the most sacred object of Vai=9avaVai=9avaVai=9avaVai=9ava-s having the same status as
)ivali^ga )ivali^ga )ivali^ga )ivali^ga for )aiva)aiva)aiva)aiva-s.
S1lajjaS1lajjaS1lajjaS1lajja
Lit. 'granting modesty'
The city of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1 in the BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka representing the experiences of the world of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1, as
various RasaRasaRasaRasa-s as sentiments
The devotee has to raise above these kinds of experiences (vide Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1) by a Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a
attitude.
vide also S1k=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1va
S1lokyaS1lokyaS1lokyaS1lokya
Lit. 'same world'
The state in which the devotee lives on the same plane with the Divine
vide also !tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati
)am)am)am)am
Lit. 'contentment, peace'
Auspiciousness as a name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi
Lit. 'union with the Lord'
Awareness as states of consciousness (transcending the mind eventually) in which any duality will
disappear gradually and the individual Self (J2v1tmaJ2v1tmaJ2v1tmaJ2v1tma) of a Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a merges with the cosmic Self
(Param1tm1Param1tm1Param1tm1Param1tm1)
In YogaYogaYogaYoga, Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi is one of the eight A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of the A=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga of Pata6Pata6Pata6Pata6jalijalijalijali. Through
Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi, Nirliptat1Nirliptat1Nirliptat1Nirliptat1 is obtained. There are only two categories of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi viz. Sab2jaSab2jaSab2jaSab2ja and
Nirb2jaNirb2jaNirb2jaNirb2ja, other kinds such as Sampraj61taSampraj61taSampraj61taSampraj61ta, Asampraj61taAsampraj61taAsampraj61taAsampraj61ta are only intermediate states of
Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi. There are also Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi-s as a result of particular kinds of YogaYogaYogaYoga practices like Bhakti Bhakti Bhakti Bhakti Yoga Sam1dhiYoga Sam1dhiYoga Sam1dhiYoga Sam1dhi, R1ja Yoga Sam1dhiR1ja Yoga Sam1dhiR1ja Yoga Sam1dhiR1ja Yoga Sam1dhi, Laya Siddhi Yoga Sam1dhiLaya Siddhi Yoga Sam1dhiLaya Siddhi Yoga Sam1dhiLaya Siddhi Yoga Sam1dhi, Dhy1na Yoga Sam1dhiDhy1na Yoga Sam1dhiDhy1na Yoga Sam1dhiDhy1na Yoga Sam1dhi, N1da Yoga Sam1dhiN1da Yoga Sam1dhiN1da Yoga Sam1dhiN1da Yoga Sam1dhi, Ras1nanda Yoga Sam1dhiRas1nanda Yoga Sam1dhiRas1nanda Yoga Sam1dhiRas1nanda Yoga Sam1dhi as stated in Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1Ghera98a Sa%hit1 work. The
Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi concept has to be seen as the experience of awareness therefore it has limitless aspects.
vide also Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti, Nira6jan1Nira6jan1Nira6jan1Nira6jan1, Samarasa Samarasa Samarasa Samarasa
Sam1dhi Pari91maSam1dhi Pari91maSam1dhi Pari91maSam1dhi Pari91ma
Transformation of consciousness as one of the three Pari91maPari91maPari91maPari91ma-s
vide also Dharma Pari91maDharma Pari91maDharma Pari91maDharma Pari91ma
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Sam1dhi Praj61Sam1dhi Praj61Sam1dhi Praj61Sam1dhi Praj61
The higher intelligence possessing a spiritual vision
It is developed as a result of successfully practicing Sampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhi.
Sam1naSam1naSam1naSam1na
The V1yu V1yu V1yu V1yu which controls digestion into the body
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarvak1maprad1 Sarvak1maprad1 Sarvak1maprad1 Sarvak1maprad1, Devasu=i Devasu=i Devasu=i Devasu=i
S1m1nya HomaS1m1nya HomaS1m1nya HomaS1m1nya Homa
The ordinary HomaHomaHomaHoma
Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti
Lit. 'coming together'
The state of merge in various stages of individual identity with cosmic identity known in Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga S3traS3traS3traS3tra as the merge of Grah2t4Grah2t4Grah2t4Grah2t4, Graha9aGraha9aGraha9aGraha9a, Gr1hyaGr1hyaGr1hyaGr1hya.
This is a state preliminary to Sam1dhi.Sam1dhi.Sam1dhi.Sam1dhi. Both Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti and Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi employ the same process,
however Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti deals with an impure mind, but Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi arises in a pure mind, therefore its
perception is much more advanced by the removal of covering (!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a). After purification of the
mind Sam1pattiSam1pattiSam1pattiSam1patti graduates into Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi.
vide also SamarasaSamarasaSamarasaSamarasa
Samarasa Samarasa Samarasa Samarasa (also SamarasatvaSamarasatvaSamarasatvaSamarasatva)
The experience of unity in Tantric practices, a state parallel to Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in YogaYogaYogaYoga
vide also MaithunaMaithunaMaithunaMaithuna
Samarpa9aSamarpa9aSamarpa9aSamarpa9a
The act of offering
Samastavidy1Samastavidy1Samastavidy1Samastavidy1
The Sth3la Sth3la Sth3la Sth3la (gross) worship of Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2
SamatvaSamatvaSamatvaSamatva (also Samat1Samat1Samat1Samat1)
Balance, equanimity
S1ma VedaS1ma VedaS1ma VedaS1ma Veda
The VedaVedaVedaVeda of chanting, one of the four Veda Sa%hit1Veda Sa%hit1Veda Sa%hit1Veda Sa%hit1-s
SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya
Traditional custom
SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya also means the five books of SanakaSanakaSanakaSanaka, SanandanaSanandanaSanandanaSanandana, Sanatkum1raSanatkum1raSanatkum1raSanatkum1ra, )uka)uka)uka)uka and Vasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7ha
because they describe the traditional custom, therefore the traditional custom of SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya becomes
SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya doctrine.
vide also )ubh1gama Pa6caka)ubh1gama Pa6caka)ubh1gama Pa6caka)ubh1gama Pa6caka
SamayanaSamayanaSamayanaSamayana
The state of emptiness, equanimity and mental tranquillity
In this state the cognitive, cognative and volitional functions cease to exist.
)1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1)1%bhav2 Mudr1
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The consort of )a%bhu Mudr1)a%bhu Mudr1)a%bhu Mudr1)a%bhu Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
vide also JJJJyoti=mat2yoti=mat2yoti=mat2yoti=mat2, Bhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhya, !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra
)a%bhu)a%bhu)a%bhu)a%bhu
Lit. 'causing happiness’
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Sa%dhy1Sa%dhy1Sa%dhy1Sa%dhy1
The twilight prayer
Sa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1ra
A work of dissolution
vide also M3la Triko9aM3la Triko9aM3la Triko9aM3la Triko9a, S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i
Sa%h1rakramaSa%h1rakramaSa%h1rakramaSa%h1rakrama
Going towards dissolution, a synonym for LayakramaLayakramaLayakramaLayakrama
Sa%hit1Sa%hit1Sa%hit1Sa%hit1
A collection of writings, the main ones being the four VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
S1m2pyaS1m2pyaS1m2pyaS1m2pya
The state in which the devotee realizes proximity with the Divine
vide also !tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati
Sa%kalpa Sa%kalpa Sa%kalpa Sa%kalpa (also Sa^kalpaSa^kalpaSa^kalpaSa^kalpa)
Resolve, determination, declaration of purpose
A spiritual technique when the practitioner makes a personal declaration of purpose in specific
circumstances like a P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1 or during Yoga NidraYoga NidraYoga NidraYoga Nidra
)a%kar1c1rya)a%kar1c1rya)a%kar1c1rya)a%kar1c1rya
vide )a^kara)a^kara)a^kara)a^kara
S1%khya S1%khya S1%khya S1%khya (also S1^khyaS1^khyaS1^khyaS1^khya)
Lit. 'number'
One of the +ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana-s
Sa%kr1ntiSa%kr1ntiSa%kr1ntiSa%kr1nti
The passage of the sun the northwards way
vise also Uttar1Uttar1Uttar1Uttar1yanayanayanayana
Sa%ny1sa Sa%ny1sa Sa%ny1sa Sa%ny1sa (also Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa)
Lit. 'renunciation of the world'
Renunciation as one of the four !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama-s; a way of investing KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s
There are gradual stages of Sa%ny1saSa%ny1saSa%ny1saSa%ny1sa life starting with Jij61suJij61suJij61suJij61su, then KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma, Ku7icakaKu7icakaKu7icakaKu7icaka, BahudaBahudaBahudaBahuda,
P3rnaP3rnaP3rnaP3rna, Ha%saHa%saHa%saHa%sa, etc., all as various degrees of spiritual life. Bhagavad G2taBhagavad G2taBhagavad G2taBhagavad G2ta says: "Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa
equals investing the KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s", in other words investing own actions for personal and community
development.
Sa%ny1sin Sa%ny1sin Sa%ny1sin Sa%ny1sin (also Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin, Sanny1s2 Sanny1s2 Sanny1s2 Sanny1s2)
Lit. 'giving up'
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Ascetic, one who has renounced all earthly concerns
vide also !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama, Ni=k1ma S1dhaka Ni=k1ma S1dhaka Ni=k1ma S1dhaka Ni=k1ma S1dhaka, Sv1mi Sv1mi Sv1mi Sv1mi
Samprad1yaSamprad1yaSamprad1yaSamprad1ya
Tradition, belief transmitted from one teacher to another
Sampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhiSampraj61ta Sam1dhi
Kind of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the practitioner is still able to differentiate
vide also Sam1dhi Praj61Sam1dhi Praj61Sam1dhi Praj61Sam1dhi Praj61
Sa%s1raSa%s1raSa%s1raSa%s1ra
Life of transmigration from one birth to another; the life of birth and death as the law of cyclic
spiritual progress
Sa%s1r2Sa%s1r2Sa%s1r2Sa%s1r2
vide Sak1ma S1dhakaSak1ma S1dhakaSak1ma S1dhakaSak1ma S1dhaka
Sa%0ayaSa%0ayaSa%0ayaSa%0aya
The state of doubt as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s
Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra
Latent impression in the Citta Citta Citta Citta as subtle form of V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti; sacramental rite in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s
The latent impressions as potentialities are the accumulated seeds of consciousness as objective
consciousness of past experiences which survive up to the state of Nirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhi. There are
multiple layers of Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra-s. The impressions (Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra-s) accompany every action (KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma).
By practicing Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama on own Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra-s the knowledge of previous births is obtained.
vide also K1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2ra, KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma, V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1, Ni=k1ma KarmaNi=k1ma KarmaNi=k1ma KarmaNi=k1ma Karma
Sa%sk4taSa%sk4taSa%sk4taSa%sk4ta
Lit. 'well done'
The Aryan language, which was standardised by P19ini P19ini P19ini P19ini the great grammarian of the 7th century
BCE
The language is also called Deva Bh1=1 Deva Bh1=1 Deva Bh1=1 Deva Bh1=1 (i.e. the language of gods).
Sa%varga Vidy1Sa%varga Vidy1Sa%varga Vidy1Sa%varga Vidy1
The knowledge of absorption
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s. It refers to the correlation between the individual
Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a-s and the universal V1yu V1yu V1yu V1yu in which Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a-s are absorbed. It is also related to the food
(AnnaAnnaAnnaAnna) giving, the individual Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a being seen as the food that will be given (therefore absorbed)
to the humankind (Vai0v1naVai0v1naVai0v1naVai0v1narararara) seen as the body of V1yu.V1yu.V1yu.V1yu.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Sa%vegaSa%vegaSa%vegaSa%vega
Urge, eagerness
vide also T2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vega
Sa%vidSa%vidSa%vidSa%vid
Perception
Sa%vitSa%vitSa%vitSa%vit
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Goddess Sa%vit Sa%vit Sa%vit Sa%vit also called Bhairav2Bhairav2Bhairav2Bhairav2; the Pure Consciousness synonym with CitCitCitCit
vide also Cittasa%vitCittasa%vitCittasa%vitCittasa%vit
Sa%yagdar0anaSa%yagdar0anaSa%yagdar0anaSa%yagdar0ana
The perfect vision that enables the devotee to dispel darkness and avoid Punarjanma Punarjanma Punarjanma Punarjanma (rebirth)
Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama
The state when Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91, Dhy1na Dhy1na Dhy1na Dhy1na and are Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi are applied together as three consecutive
stages towards J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na, a state of mental control over the applied awareness
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
)a9a)a9a)a9a)a9a
The species of hemp Cannabis Sativa or Crotolaria Juncea
vide also Mekhal1Mekhal1Mekhal1Mekhal1
SanakaSanakaSanakaSanaka
vide SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya
SanandanaSanandanaSanandanaSanandana
vide SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya
San1tana DharmaSan1tana DharmaSan1tana DharmaSan1tana Dharma
The Eternal DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma
Sanatkum1raSanatkum1raSanatkum1raSanatkum1ra
One of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1's sons
vide also Janarloka, SamayaJanarloka, SamayaJanarloka, SamayaJanarloka, Samaya
Sa^cita KarmaSa^cita KarmaSa^cita KarmaSa^cita Karma
Past actions not yet manifested, a synonym to Nirupakrama KarmaNirupakrama KarmaNirupakrama KarmaNirupakrama Karma
)198ilya Vidy1)198ilya Vidy1)198ilya Vidy1)198ilya Vidy1
The knowledge of )198ilya)198ilya)198ilya)198ilya
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s refers to the Soul (in the heart) as Pr1j6a Pr1j6a Pr1j6a Pr1j6a in the
K1ra9a )ar2ra. K1ra9a )ar2ra. K1ra9a )ar2ra. K1ra9a )ar2ra. The meditation is on the Soul expending and contracting in the centre of the heart
(H4dH4dH4dH4d).
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Sa^gaSa^gaSa^gaSa^ga
Attachment
vide also Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni
)ani)ani)ani)ani
The planet Saturn one of the NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s
Sa^kalpa Sa^kalpa Sa^kalpa Sa^kalpa (also Sa%kalpaSa%kalpaSa%kalpaSa%kalpa)
Lit. 'determination'
Resolution, a firm affirmation taken in specific yogic technique practices; purpose, desire
vide also Anu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1naAnu=7h1na
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)a^kara)a^kara)a^kara)a^kara
The author of the celebrated Tantric text Saundaryalahari Saundaryalahari Saundaryalahari Saundaryalahari (eighth century CE) known also as
)a^kar1c1rya )a^kar1c1rya )a^kar1c1rya )a^kar1c1rya or )a%kar1c1rya)a%kar1c1rya)a%kar1c1rya)a%kar1c1rya he is the founder of the ten orders ( Dasn1miDasn1miDasn1miDasn1mi) of mendicants in
India
vide also N1gaN1gaN1gaN1ga
Sa^ka71sanaSa^ka71sanaSa^ka71sanaSa^ka71sana
The twister !sana!sana!sana!sana
)a^kha)a^kha)a^kha)a^kha
Conch-shell used for ritual, ornaments or as instrument to produce sounds
)a^khin2)a^khin2)a^khin2)a^khin2
vide Padmin2Padmin2Padmin2Padmin2
)a^khin2 N182)a^khin2 N182)a^khin2 N182)a^khin2 N182
The connected to the left side of the body
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvonm1di92 Sarvonm1di92 Sarvonm1di92 Sarvonm1di92
Sanny1saSanny1saSanny1saSanny1sa
vide Sa%ny1saSa%ny1saSa%ny1saSa%ny1sa
Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin
vide Sa%ny1sinSa%ny1sinSa%ny1sinSa%ny1sin
)1nta)1nta)1nta)1nta
Peacefulness as one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
)1nti )1nti )1nti )1nti
Peacefulness as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
)1ntikarma)1ntikarma)1ntikarma)1ntikarma
Lit. 'action of peace'
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s giving protection from the evil influences of planets and curses by others,
or removes diseases and dispels fears bringing peace and happiness
This +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma will counterbalance the ill effects of the others five malefic magical rites, therefore
bringing the Tantric concept of polarity into effect.
Santo=aSanto=aSanto=aSanto=a
Contentment as one of the five NiyamaNiyamaNiyamaNiyama-s
Santo=aprati=7h1Santo=aprati=7h1Santo=aprati=7h1Santo=aprati=7h1
A state in which Santo=aSanto=aSanto=aSanto=a is firmly established
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing Santo=aprati=7h1Santo=aprati=7h1Santo=aprati=7h1Santo=aprati=7h1 becomes very happy.
Saptabh3miSaptabh3miSaptabh3miSaptabh3mi
The seven upper worlds
In the human body they correspond to the seven CakraCakraCakraCakra-s.
vide also LokaLokaLokaLoka
SapSapSapSapta Dh1tuta Dh1tuta Dh1tuta Dh1tu
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vide Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu
Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i
The seven seers
In astronomy the seven $=i$=i$=i$=i-s are the seven stars viz. Mar2ciMar2ciMar2ciMar2ci (or MarutMarutMarutMarut), AtriAtriAtriAtri, A^girasA^girasA^girasA^giras, PulastyaPulastyaPulastyaPulastya,
PulahaPulahaPulahaPulaha, KratuKratuKratuKratu and Vasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7ha of the constellation Ursa Major.
vide also Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2
Lit. 'she who is full of inspiration'
Consort of Lord Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1; name of a river (vide Pray1gaPray1gaPray1gaPray1ga and Trive92Trive92Trive92Trive92) in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
As a personification of Praj6aPraj6aPraj6aPraj6a, Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2 presides over arts and eloquence, wisdom and learning.
vide also $g Veda$g Veda$g Veda$g Veda
Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182
The N182N182N182N182 connected to the left shoulder
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarv1rthas1dha92Sarv1rthas1dha92Sarv1rthas1dha92Sarv1rthas1dha92
)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra
Body, frame
There are there bodies as states of consciousness viz. Sth3laSth3laSth3laSth3la (gross), S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma (subtle) and K1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9a
(causal). They are represented in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s in the form of the three types of )ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga-s and
experienced through the five Ko0aKo0aKo0aKo0a-s as different vibrations of energy. Beyond these three bodies
there is the Mah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2ra, their source associated with Tur2yaTur2yaTur2yaTur2ya state.
)1r2ra)1r2ra)1r2ra)1r2ra
The Soul in the Sth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2ra (gross body)
vide also J2vJ2vJ2vJ2v1tman1tman1tman1tman
)ar2r1kar=i92)ar2r1kar=i92)ar2r1kar=i92)ar2r1kar=i92
The attractive power of )ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
Sar=7iSar=7iSar=7iSar=7i
The state in which the devotee realizes the knowledge of the Divine
vide also !tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati
Sar3paSar3paSar3paSar3pa
With form
S1r3pyaS1r3pyaS1r3pyaS1r3pya
The state in which the devotee realizes same form with the Divine
vide also !tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati
Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92
The one in the form of all supports
In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of K=1rakaK=1rakaK=1rakaK=1raka
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
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Sarvadu5khavimoci92Sarvadu5khavimoci92Sarvadu5khavimoci92Sarvadu5khavimoci92
The remover of all sufferings
In the human subtle body corresponds to N1ga V1yu.N1ga V1yu.N1ga V1yu.N1ga V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2
The destroyer of duality
In the human subtle body corresponds to Su=umn1 N182.Su=umn1 N182.Su=umn1 N182.Su=umn1 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92
The delighter of all
In the human subtle body corresponds to V1ru92 N182V1ru92 N182V1ru92 N182V1ru92 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1
The giver of all sovereignty (authority)
In the human subtle body corresponds to J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of )o=aka)o=aka)o=aka)o=aka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarvaj61Sarvaj61Sarvaj61Sarvaj61
The one who knows all
In the human gross body corresponds to J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of RecakaRecakaRecakaRecaka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2
The one full of all knowledge
In the human gross body corresponds to J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of D1hakaD1hakaD1hakaD1haka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92
The releaser of all
In the human subtle body corresponds to Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1
The giver of all desires (wants)
In the human subtle body corresponds to Sam1na V1yuSam1na V1yuSam1na V1yuSam1na V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92
The one who attracts all
In the human subtle body corresponds to Vi0vodar1 N182Vi0vodar1 N182Vi0vodar1 N182Vi0vodar1 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1
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One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s
The B2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja Mantra is Sva%Sva%Sva%Sva%.
Sarvama^gal1k1ri92Sarvama^gal1k1ri92Sarvama^gal1k1ri92Sarvama^gal1k1ri92
The one bringing all auspicious things
In the human subtle body corresponds to Ud1na V1yuUd1na V1yuUd1na V1yuUd1na V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2
Consisting of all MantraMantraMantraMantra-s
In the human subtle body corresponds to Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92
The one bringing to a state of peace the indication of death
In the human subtle body corresponds to K3rma V1yuK3rma V1yuK3rma V1yuK3rma V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel consisting entirely of bliss'
The Red Central Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presiding by Mah1tripur1sundar2 )aktiMah1tripur1sundar2 )aktiMah1tripur1sundar2 )aktiMah1tripur1sundar2 )akti (LaLaLaLalit1lit1lit1lit1)
It is also known as Binduma98ala CakraBinduma98ala CakraBinduma98ala CakraBinduma98ala Cakra. Here is where Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1 as supreme K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2 is
united with Her Lord Kame0varaKame0varaKame0varaKame0vara in the state of supreme union of Sat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nanda in U882y1na U882y1na U882y1na U882y1na P27haP27haP27haP27ha. It is represented as three BinduBinduBinduBindu-s (points), the one above representing the face, the two
below representing the breasts. Meditation on this CakraCakraCakraCakra brings the identity of the S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka with
Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1.
vide also Par1binduPar1binduPar1binduPar1bindu, BinduBinduBinduBindu
Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2
The one full of all bliss
In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of K=obhaka.K=obhaka.K=obhaka.K=obhaka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2
The one beautiful in all limbs
In the human subtle body corresponds to Devadatta V1yuDevadatta V1yuDevadatta V1yuDevadatta V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1
The dispeller of all evil
In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of Udg1raka.Udg1raka.Udg1raka.Udg1raka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%kar2
The doer of what is liked by all
In the human subtle body corresponds to Vy1na V1yuVy1na V1yuVy1na V1yuVy1na V1yu.
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vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1
The giver of the fruit of all wants
In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of Mohaka.Mohaka.Mohaka.Mohaka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel protecting all'
The ten Blue Triangles Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presided by Tripuram1lin2 )aktiTripuram1lin2 )aktiTripuram1lin2 )aktiTripuram1lin2 )akti
The )akti)akti)akti)akti-s to be worshipped in this CakraCakraCakraCakra are the deities of protection namely Sarvaj61Sarvaj61Sarvaj61Sarvaj61,
Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1, Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1, Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2, Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2, Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92, Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1, Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2Sarv1nandamay2, Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92, Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1. In the human subtle body they are manifestations of Sam1na V1yuSam1na V1yuSam1na V1yuSam1na V1yu
within the Manip3ra CakraManip3ra CakraManip3ra CakraManip3ra Cakra as Vahnikal1Vahnikal1Vahnikal1Vahnikal1 (vital fire). The ten functions of Vahnikal1Vahnikal1Vahnikal1Vahnikal1 manifest as
ten J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni-s in the gross body (vide J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni).
Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92Sarvarak=1svar3pi92
The one in the form of all protections
In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of J4mbhaka.J4mbhaka.J4mbhaka.J4mbhaka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92
The one pleasing (charming) to all
In the human subtle body corresponds to P3=1 N182P3=1 N182P3=1 N182P3=1 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel removing all sickness'
The eight Red Triangles Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presided by Tripurasiddh1 )aktiTripurasiddh1 )aktiTripurasiddh1 )aktiTripurasiddh1 )akti
The )akti)akti)akti)akti-s to be worshipped in this CakraCakraCakraCakra are the deities of mental expressions (V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s)
namely Va0in2Va0in2Va0in2Va0in2, K1me02K1me02K1me02K1me02, Modin2Modin2Modin2Modin2, Vimal1Vimal1Vimal1Vimal1, Aru91Aru91Aru91Aru91, Jayin2Jayin2Jayin2Jayin2, SarveSarveSarveSarve02020202 (or Sarve0var2Sarve0var2Sarve0var2Sarve0var2) and
Kaulin2Kaulin2Kaulin2Kaulin2. In the human mind they manifest as Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1-s of two sets of polarities i.e. )2ta)2ta)2ta)2ta (calm) and
U=9aU=9aU=9aU=9a (ardent), SukhaSukhaSukhaSukha (delighted) and Du5khaDu5khaDu5khaDu5kha (distressed), Icch1Icch1Icch1Icch1 (wish) and the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s
namely SattvaSattvaSattvaSattva (equilibrium), RajasRajasRajasRajas (activity), TamasTamasTamasTamas (inertia). At this stage the S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka is able
to achieve SarvarogaharaSarvarogaharaSarvarogaharaSarvarogahara, the curing of all ills by overcoming the opposites (DvandvaDvandvaDvandvaDvandva-s), the
individual self as will (Icch1Icch1Icch1Icch1) and the qualities (Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s), the essence of the Self being beyond all.
SarSarSarSarv1rthav1rthav1rthav1rtha
Lit. 'all accomplishments'
A yogic state when the mind (as CittaCittaCittaCitta) becomes pure
Thus it allows the combined experience of Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a and D40ya D40ya D40ya D40ya (i.e. the subject and the object of
awareness) which CittaCittaCittaCitta is able to reflect.
vide also V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1
Sarv1rthas1dhaSarv1rthas1dhaSarv1rthas1dhaSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakraka Cakraka Cakraka Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel creating all prosperity'
The Ten Red Triangles Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presided by Tripura0r2 )aktiTripura0r2 )aktiTripura0r2 )aktiTripura0r2 )akti
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The )akti)akti)akti)akti-s to be worshipped in this CakraCakraCakraCakra are the deities of accomplishments namely
Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1, Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1, SarvapriyaSarvapriyaSarvapriyaSarvapriya%kar2%kar2%kar2%kar2, Sarvama^gal1kari92Sarvama^gal1kari92Sarvama^gal1kari92Sarvama^gal1kari92, Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1, Sarvadu5khavimoci92Sarvadu5khavimoci92Sarvadu5khavimoci92Sarvadu5khavimoci92, Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92Sarvam4tyupra0ama92, Sarvavighaniv1ri92Sarvavighaniv1ri92Sarvavighaniv1ri92Sarvavighaniv1ri92, Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2, Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92. In the subtle body they correspond to the ten V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu-
s viz. Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a, Ap1naAp1naAp1naAp1na, Vy1naVy1naVy1naVy1na, Ud1naUd1naUd1naUd1na, Sam1naSam1naSam1naSam1na, N1gaN1gaN1gaN1ga, K3rmaK3rmaK3rmaK3rma, K4karK4karK4karK4karaaaa, DevadattaDevadattaDevadattaDevadatta,
Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1.
vide also V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu
Sarv1rths1dha92Sarv1rths1dha92Sarv1rths1dha92Sarv1rths1dha92
The one who accomplishes all material gains
In the human subtle body corresponds to Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1
The giver of all powers
In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of Pacaka.Pacaka.Pacaka.Pacaka.
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarv10a%k=obha9a CakraSarv10a%k=obha9a CakraSarv10a%k=obha9a CakraSarv10a%k=obha9a Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel agitating all'
The Eight-petals Red Lotus Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presided by Tripur1sundar2 )aktiTripur1sundar2 )aktiTripur1sundar2 )aktiTripur1sundar2 )akti
The )akti)akti)akti)akti-s to be worshipped on the petals are the deities who agitate the mind viz.
Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1, Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1, Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1Ana^gamadan1, Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1Ana^gamadan1tur1, Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1Ana^garekh1,
Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2, Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01Ana^gamadan1^ku01 and Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2. They correspond to the human
expressions and attitudes of VacanaVacanaVacanaVacana, Upek=aUpek=aUpek=aUpek=a, !nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda, GamanaGamanaGamanaGamana, HHHH1na1na1na1na, VisargaVisargaVisargaVisarga, !d1na!d1na!d1na!d1na and
Up1d1naUp1d1naUp1d1naUp1d1na.
Sarvasa%k=obhi92Sarvasa%k=obhi92Sarvasa%k=obhi92Sarvasa%k=obhi92
The agitator of all
In the human subtle body corresponds to Ala%bus1 N182Ala%bus1 N182Ala%bus1 N182Ala%bus1 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvasa%mohi92Sarvasa%mohi92Sarvasa%mohi92Sarvasa%mohi92
The one who can delude all (everything)
In the human subtle body corresponds to Hastijihv1 N182Hastijihv1 N182Hastijihv1 N182Hastijihv1 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1
The giver of all material gains
In the human subtle body corresponds to Ap1na V1yuAp1na V1yuAp1na V1yuAp1na V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92
The one who can fulfil and satisfy all
In the human subtle body corresponds to I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
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Lit. 'the wheel fulfilling all desires'
The Sixteen-petals Blue Lotus Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presided by Tripure0i Tripure0i Tripure0i Tripure0i (+oda02+oda02+oda02+oda02) )akti )akti )akti )akti
The )akti)akti)akti)akti-s to be worshipped on the petals are the deities of attraction viz. K1m1kar=i92 K1m1kar=i92 K1m1kar=i92 K1m1kar=i92 Buddhy1kar=i92Buddhy1kar=i92Buddhy1kar=i92Buddhy1kar=i92, Aha%k1r1kar=i92 Aha%k1r1kar=i92 Aha%k1r1kar=i92 Aha%k1r1kar=i92, )abd1kar=i92 )abd1kar=i92 )abd1kar=i92 )abd1kar=i92, Spar01kar=i92 Spar01kar=i92 Spar01kar=i92 Spar01kar=i92, R3p1kar=i92 R3p1kar=i92 R3p1kar=i92 R3p1kar=i92, Ras1kar=i92Ras1kar=i92Ras1kar=i92Ras1kar=i92, Gandh1kar=i92Gandh1kar=i92Gandh1kar=i92Gandh1kar=i92, Cittakar=i92Cittakar=i92Cittakar=i92Cittakar=i92, Dhairy1kar=i92Dhairy1kar=i92Dhairy1kar=i92Dhairy1kar=i92, Sm4ty1kar=i92 Sm4ty1kar=i92 Sm4ty1kar=i92 Sm4ty1kar=i92, N1m1kar=i92N1m1kar=i92N1m1kar=i92N1m1kar=i92, B2j1kar=i92B2j1kar=i92B2j1kar=i92B2j1kar=i92, !tm1kar=i92!tm1kar=i92!tm1kar=i92!tm1kar=i92, AAAAm4t1kar=i92 m4t1kar=i92 m4t1kar=i92 m4t1kar=i92 and )arir1kar=i92)arir1kar=i92)arir1kar=i92)arir1kar=i92. These attractive powers as
manifestations of M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1, veil the consciousness. In the human body they are experienced through
the five Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta-s, the five J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya-s, the five KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya-s and ManasManasManasManas.
Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel granting every happiness'
The Fourteen Blue Triangles Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presided by Tipurav1sin2 )aktiTipurav1sin2 )aktiTipurav1sin2 )aktiTipurav1sin2 )akti
The )akti)akti)akti)akti-s to be worshipped in this CakraCakraCakraCakra are the deities granting all that is auspicious viz.
Sarvasa%k=obhi92Sarvasa%k=obhi92Sarvasa%k=obhi92Sarvasa%k=obhi92, Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92, Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92, Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92, Sarvasa%mohin2Sarvasa%mohin2Sarvasa%mohin2Sarvasa%mohin2, Sarvastambhi92Sarvastambhi92Sarvastambhi92Sarvastambhi92, Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92, Sarvava0a^kar2Sarvava0a^kar2Sarvava0a^kar2Sarvava0a^kar2, Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92, Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92, Sarv1rthas1dha92Sarv1rthas1dha92Sarv1rthas1dha92Sarv1rthas1dha92, Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92, Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2, Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2. They correspond with the fourteen main N182N182N182N182-s in the human body (S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra) namely
Ala%bus1Ala%bus1Ala%bus1Ala%bus1, Kuh3Kuh3Kuh3Kuh3, Vi0vodar1Vi0vodar1Vi0vodar1Vi0vodar1, V1ru92V1ru92V1ru92V1ru92, Hastijihv1Hastijihv1Hastijihv1Hastijihv1, Yo0ovat2Yo0ovat2Yo0ovat2Yo0ovat2, Payasvin2Payasvin2Payasvin2Payasvin2, G1ndh1r2G1ndh1r2G1ndh1r2G1ndh1r2, P3=1P3=1P3=1P3=1,
)a^khin2)a^khin2)a^khin2)a^khin2, Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2, I81I81I81I81, Pi^gal1Pi^gal1Pi^gal1Pi^gal1, Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1.
Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92Sarvasaubh1gyad1yi92
The giver of all good fortunes
In the human subtle body corresponds to DhanaDhanaDhanaDhana6jay1 V1yu.6jay1 V1yu.6jay1 V1yu.6jay1 V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1
The giver of all that is perfect
In the human subtle body corresponds to Pr19a V1yu.Pr19a V1yu.Pr19a V1yu.Pr19a V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel granting all miraculous powers'
The White Central Triangle Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presided by Tripur1mb1 )aktiTripur1mb1 )aktiTripur1mb1 )aktiTripur1mb1 )akti
It is also known as Triko9a CakraTriko9a CakraTriko9a CakraTriko9a Cakra, Yonima98ala CakraYonima98ala CakraYonima98ala CakraYonima98ala Cakra, M3la Triko9a CakraM3la Triko9a CakraM3la Triko9a CakraM3la Triko9a Cakra. At the corners of
the triangle are the )akti)akti)akti)akti-s to be worshipped in this CakraCakraCakraCakra, the !vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1-s namely
K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2K1me0var2, Vajre0var2 Vajre0var2 Vajre0var2 Vajre0var2 and Bhagam1lin2 Bhagam1lin2 Bhagam1lin2 Bhagam1lin2 presiding over the three principles of existence (
AvyaktaAvyaktaAvyaktaAvyakta, Aha%k1ra Aha%k1ra Aha%k1ra Aha%k1ra and MahatMahatMahatMahat). The corners of the triangles are the three P27haP27haP27haP27ha-s namely
K1mar3paK1mar3paK1mar3paK1mar3pa, P3r9agiri P3r9agiri P3r9agiri P3r9agiri and J1landharaJ1landharaJ1landharaJ1landhara as symbols of creation. Outside the triangle there are the
three !yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1!yudha Devat1-s presiding over the weapons of Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1Dev2 Lalit1.
vide also Catu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27ha
Sarvastambhi92Sarvastambhi92Sarvastambhi92Sarvastambhi92
The one who can arrests (restrain) all
In the human subtle body corresponds to Ya0ovat2 N182Ya0ovat2 N182Ya0ovat2 N182Ya0ovat2 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
SarvavSarvavSarvavSarvava0a^kar2a0a^kar2a0a^kar2a0a^kar2
The controller of all
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In the human subtle body corresponds to G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92
The chaser of all
In the human subtle body corresponds to Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
SarvavighaSarvavighaSarvavighaSarvavighaniv1ri92niv1ri92niv1ri92niv1ri92
The one overcoming all obstacles
In the human subtle body corresponds to K4kara V1yu.K4kara V1yu.K4kara V1yu.K4kara V1yu.
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2
The destroyer of all diseases
In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of Pl1vaka.Pl1vaka.Pl1vaka.Pl1vaka.
vide also SaSaSaSarvarak=1kara Cakrarvarak=1kara Cakrarvarak=1kara Cakrarvarak=1kara Cakra
Sarve02Sarve02Sarve02Sarve02
The active one
One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental quality of RajasRajasRajasRajas
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
Sarve0var2Sarve0var2Sarve0var2Sarve0var2
vide Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92
The intoxicator of all
In the human subtle body corresponds to )a^khi)a^khi)a^khi)a^khin2 N182n2 N182n2 N182n2 N182.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
S1=71^ga Pra91maS1=71^ga Pra91maS1=71^ga Pra91maS1=71^ga Pra91ma
Prostration of the six limbs
)1stra)1stra)1stra)1stra
Scripture
vide also TantraTantraTantraTantra
SatSatSatSat
Being; existence; reality
The VedaVedaVedaVeda-s say: The Reality is one, the wise speak of It in different ways (Ekem Sat Vipr1 Ekem Sat Vipr1 Ekem Sat Vipr1 Ekem Sat Vipr1 Bahudh1 VBahudh1 VBahudh1 VBahudh1 Vadantiadantiadantiadanti)
vide Sat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nanda, )iva )akti )iva )akti )iva )akti )iva )akti, Svar3pa Svar3pa Svar3pa Svar3pa
+a7 Cakra Bheda+a7 Cakra Bheda+a7 Cakra Bheda+a7 Cakra Bheda
Piercing the six CakraCakraCakraCakra-s as a process towards attaining spiritual liberation (NirvanaNirvanaNirvanaNirvana)
Sat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nanda
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The triad Existence-Consciousness-Bliss, a state reached through Dharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhi as the
experience of united attributes of !tman!tman!tman!tman
It is a parallel concept with the Indra Agni Soma Indra Agni Soma Indra Agni Soma Indra Agni Soma from the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s (vide Indra Agni Soma Indra Agni Soma Indra Agni Soma Indra Agni Soma S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya) therefore the Dharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhi becomes the J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na, in Vedic terms is a S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya
expression.
vide Saccid1nandaSaccid1nandaSaccid1nandaSaccid1nanda, Tad1k1Tad1k1Tad1k1Tad1k1r1pattir1pattir1pattir1patti
Sat2Sat2Sat2Sat2
A spouse of )iva)iva)iva)iva
vide Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2, P27ha P27ha P27ha P27ha
+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma
Lit. 'six actions'
The six magical rites in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s; the six yogic processes of purification
The +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s as magical rites are )1ntikarma)1ntikarma)1ntikarma)1ntikarma, Stambha9akarmaStambha9akarmaStambha9akarmaStambha9akarma, Va0ikara9akarmaVa0ikara9akarmaVa0ikara9akarmaVa0ikara9akarma,
Vidve=a9akarmaVidve=a9akarmaVidve=a9akarmaVidve=a9akarma, UccUccUccUcc17anakarma17anakarma17anakarma17anakarmaand M1ra9akarmaM1ra9akarmaM1ra9akarmaM1ra9akarma. They are associated with specific deities,
B2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja MantraB2ja Mantra-s, gross elements, colours or compass directions. The S1dhan1S1dhan1S1dhan1S1dhan1 of the five malefic
magical rites is considered to be a lower form of spirituality and such practices are not a vehicle of
enlightenment.
As yogic processes of purification, the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s are DhautiDhautiDhautiDhauti, BastiBastiBastiBasti, NetiNetiNetiNeti, NauliNauliNauliNauli, Tr17aka Tr17aka Tr17aka Tr17aka and
Kap1labh1tiKap1labh1tiKap1labh1tiKap1labh1ti. Their practice results in acquiring )odhana)odhana)odhana)odhana.
vide also NigrahahomaNigrahahomaNigrahahomaNigrahahoma, Yogam1y1 S1dhanaYogam1y1 S1dhanaYogam1y1 S1dhanaYogam1y1 S1dhana
Satk1ryav1daSatk1ryav1daSatk1ryav1daSatk1ryav1da
In S1%khyaS1%khyaS1%khyaS1%khya the concept that every K1ryaK1ryaK1ryaK1rya potentially exists in its K1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9aK1ra9a
Satsa^gaSatsa^gaSatsa^gaSatsa^ga
A gathering to discuss spiritual themes
SattvaSattvaSattvaSattva
Lit. 'reality; true essence'
The quality of purity, equilibrium and rhythm
It is one of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra, Sarve02Sarve02Sarve02Sarve02
SattvasSattvasSattvasSattvasa%0uddhia%0uddhia%0uddhia%0uddhi
Purity of the heart as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Sattva TapasSattva TapasSattva TapasSattva Tapas
The purification of Sattva Gu9aSattva Gu9aSattva Gu9aSattva Gu9a
vide also TapasTapasTapasTapas
Sattya% )iva% Sundara%Sattya% )iva% Sundara%Sattya% )iva% Sundara%Sattya% )iva% Sundara%
Truth Bliss Beauty
SatyaSatyaSatyaSatya
Lit. 'true; pure'
The quality of being true as one of the five YamaYamaYamaYama-s and one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
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vide also Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1
Satyak1ma Vidy1Satyak1ma Vidy1Satyak1ma Vidy1Satyak1ma Vidy1
The knowledge of Satyak1maSatyak1maSatyak1maSatyak1ma
A Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) describes the knowledge of Satyak1ma J1b1la Satyak1ma J1b1la Satyak1ma J1b1la Satyak1ma J1b1la about the four P1daP1daP1daP1da-s (namely Pr1naPr1naPr1naPr1na, Ak=iAk=iAk=iAk=i, )rava9a )rava9a )rava9a )rava9a and ManasManasManasManas) leading to the knowledge of
Sagu9a Brahman.Sagu9a Brahman.Sagu9a Brahman.Sagu9a Brahman.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
SatyalokaSatyalokaSatyalokaSatyaloka
The highest of the fourteen worlds known also as BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka
It is the abode of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1, the heaven of truth and the accomplishment of VivekaVivekaVivekaViveka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka, Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra
Satyaprati=7h1Satyaprati=7h1Satyaprati=7h1Satyaprati=7h1
A state in which SatyaSatyaSatyaSatya is firmly established
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing Satyaprati=7h1Satyaprati=7h1Satyaprati=7h1Satyaprati=7h1 will have the power to accomplish actions by words or
thoughts.
Satya YugaSatya YugaSatya YugaSatya Yuga
An age of the world consisting of 1,728,000 years
vide YugaYugaYugaYuga
Saubh1gyaSaubh1gyaSaubh1gyaSaubh1gya
Good fortune, success
)auca)auca)auca)auca
Physical and mental purity as one of the five NiyamaNiyamaNiyamaNiyama-s and one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Purity is an essential condition before awakening of energies that will amplify the qualities of
various planes either positive or negative in colour.
vide also )auca)auca)auca)aucaprati=7h1prati=7h1prati=7h1prati=7h1
)aucaprati=7h1)aucaprati=7h1)aucaprati=7h1)aucaprati=7h1
A state in which )auca)auca)auca)auca is firmly established
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing )aucaprati=7h1)aucaprati=7h1)aucaprati=7h1)aucaprati=7h1 develops detachment towards one's own body and non-
attachment to others.
Saumya HomaSaumya HomaSaumya HomaSaumya Homa
HomaHomaHomaHoma for the benefit of a certain person
Saundaryalahar2Saundaryalahar2Saundaryalahar2Saundaryalahar2
vide )a^ka)a^ka)a^ka)a^karararara
)ava)ava)ava)ava
Corpse
Savic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhiSavic1r1 Sam1dhi
Lit. 'Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi with Vic1raVic1raVic1raVic1ra'
A stage of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which the consciousness is experienced as reflection of the form as state of Vic1raVic1raVic1raVic1ra
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vide also Savikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhi
From Savic1r1 Sam1dhi Savic1r1 Sam1dhi Savic1r1 Sam1dhi Savic1r1 Sam1dhi onwards the Dra=7a Dra=7a Dra=7a Dra=7a is able to experience Pratyabhij61.Pratyabhij61.Pratyabhij61.Pratyabhij61.
Savikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhi
Lit. 'Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi with VikalpaVikalpaVikalpaVikalpa'
A Sab2jaSab2jaSab2jaSab2ja form of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in which there is still duality between J61t1 J61t1 J61t1 J61t1 (the One who knows) and
J6eya J6eya J6eya J6eya (object of knowledge) becoming one only in Nirvikalp1 Sam1dhiNirvikalp1 Sam1dhiNirvikalp1 Sam1dhiNirvikalp1 Sam1dhi
Savikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhi is of four kinds namely Savitark1Savitark1Savitark1Savitark1, Savic1r1Savic1r1Savic1r1Savic1r1, !nanda !nanda !nanda !nanda and Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1Asmit1 as
experiences with a form of VikalpaVikalpaVikalpaVikalpa.
Savitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhiSavitark1 Sam1dhi
Lit. 'Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi Sam1dhi with VitarkaVitarkaVitarkaVitarka'
The first stage of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi, a state when consciousness alternates between )abda)abda)abda)abda (as word), ArthaArthaArthaArtha
(as object of senses) and J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na (as meaning), as expression of VitarkaVitarkaVitarkaVitarka state
vide also Savikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhiSavikalp1 Sam1dhi
Savit4Savit4Savit4Savit4
S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya, the Sun God; power as one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
vide also G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2, Savit4 SatyaprasavaSavit4 SatyaprasavaSavit4 SatyaprasavaSavit4 Satyaprasava
Savit4 SatyaprasavaSavit4 SatyaprasavaSavit4 SatyaprasavaSavit4 Satyaprasava
Savit4Savit4Savit4Savit4 of continuous virtue or truth
One of the eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-s, an aspect of Savit4Savit4Savit4Savit4
S1vitr2S1vitr2S1vitr2S1vitr2
vide G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2
S1yujyaS1yujyaS1yujyaS1yujya
The state in which the devotee realizes identity with the Divine
vide also !tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati!tma Rati
)e=a)e=a)e=a)e=a
vide AnantaAnantaAnantaAnanta
)e=an1ga)e=an1ga)e=an1ga)e=an1ga
vide AnantaAnantaAnantaAnanta
SetuSetuSetuSetu
Bridge
Sev1Sev1Sev1Sev1
Personal service to GuruGuruGuruGuru
SevakaSevakaSevakaSevaka
Servant; a person engaged in service to God
SiddhaSiddhaSiddhaSiddha
Perfect being; saint; one possessing SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s; a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 established in Dharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhi
Siddh1nt1c1raSiddh1nt1c1raSiddh1nt1c1raSiddh1nt1c1ra
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The final aim doctrine of TantraTantraTantraTantra
A Tantric path based on meditation performed in an isolated environment.
Siddhap27haSiddhap27haSiddhap27haSiddhap27ha
A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 denoting perfection; a place where a high spiritual
person attained SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s
The Catu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27ha-s (the four P27haP27haP27haP27ha-s) are considered to be Siddhap27haSiddhap27haSiddhap27haSiddhap27ha-s as well.
Siddh1rthaSiddh1rthaSiddh1rthaSiddh1rtha
Lit. 'one who has fulfilled the goal'
A name of Buddha GautamaBuddha GautamaBuddha GautamaBuddha Gautama
Siddh1sanaSiddh1sanaSiddh1sanaSiddh1sana
The perfect !sana!sana!sana!sana
SiddhaughaSiddhaughaSiddhaughaSiddhaugha
Lit. 'the perfect teachers'
Three aspects of )iva )iva )iva )iva as part of Navan1thaNavan1thaNavan1thaNavan1tha----s represented in the human body by the two eyes
(NetraNetraNetraNetra) and the genital organ (UpasthaUpasthaUpasthaUpastha)
The SiddhaughaSiddhaughaSiddhaughaSiddhaugha-s are )r2 J61n1nanda, )r2 Saty1nanda and )r2 P3r91nanda.
Siddhi
Power resulting from YogaYogaYogaYoga; power of intellect
There are eight major Siddhi Siddhi Siddhi Siddhi (vide A=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhiA=7asiddhi) and many minor SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s viz. VedhaVedhaVedhaVedha, Nidhi Nidhi Nidhi Nidhi, A6janaA6janaA6janaA6jana, P1duk1 P1duk1 P1duk1 P1duk1, Bila Bila Bila Bila, Kha8ga Kha8ga Kha8ga Kha8ga, !kar=a9a !kar=a9a !kar=a9a !kar=a9a, Va0ya Va0ya Va0ya Va0ya, etc. Their acquisition requires AmAmAmAm4t1p3r9a4t1p3r9a4t1p3r9a4t1p3r9a
(purity of mind). SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s are gifts of Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 and it is the consciousness itself through
A6janat1A6janat1A6janat1A6janat1 which identifies with the object, quality or manifestation by using a specific state known
as Sa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yamaSa%yama.
vide also Utkr1nti Utkr1nti Utkr1nti Utkr1nti, Vibh3tiVibh3tiVibh3tiVibh3ti
)ilpi Yog2)ilpi Yog2)ilpi Yog2)ilpi Yog2
A Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 artist using art for spiritual growth towards YogaYogaYogaYoga
Si%h1sanaSi%h1sanaSi%h1sanaSi%h1sana
The lion !sana!sana!sana!sana; the lion's throne
)irovrata)irovrata)irovrata)irovrata
Lit. 'fire devotion'
The rite of carrying fire on the head as symbol of opening the head to higher consciousness
This is also a kind of )aiva )aiva )aiva )aiva initiation (according to S3ta Sa%hit1S3ta Sa%hit1S3ta Sa%hit1S3ta Sa%hit1).
vide also VrataVrataVrataVrata
)i=ya)i=ya)i=ya)i=ya
(from the Sanskrit root )1s)1s)1s)1s i.e. to teach)
Lit. 'one who is to be taught'
Disciple of spiritual teaching
vide also GuruGuruGuruGuru
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)2ta)2ta)2ta)2ta
Lit. 'cold; cool'
The mental activity of being calm, unmoved
vide also SaSaSaSarvarogahara Cakra, Va0in2rvarogahara Cakra, Va0in2rvarogahara Cakra, Va0in2rvarogahara Cakra, Va0in2
)2t1)2t1)2t1)2t1
The wife of R1ma R1ma R1ma R1ma (vide)
)2tal2)2tal2)2tal2)2tal2
Lit. 'causing coolness'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
)2tk1r2)2tk1r2)2tk1r2)2tk1r2
Lit. 'causing the sound )2t)2t)2t)2t'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
)2tkrama)2tkrama)2tkrama)2tkrama
Yogic technique of taking water through the mouth and expelling it through the nostrils as one of
the three Kap1labhatiKap1labhatiKap1labhatiKap1labhati-s
)iva)iva)iva)iva
Lit. 'in whom all things lie; auspicious'
Lord )iva )iva )iva )iva one of the Hindu trinity as RudraRudraRudraRudra, the destroyer
His various names indicate particular states, qualities and manifestations of the Self in its descent
towards the many. Many of His names are given in the Pura9aPura9aPura9aPura9a-s like AgniAgniAgniAgni, Padma Padma Padma Padma, K3rma K3rma K3rma K3rma, )iva )iva )iva )iva, V1manaV1manaV1manaV1mana, etc., as well as in )iva Sahasran1ma )iva Sahasran1ma )iva Sahasran1ma )iva Sahasran1ma (one thousand names of )iva)iva)iva)iva). His abode is
Mount Kail1Kail1Kail1Kail1sa sa sa sa (vide). Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva promulgates His teachings in works as Y1malaY1malaY1malaY1mala, D1mara D1mara D1mara D1mara, )iva )iva )iva )iva S3traS3traS3traS3tra and TantraTantraTantraTantra-s. He is the first devotee of )r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1 and the original GuruGuruGuruGuru (!din1tha!din1tha!din1tha!din1tha). As
RudraRudraRudraRudra, )iva)iva)iva)iva brings about the destruction of the ego (Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra) and transformation. In His
representations )iva)iva)iva)iva's third eye is a symbol of spiritual wisdom, the tiger skin represents the slain of
the tiger of lust, the snakes are symbol of vital energy.
vide also BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman, Parama0ivaParama0ivaParama0ivaParama0iva, )iva )akti )iva )akti )iva )akti )iva )akti, Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti
)ivad3t2)ivad3t2)ivad3t2)ivad3t2
)iva)iva)iva)iva-s messenger; one of the many names of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
vide also D3t2D3t2D3t2D3t2
)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga
Lit. ' mark of )iva)iva)iva)iva'
An oval-shaped form representing the pure consciousness of )iva)iva)iva)iva; the cosmic universal mind
(Cid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10a); a symbol of )iva)iva)iva)iva or )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti principle
)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga-s can be of three kinds according to their R3paR3paR3paR3pa-s viz. Dh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^gaDh3mrali^ga, Itarali^ga Itarali^ga Itarali^ga Itarali^ga and
Jyotirli^gaJyotirli^gaJyotirli^gaJyotirli^ga. At one end of the form is time (K1laK1laK1laK1la) representing )iva)iva)iva)iva, at the other end is space
(!k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a) representing )akti)akti)akti)akti, in the centre is BinduBinduBinduBindu, the place of union.
vise also Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a
)iv)iv)iv)ivar1triar1triar1triar1tri
Lit. ')iva)iva)iva)iva's night'
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A festival in honour of )iva)iva)iva)iva. Esoterically )ivar1tri)ivar1tri)ivar1tri)ivar1tri is the day when J2vaJ2vaJ2vaJ2va realizes own true nature.
)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
Dual principal of )iva )iva )iva )iva and )akti)akti)akti)akti
vide also TantraTantraTantraTantra, K=udra Brahm198a K=udra Brahm198a K=udra Brahm198a K=udra Brahm198a, )aktim1n )akti )aktim1n )akti )aktim1n )akti )aktim1n )akti
)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti is Brahman. Brahman. Brahman. Brahman. From Tantric point of view )iva )iva )iva )iva is time (K1laK1laK1laK1la) and pure consciousness, )akti)akti)akti)akti is space (!k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a) and the kinetic energy of the pure consciousness, i.e. the Absolute as
activity. )ivatattva )ivatattva )ivatattva )ivatattva and )aktitattva )aktitattva )aktitattva )aktitattva are really one as static and kinetic aspects of the same Reality
(SatSatSatSat). This principle pervades the whole universe as dual form of polarity (vide )ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga)ivali^ga for
symbol). In the human body (Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a), )akti)akti)akti)akti takes the main form as Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2Dev2 Ku98alin2 in
M3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra CakraM3l1dh1ra Cakra and )iva)iva)iva)iva as Jyotirli^gaJyotirli^gaJyotirli^gaJyotirli^ga in )ahasr1ra Cakra.)ahasr1ra Cakra.)ahasr1ra Cakra.)ahasr1ra Cakra.
vide also TantraTantraTantraTantra, K=udra Brahma98aK=udra Brahma98aK=udra Brahma98aK=udra Brahma98a, )aktim1n )akti)aktim1n )akti)aktim1n )akti)aktim1n )akti
)ivatattva)ivatattva)ivatattva)ivatattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of Pure Consciousness (CitCitCitCit)
vide also )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
)ivayog2)ivayog2)ivayog2)ivayog2
A Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 follower of )iva)iva)iva)iva
)ivayuvat2)ivayuvat2)ivayuvat2)ivayuvat2
Lit. ')iva)iva)iva)iva's young woman'
The five downwards-pointed triangles representing the )akti )akti )akti )akti in the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra
vide also )r2ka97ha)r2ka97ha)r2ka97ha)r2ka97ha
SkandaSkandaSkandaSkanda
Lit. 'the jumping one'
A name for K1rttikeyaK1rttikeyaK1rttikeyaK1rttikeya, the God of war, a son of Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva
)loka)loka)loka)loka
Verse of a sacred text
SmaraSmaraSmaraSmara
Lit. 'loving recollection; love'
One of the names of K1madeva K1madeva K1madeva K1madeva (the God of love) as one who keeps the memory of a love
experience
SmaranaSmaranaSmaranaSmarana
One of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga as devotional act of remembering the Divine
)ma01na)ma01na)ma01na)ma01na
Cremation ground, crematorium, a place to bury; an oblation to deceased ancestors; a place of
performing certain Tantric practices
SmayaSmayaSmayaSmaya
Pride
vide also Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni
Sm4tiSm4tiSm4tiSm4ti
Memory as one of the five Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s
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Sm4ty1kar=i92Sm4ty1kar=i92Sm4ty1kar=i92Sm4ty1kar=i92
The attractive power of Sm4tiSm4tiSm4tiSm4ti
vide also Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
+o8a02+o8a02+o8a02+o8a02
The third of the Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s represents the power of perfection.
+o8a02+o8a02+o8a02+o8a02 is also the sixteen-syllables MantraMantraMantraMantra which has to be learned from a GuruGuruGuruGuru or might be
revealed to a devotee in various ways.
)odhana)odhana)odhana)odhana
Purification of the body as a result of practicing +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s as yogic processes of purification
SohamSohamSohamSoham
Lit. 'he I am'
A MantraMantraMantraMantra to identify oneself with )iva)iva)iva)iva; the reverse of Ha%sa5Ha%sa5Ha%sa5Ha%sa5
It is also known as Ajap1 G1yatr2.Ajap1 G1yatr2.Ajap1 G1yatr2.Ajap1 G1yatr2.
vide also S1hamS1hamS1hamS1ham, Ajap1 JapaAjap1 JapaAjap1 JapaAjap1 Japa
SomaSomaSomaSoma
Lit. 'juice'
The SomaSomaSomaSoma plant and its juice; the drink of gods
Personified as an important Vedic deity SomaSomaSomaSoma is identified with the moon and any form of Am4ta.Am4ta.Am4ta.Am4ta. Esoterically SomaSomaSomaSoma is the state of happiness and divine intoxication, the !nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda of Sat Cit Sat Cit Sat Cit Sat Cit !nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda, the three attributes of !tman!tman!tman!tman.
vide also IndraIndraIndraIndra, AgniAgniAgniAgni, SomaSomaSomaSoma, S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya
Soma CakraSoma CakraSoma CakraSoma Cakra
vide Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra
Soma RasaSoma RasaSoma RasaSoma Rasa
The juice of the Soma Soma Soma Soma plant known also as Am4taAm4taAm4taAm4ta
SomasavanaSomasavanaSomasavanaSomasavana
Lit. 'that which exudes nectar'
vide Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1
Soma VanaspatiSoma VanaspatiSoma VanaspatiSoma Vanaspati
SomaSomaSomaSoma the lord of loveliness; the essence of happiness
One of the eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-s, an aspect of Soma.Soma.Soma.Soma.
Sopakrama KarmaSopakrama KarmaSopakrama KarmaSopakrama Karma
The active KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma with fruits in the present
vide also Apar1taj61naApar1taj61naApar1taj61naApar1taj61na, Pr1rabdha KarmaPr1rabdha KarmaPr1rabdha KarmaPr1rabdha Karma
)o=aka)o=aka)o=aka)o=aka
The J17har1gni J17har1gni J17har1gni J17har1gni (digestive fire) of removing the humours (Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a-s)
vide also Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1
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Spar0aSpar0aSpar0aSpar0a
Touch
vide Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra
Spar01kar=i92Spar01kar=i92Spar01kar=i92Spar01kar=i92
The attractive power of Spar0aSpar0aSpar0aSpar0a
vide Sarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka CakraSarv101paripuraka Cakra
Spar0a Sa%vitSpar0a Sa%vitSpar0a Sa%vitSpar0a Sa%vit
Divine touch as a supernormal power (SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi)
Spar0atattvaSpar0atattvaSpar0atattvaSpar0atattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of Spar0aSpar0aSpar0aSpar0a
Spho7aSpho7aSpho7aSpho7a
The subtle sound or vibration out of which the world was created
)raddh1)raddh1)raddh1)raddh1
Lit. 'that which holds the truth'
Faith; the quality of being faithful
vide also Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1
)r1va9a )r1va9a )r1va9a )r1va9a ( also )rava9a)rava9a)rava9a)rava9a)
The month corresponding to parts of July/ August (vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa); the sense of supernormal
hearing; one of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga as the devotional act of listening to Holy
Scriptures
vide also Pr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibha
)r2)r2)r2)r2
Holy
)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra
Lit. 'holy wheel'
vide )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra
)r2ka97ha)r2ka97ha)r2ka97ha)r2ka97ha
Lit. 'holy desire'
The four upwards-pointed triangles representing the )iva)iva)iva)iva element in the )r2 Cakra.)r2 Cakra.)r2 Cakra.)r2 Cakra.
vide also )ivayuvat2)ivayuvat2)ivayuvat2)ivayuvat2
)r2%)r2%)r2%)r2%
Lak=m2 B2ja MantraLak=m2 B2ja MantraLak=m2 B2ja MantraLak=m2 B2ja Mantra
)r2man Ny1sa Vidy1)r2man Ny1sa Vidy1)r2man Ny1sa Vidy1)r2man Ny1sa Vidy1
The knowledge of consecration to God
A VedaVidy1VedaVidy1VedaVidy1VedaVidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s refers to the path of Sa%ny1sa Sa%ny1sa Sa%ny1sa Sa%ny1sa (renunciation) as
leading to the knowledge of Sagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a Brahman.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
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)r2m1t1)r2m1t1)r2m1t1)r2m1t1
The Holy Mother as one of the sacred names of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
)r2 Pura)r2 Pura)r2 Pura)r2 Pura
vide )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra
)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1
Holy Science
vide )r2)r2)r2)r2 Yantra Yantra Yantra Yantra
)r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra
vide Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02Pa6cada02
)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra
The most celebrated of all YantraYantraYantraYantra-s it is the graphical representation of S4=7ikramaS4=7ikramaS4=7ikramaS4=7ikrama and its reverse
the LayakramaLayakramaLayakramaLayakrama. Its manifestation is the development and the absorption of the outer universe
(Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a) as well as the inner universe (Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a) on nine levels. The graphical
representation is subject to meditation of various forms, the object of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra is to realize
the unity of J61t1J61t1J61t1J61t1 (who is HotraHotraHotraHotra), of J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na (which is ArghyaArghyaArghyaArghya) and of J6eya J6eya J6eya J6eya (which is HaviHaviHaviHavi). The
deity worshipped at the centre (BinduBinduBinduBindu) of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra is Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1. It is also known as )r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra)r2 Cakra,
)r2 Pura)r2 Pura)r2 Pura)r2 Pura, Navayoni CakraNavayoni CakraNavayoni CakraNavayoni Cakra, )r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1)r2 Vidy1, etc. The nine levels of CakraCakraCakraCakra-s towards the centre are
TrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohana, Sarv101paripurakaSarv101paripurakaSarv101paripurakaSarv101paripuraka, Sarva0a%k=obha9aSarva0a%k=obha9aSarva0a%k=obha9aSarva0a%k=obha9a, Sarvsaubh1gyad1yakaSarvsaubh1gyad1yakaSarvsaubh1gyad1yakaSarvsaubh1gyad1yaka,
Sarv1rthas1dhakaSarv1rthas1dhakaSarv1rthas1dhakaSarv1rthas1dhaka, Sarvarak=1karaSarvarak=1karaSarvarak=1karaSarvarak=1kara, SarvrogaharaSarvrogaharaSarvrogaharaSarvrogahara, Sarvasiddhiprada Sarvasiddhiprada Sarvasiddhiprada Sarvasiddhiprada and
Sarv1nandamayaSarv1nandamayaSarv1nandamayaSarv1nandamaya.
)49g1ra)49g1ra)49g1ra)49g1ra
Lit. 'love; the erotic sentiment'
Love as one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s (vide)
)rotra)rotra)rotra)rotra
Organ of hearing, the ear
vide also J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya
)rotratattva)rotratattva)rotratattva)rotratattva
The TTTTattva attva attva attva of )rotra)rotra)rotra)rotra
S4=7iS4=7iS4=7iS4=7i
A work of creation
vide also M3la Triko9aM3la Triko9aM3la Triko9aM3la Triko9a, TantraTantraTantraTantra, Sa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1raSa%h1ra
S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i S4=7i applies also to the creation of the physical universe (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a) as opposed to Pralaya Pralaya Pralaya Pralaya (dissolution)
S4=7ikramaS4=7ikramaS4=7ikramaS4=7ikrama
Going towards creation
The action opposed to LayakramaLayakramaLayakramaLayakrama. In the )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra )r2 Yantra the direction from Bindu Bindu Bindu Bindu to
TrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohanaTrailokyamohana.
S4=7i Sthiti Sa%h1raS4=7i Sthiti Sa%h1raS4=7i Sthiti Sa%h1raS4=7i Sthiti Sa%h1ra
Creation-preservation-dissolution as manifestation of Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti of )akti)akti)akti)akti expression
)ruti)ruti)ruti)ruti
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Knowledge received by revelation from the Divine
VedaVedaVedaVeda-s are considered to be )ruti)ruti)ruti)ruti-s
Stambha9akarmaStambha9akarmaStambha9akarmaStambha9akarma
Lit. 'action of stopping or arresting'
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s, which gives the power of preventing or arresting somebody's bodily or
mental actions
It is one of the five malefic magical rites in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s
StanaStanaStanaStana
The female breast
Stanap2Stanap2Stanap2Stanap27ha7ha7ha7ha
A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 in the Stana Stana Stana Stana form
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha
StavaStavaStavaStava
Hymn
SthairyaSthairyaSthairyaSthairya
Steadiness, firmness, being motionless (same as Sthirat1Sthirat1Sthirat1Sthirat1)
Sthirat1Sthirat1Sthirat1Sthirat1
Steadiness as a result of practicing Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1-s
vide also SthairyaSthairyaSthairyaSthairya
Sthitapraj6aSthitapraj6aSthitapraj6aSthitapraj6a
Lit. 'firm in wisdom'
A spiritual stage synonym to that of a JivanmuktaJivanmuktaJivanmuktaJivanmukta, or a person who is established in it
SthitiSthitiSthitiSthiti
A work of preservation
vide also M3la Triko9aM3la Triko9aM3la Triko9aM3la Triko9a
Sth3laSth3laSth3laSth3la
Gross, physical
vide also R3paR3paR3paR3pa
Sth3ladhy1naSth3ladhy1naSth3ladhy1naSth3ladhy1na
The gross form of meditation
Sth3la KarmaSth3la KarmaSth3la KarmaSth3la Karma
Gross action produced by thoughts (vide KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma)
vide also S3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma Karma
Sth3l1k10aSth3l1k10aSth3l1k10aSth3l1k10a
The space pervading the physical (gross) body
Sth3la KarmaSth3la KarmaSth3la KarmaSth3la Karma
Gross action caused by the S3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma Karma
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Sth3la Mah1bh3taSth3la Mah1bh3taSth3la Mah1bh3taSth3la Mah1bh3ta
vide Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
Sth3la R3paSth3la R3paSth3la R3paSth3la R3pa
Gross form
vide also R3paR3paR3paR3pa
Sth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2raSth3la )ar2ra
The gross (physical) body
StotraStotraStotraStotra
Prayer; hymn of spiritual nature
Str2Str2Str2Str2
Woman, female
Str2mantraStr2mantraStr2mantraStr2mantra
A female Mantra Mantra Mantra Mantra (i.e. a MantraMantraMantraMantra ending with Sv1h1Sv1h1Sv1h1Sv1h1)
Sty1naSty1naSty1naSty1na
The state of dullness as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s
)ubh1gama Pa6caka)ubh1gama Pa6caka)ubh1gama Pa6caka)ubh1gama Pa6caka
The five authoritative scriptures of SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya doctrine i.e. SanakaSanakaSanakaSanaka, SanandaSanandaSanandaSananda, Sanatkum1raSanatkum1raSanatkum1raSanatkum1ra,
)uka)uka)uka)uka and Vasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7ha
Subrahma9yaSubrahma9yaSubrahma9yaSubrahma9ya
Lit. 'the one dear to Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a'
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4 priest
Sudar0ana CakraSudar0ana CakraSudar0ana CakraSudar0ana Cakra
Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u’s discus, as sun’s symbol, and invincible weapon
)uddha B)uddha B)uddha B)uddha Bhaktihaktihaktihakti
The purity of BhaktiBhaktiBhaktiBhakti as a necessary condition to develop a relationship with God
)uddh10uddhatattva)uddh10uddhatattva)uddh10uddhatattva)uddh10uddhatattva
The pure-impure TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s i.e. the seven TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s from Mah1tattvaMah1tattvaMah1tattvaMah1tattva down to Puru=atattvaPuru=atattvaPuru=atattvaPuru=atattva (vide
TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva)
)uddhatattva)uddhatattva)uddhatattva)uddhatattva
The pure TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s i.e. the five TattvTattvTattvTattvaaaa-s from )ivatattva)ivatattva)ivatattva)ivatattva down to )uddhavidy1tattva)uddhavidy1tattva)uddhavidy1tattva)uddhavidy1tattva (vide
TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva)
)uddhavidy1tattva)uddhavidy1tattva)uddhavidy1tattva)uddhavidy1tattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of Kriy1 )akti Kriy1 )akti Kriy1 )akti Kriy1 )akti (the energy of action)
)uddhi)uddhi)uddhi)uddhi
Purification; element of purification as opposed to A0uddhiA0uddhiA0uddhiA0uddhi
vide also Citta0uddhiCitta0uddhiCitta0uddhiCitta0uddhi, Pari0uddhiPari0uddhiPari0uddhiPari0uddhi
Sudh1Sudh1Sudh1Sudh1
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Spiritual nectar as the beverage of the Gods
)3dra)3dra)3dra)3dra
One of the Var9aVar9aVar9aVar9a-s in the Vedic tradition consisting of servants
)uka)uka)uka)uka
vide SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya
SukhaSukhaSukhaSukha
Lit. 'pleasant, joyful, happy'
The mental activity of being delighted
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra, Modin2Modin2Modin2Modin2
)ukla Karma)ukla Karma)ukla Karma)ukla Karma
The good KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma as one of the three accumulated KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma-s
)ukra)ukra)ukra)ukra
Semen virile
vide Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu
)ukra)ukra)ukra)ukra is also the name for the planet Venus (vide NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha) as well as the name for the guru of
demonic beings.
S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma
Subtle
S3k=madhy1naS3k=madhy1naS3k=madhy1naS3k=madhy1na
The subtle form of meditation
S3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma KarmaS3k=ma Karma
Subtle action caused by thoughts (vide KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma)
vide also Sth3la KarmaSth3la KarmaSth3la KarmaSth3la Karma
S3k=ma R3paS3k=ma R3paS3k=ma R3paS3k=ma R3pa
Subtle form
vide also R3paR3paR3paR3pa
S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra
The subtle body known also as Li^ga )ar2raLi^ga )ar2raLi^ga )ar2raLi^ga )ar2ra
vide )ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra
S3k=modayaS3k=modayaS3k=modayaS3k=modaya
The awakening of the subtle plane, a state in which the consciousness is active in the SvapnaSvapnaSvapnaSvapna
condition
S3ktaS3ktaS3ktaS3kta
Lit. 'well said'
Vedic hymn
)3nya)3nya)3nya)3nya
Void
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)3nya Mudr1)3nya Mudr1)3nya Mudr1)3nya Mudr1
The gesture of the void
)3nyaka)3nyaka)3nyaka)3nyaka
Emptiness
)3ny1ta)3ny1ta)3ny1ta)3ny1ta
Void
SuptaSuptaSuptaSupta
Sleeping
Surabhi Mudr1Surabhi Mudr1Surabhi Mudr1Surabhi Mudr1
The gesture of charming
S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya
The sun or its deity; the Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 of Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182; the right nostril
One of the gods of the Vedic trinity, S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya presides over the sky, while AgniAgniAgniAgni is on the earth and
IndraIndraIndraIndra in the atmosphere. S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya is also one of the NavagrahaNavagrahaNavagrahaNavagraha-s and the source of energy within all
creatures on earth. Esoterically is the psycho-cosmic principle of light and the experience and
knowledge of consciousness, the immanent Godhead.
vide also Savit4Savit4Savit4Savit4, !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya, RaviRaviRaviRavi, VedaVedaVedaVeda, Agni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya IndraAgni S3rya Indra
S3rya BhedaS3rya BhedaS3rya BhedaS3rya Bheda
Lit. 'causing sun expansion'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
S3S3S3S3ryadv1raryadv1raryadv1raryadv1ra
The passage of the sun
S3ry1k10aS3ry1k10aS3ry1k10aS3ry1k10a
The fifth of the Vyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6caka-s described as the space of the sun
S3ryakha98aS3ryakha98aS3ryakha98aS3ryakha98a
Group containing Ma9ip3raMa9ip3raMa9ip3raMa9ip3ra and An1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata CakraAn1hata Cakra-s and Vi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthi
The presiding deity is S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya, the Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a is RajasRajasRajasRajas and corresponds in the cosmic planes to
MaharlokaMaharlokaMaharlokaMaharloka and JanarlokaJanarlokaJanarlokaJanarloka.
S3ryama98alaS3ryama98alaS3ryama98alaS3ryama98ala
Sun's disc
S3rya N182S3rya N182S3rya N182S3rya N182
A synonym for Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182
)u=ka Basti)u=ka Basti)u=ka Basti)u=ka Basti
The dry BastiBastiBastiBasti as one of the two BastiBastiBastiBasti-s
Su=umnadv1raSu=umnadv1raSu=umnadv1raSu=umnadv1ra
The passage of Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1
Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182
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The N182N182N182N182 connected to the back of the forehead running along the vertebral column, the passage
for Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti
It is the most important N182N182N182N182 in the human subtle body. It is also known as )3nya Padav2)3nya Padav2)3nya Padav2)3nya Padav2, Madhya M1rgaMadhya M1rgaMadhya M1rgaMadhya M1rga, etc.
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2Sarvadvandvak=aya^kar2, AgniAgniAgniAgni, Nira6jan1Nira6jan1Nira6jan1Nira6jan1
Su=uptSu=uptSu=uptSu=uptiiii
The Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1 of deep sleep associate with a specific V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti (vide Su=upti V4ttiSu=upti V4ttiSu=upti V4ttiSu=upti V4tti)
In this state the J2vaJ2vaJ2vaJ2va consciousness is in the causal body (K1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2raK1ra9a )ar2ra) and the perception of
consciousness is undifferentiated therefore beyond the experiences of J2gratJ2gratJ2gratJ2grat and SvapnaSvapnaSvapnaSvapna states.
This is the state of bliss (!nanda!nanda!nanda!nanda) leading to the fourth state called Tur2ya.Tur2ya.Tur2ya.Tur2ya.
Su=upti V4ttiSu=upti V4ttiSu=upti V4ttiSu=upti V4tti
The condition of the deep sleep state associated in the mind with the Delta brain waves
vide also Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1, V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti
SutalalokaSutalalokaSutalalokaSutalaloka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
S3traS3traS3traS3tra
Lit. 'thread'
Aphorism, short sentence or a book of aphorisms (i.e. the author's thoughts hang as beads on a
thread)
Suv2ta Suv2ta Suv2ta Suv2ta (also SuvitaSuvitaSuvitaSuvita)
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the path of prosperity; a happy journey
Svadh1Svadh1Svadh1Svadh1
Lit. 'self-nature'
A Vedic MantraMantraMantraMantra as expression of the Self
vide also DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu
SvadharmaSvadharmaSvadharmaSvadharma
One's own DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma
Sv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na CakraSv1dhi=7h1na Cakra
Lit. 'own residence CakraCakraCakraCakra'
The CakraCakraCakraCakra located at the base of the vertebral column where the coccyx bone is situated
This CakraCakraCakraCakra is associated with the J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya of JihvaJihvaJihvaJihva, the KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya of UpasthUpasthUpasthUpasthaaaa, the
Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra of RasaRasaRasaRasa, it is the centre for Vy1na V1yuVy1na V1yuVy1na V1yuVy1na V1yu and the seat of Pr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0aPr19amaya Ko0a, the level of
awareness is BhuvarlokaBhuvarlokaBhuvarlokaBhuvarloka.
vide also R1ki92R1ki92R1ki92R1ki92
Sv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1ya
Lit. 'own study'
Study of )1stra)1stra)1stra)1stra-s as one of the five NiyamaNiyamaNiyamaNiyama-s and one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s; the
analysis of one's own self; recitation of MantraMantraMantraMantra-s
vide also Up1sanaUp1sanaUp1sanaUp1sana
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Sv1dhy1yaprati=7h1Sv1dhy1yaprati=7h1Sv1dhy1yaprati=7h1Sv1dhy1yaprati=7h1
A state in which Sv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1ya is practiced and the observation of one's own self experienced
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing Sv1dhy1yaprati=7h1Sv1dhy1yaprati=7h1Sv1dhy1yaprati=7h1Sv1dhy1yaprati=7h1 will be able to experience the union with a desired
Devat1.Devat1.Devat1.Devat1.
Sv1h1Sv1h1Sv1h1Sv1h1
Lit. 'self-affirmation'
The final word of a MantraMantraMantraMantra for a goddess
vide also Str2mantraStr2mantraStr2mantraStr2mantra, DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu
Sv1mi Sv1mi Sv1mi Sv1mi (also Sv1minSv1minSv1minSv1min)
Lit. 'master of one's self'
A particular kind of Sanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sinSanny1sin as result of a specific initiation (D2k=1D2k=1D2k=1D2k=1)
SvapnaSvapnaSvapnaSvapna
Lit. 'dreaming'
The Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1 of dreaming associated with a specific V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti (vide Svapna V4ttiSvapna V4ttiSvapna V4ttiSvapna V4tti)
In this state the J2vaJ2vaJ2vaJ2va consciousness is in the subtle body (S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra) and the perception is
mental only.
Svapna J61naSvapna J61naSvapna J61naSvapna J61na
The state of conscious dreaming
Svapna VSvapna VSvapna VSvapna V4tti4tti4tti4tti
The condition of the dreaming state associated in the mind with the Theta brain waves
vide also Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1, V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti
SvaraSvaraSvaraSvara
Sound; air breathed through the nostrils; tone in recitation; a note of the musical scale
vide also O%O%O%O%
Svara S1dhanaSvara S1dhanaSvara S1dhanaSvara S1dhana
Kind of S1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhana (practice) using the seven notes of the musical scale, each note being related to
one of the seven major CakraCakraCakraCakra-s
vide also N1da YogaN1da YogaN1da YogaN1da Yoga
Svara YogaSvara YogaSvara YogaSvara Yoga
The Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga of breathing cycle
SvargaSvargaSvargaSvarga
Leading to heaven
SvarlokaSvarlokaSvarlokaSvarloka
The region between the sun and polar star as IndrIndrIndrIndraaaa's heaven
Svar3paSvar3paSvar3paSvar3pa
Lit. 'own form'
Essential nature of a deity; the form of Reality (SatSatSatSat)
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)v1sa Pra0v1sa)v1sa Pra0v1sa)v1sa Pra0v1sa)v1sa Pra0v1sa
Lit. 'inspiration-expiration'
The activity of agitated breath
As one of the four Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3-s it is connected to the Annamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0aAnnamaya Ko0a.
SvastiSvastiSvastiSvasti
Happiness; kind of salutation (like "Hail!")
SvastikaSvastikaSvastikaSvastika
A kind of cross as symbol of being auspicious and bringing good luck
It is considered to be a simplified symbol of the sun. As a Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1, it is performed by crossing arms
and hands on chest. For example the folded hands of P1rvat2 P1rvat2 P1rvat2 P1rvat2 (vide).
Svastik1sanaSvastik1sanaSvastik1sanaSvastik1sana
The auspicious !sana!sana!sana!sana
Svayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^gaSvayambh3 Li^ga
(from Svayambh3 Svayambh3 Svayambh3 Svayambh3 i.e. self-created)
vide Dh3mra Li^gaDh3mra Li^gaDh3mra Li^gaDh3mra Li^ga
)vetabindu)vetabindu)vetabindu)vetabindu
The point of pure thought (vide BinduBinduBinduBindu)
)vetabindu)vetabindu)vetabindu)vetabindu is one of the three Par1binduPar1binduPar1binduPar1bindu-s representing the )iva M1y1)iva M1y1)iva M1y1)iva M1y1 as well as the J61na J61na J61na J61na )akti)akti)akti)akti as manifestations.
)vetaketu)vetaketu)vetaketu)vetaketu
vide Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1
Sy1dv1daSy1dv1daSy1dv1daSy1dv1da
The doctrine of probability
)y1ma)y1ma)y1ma)y1ma
Lit. 'of dark or dark-blue complexion'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva; the sacred fig-tree at Pray1gaPray1gaPray1gaPray1ga
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The tank Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
Tad1k1r1pattiTad1k1r1pattiTad1k1r1pattiTad1k1r1patti
Lit. 'accomplishment of own form'
The supreme awareness, the highest state of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi, the experience of Sat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nanda or pure
awareness
Tadupar1gaTadupar1gaTadupar1gaTadupar1ga
The reflection of the object in the mind as a cognitive process
vide also CittaCittaCittaCitta
Tal1talalTal1talalTal1talalTal1talalokaokaokaoka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
TamasTamasTamasTamas
Lit. 'darkness, inertia'
The quality of ignorance, inertia and stagnation
It is one of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s.
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra, Kaulin2 Kaulin2 Kaulin2 Kaulin2
Tamas TapasTamas TapasTamas TapasTamas Tapas
The purification of Tamas Gu9aTamas Gu9aTamas Gu9aTamas Gu9a
vide also TapasTapasTapasTapas
T1mb3laT1mb3laT1mb3laT1mb3la
Betel (scientifically known as Piper Betel), an article used in ritual offering
Tamogu9aTamogu9aTamogu9aTamogu9a
The quality of ignorance
vide also TamasTamasTamasTamas, Gu9a Gu9a Gu9a Gu9a
Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra
Lit. 'element of extension'
Subtle element (essence, quality) of the human body; subtle form of matter; senses
Known also as S3k=ma Mah1S3k=ma Mah1S3k=ma Mah1S3k=ma Mah1 Bh3ta Bh3ta Bh3ta Bh3ta-s, there are five Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra-s namely )abda )abda )abda )abda (sound),
Spar0a Spar0a Spar0a Spar0a (touch), R3pa R3pa R3pa R3pa (form, sight), Rasa Rasa Rasa Rasa (taste, flavour), Gandha Gandha Gandha Gandha (smell, odour), produced from
the Tamas Gu9aTamas Gu9aTamas Gu9aTamas Gu9a of Prak4ti Prak4ti Prak4ti Prak4ti and are parts of the thirty-six TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva----s. Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra-s are considered to
have a subatomic structure and be the constituents of atoms (A9uA9uA9uA9u-s).
vide also B1naB1naB1naB1na, A9u A9u A9u A9u
Tanm1tra Sam1dhiTanm1tra Sam1dhiTanm1tra Sam1dhiTanm1tra Sam1dhi
Awareness of the senses as a lower stage of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi
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TantraTantraTantraTantra
Lit. 'liberation through extension'
(TanTanTanTan means to extend, stretch, spread; TraTraTraTra means threefold and stands for liberation, as the path to
liberation is threefold. In other words the meaning of the word TantraTantraTantraTantra is to expand consciousness
and liberate energy, which has the same significance as BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s)
System, doctrine, teaching, science
Some texts equate TantraTantraTantraTantra with Atharva VedaAtharva VedaAtharva VedaAtharva Veda. Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra is considered to be the scripture ()1stra)1stra)1stra)1stra) of
the Kali Yuga. Kali Yuga. Kali Yuga. Kali Yuga. Many of the TantraTantraTantraTantra----s called !gama!gama!gama!gama-s are thought to the world by Lord )iva )iva )iva )iva in the
form of dialogues between Him and Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 as Durg1 Durg1 Durg1 Durg1 or P1rvat2. P1rvat2. P1rvat2. P1rvat2. When the dialogue is addressed by
P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2 to )iva)iva)iva)iva, the form of TantraTantraTantraTantra is called Nigama. Nigama. Nigama. Nigama. Another form of TantraTantraTantraTantra is Y1mala.Y1mala.Y1mala.Y1mala.
The doctrine of TantraTantraTantraTantra emphasizes on unity in duality and duality in unity, the ultimate Reality
being both static ()iva)iva)iva)iva as Prak10a Prak10a Prak10a Prak10a aspect) and dynamic ()akti )akti )akti )akti as Vimar0a Vimar0a Vimar0a Vimar0a aspect). TantraTantraTantraTantra treats
five subjects: the creation of the world, the absorption of the world, the worship of gods, the
attainment of desires, the union with the Divine.
The Indian TantraTantraTantraTantra and other similar practices developed in many parts of the world have evolved
from taboos, superstitions and agricultural rituals of the primitive people. Even the $g Veda $g Veda $g Veda $g Veda contains chants to ensure success in agriculture. The symbolism of TantraTantraTantraTantra is in the form of animal
or human figures.
The five systems of TantraTantraTantraTantra are: Dak=i91c1raDak=i91c1raDak=i91c1raDak=i91c1ra, V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra, Ved1c1ra, Siddh1nt1c1ra Ved1c1ra, Siddh1nt1c1ra Ved1c1ra, Siddh1nt1c1ra Ved1c1ra, Siddh1nt1c1ra and Yog1c1ra. Yog1c1ra. Yog1c1ra. Yog1c1ra.
In Tantra seven ways of spiritual life are distinguished namely Ved1c1raVed1c1raVed1c1raVed1c1ra, Vai=9av1c1ra Vai=9av1c1ra Vai=9av1c1ra Vai=9av1c1ra, )aiv1c1ra)aiv1c1ra)aiv1c1ra)aiv1c1ra, Dak=i91c1ra Dak=i91c1ra Dak=i91c1ra Dak=i91c1ra, V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra V1m1c1ra, Siddh1nt1c1ra Siddh1nt1c1ra Siddh1nt1c1ra Siddh1nt1c1ra and Kul1c1ra. Kul1c1ra. Kul1c1ra. Kul1c1ra.
Tantric symbols are found in the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3000 BCE) on non-Indo-Aryan
origin, however many later Tantric practices are based on Vedic practices (including those from
Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad-s and Pur19aPur19aPur19aPur19a-s). It can be said there is a closed connection between TantrTantrTantrTantraaaa-s and
VedaVedaVedaVeda-s as parallel concepts.
Traditionally there are sixty-four TantraTantraTantraTantra-s as mentioned by Sa9karaSa9karaSa9karaSa9kara in his work
Saundaryalahari.Saundaryalahari.Saundaryalahari.Saundaryalahari. The principal sects or branches of TantraTantraTantraTantra are )aiva)aiva)aiva)aiva-s (worshippers of )iva)iva)iva)iva),
Vai=navaVai=navaVai=navaVai=nava-s (worshippers of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u) and )1kta)1kta)1kta)1kta-s (worshippers of )akti)akti)akti)akti).
Tantra Anu=7h1naTantra Anu=7h1naTantra Anu=7h1naTantra Anu=7h1na
The Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na related to practices of TantraTantraTantraTantra
Tantra S1dhakaTantra S1dhakaTantra S1dhakaTantra S1dhaka
vide S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka
Tantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhana
The practice of TantraTantraTantraTantra
It covers a very wide range of practices. There are four kinds of initiations in the Tantra S1dhana Tantra S1dhana Tantra S1dhana Tantra S1dhana namely Pa0y1c1raPa0y1c1raPa0y1c1raPa0y1c1ra, V2r1c1ra V2r1c1ra V2r1c1ra V2r1c1ra, Mah1vidy1 Mah1vidy1 Mah1vidy1 Mah1vidy1-s and Brahmayoga.Brahmayoga.Brahmayoga.Brahmayoga.
Tantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sanaTantr1sana
Tantric posture using the sexual energy in order to unfold and experience higher awareness
Typical Tantric postures are Cakr1sanaCakr1sanaCakr1sanaCakr1sana, Puhapak1sana Puhapak1sana Puhapak1sana Puhapak1sana, Yoni !sana Yoni !sana Yoni !sana Yoni !sana, Padm1sana Padm1sana Padm1sana Padm1sana, Siddh1sanaSiddh1sanaSiddh1sanaSiddh1sana, Viparitarati Viparitarati Viparitarati Viparitarati !sana !sana !sana !sana, Rati !sana Rati !sana Rati !sana Rati !sana, J1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sana, Bhag1sana.Bhag1sana.Bhag1sana.Bhag1sana.
Tantra01straTantra01straTantra01straTantra01stra
The doctrine of TantraTantraTantraTantra
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Tantra )1str1dhik1raTantra )1str1dhik1raTantra )1str1dhik1raTantra )1str1dhik1ra
Competency for TantraTantraTantraTantra
It is fully described in Gandharva Tantra Gandharva Tantra Gandharva Tantra Gandharva Tantra (vide S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka for conditions of competency).
vide also Adhik1rinAdhik1rinAdhik1rinAdhik1rin
Tantra TattvaTantra TattvaTantra TattvaTantra Tattva
The principles of Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra as awareness, meditation and acceptance
Tantr2Tantr2Tantr2Tantr2
The Indian lute or V291V291V291V291
T1ntrikaT1ntrikaT1ntrikaT1ntrika
Lit. 'relating to Tantra'
A follower of the Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra doctrine
T1paT1paT1paT1pa
Lit. 'pain'
Anxiety accompanying an action (KarmaKarmaKarmaKarma)
TaparlokaTaparlokaTaparlokaTaparloka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
A LokaLokaLokaLoka inhabited by deified Vair1ginVair1ginVair1ginVair1gin-s, the level of awareness before Satyaloka.Satyaloka.Satyaloka.Satyaloka.
Tapas Tapas Tapas Tapas (also T1pasyaT1pasyaT1pasyaT1pasya )
(from TapTapTapTap i.e. to shine, to produce energy)
A process of self-purification as one of the five NiyamaNiyamaNiyamaNiyama-s and one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
There are three kinds of TapasTapasTapasTapas acting on different levels on the human body viz. Sattva TapasSattva TapasSattva TapasSattva Tapas,
Rajas Tapas Rajas Tapas Rajas Tapas Rajas Tapas and Tamas TapasTamas TapasTamas TapasTamas Tapas.
vide also LokaLokaLokaLoka
T1pasaT1pasaT1pasaT1pasa
Ascetic as practitioner of various TapasTapasTapasTapas
T1pasprati=7h1T1pasprati=7h1T1pasprati=7h1T1pasprati=7h1
A state acquired by practicing TapasTapasTapasTapas
A Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 possessing Tapasprati=7h1Tapasprati=7h1Tapasprati=7h1Tapasprati=7h1 will have own impurities destroyed and a healthy body.
T1pasyaT1pasyaT1pasyaT1pasya
vide TapasTapasTapasTapas
T1pasya Anu=7h1naT1pasya Anu=7h1naT1pasya Anu=7h1naT1pasya Anu=7h1na
The Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na related to observance of T1pasyaT1pasyaT1pasyaT1pasya-s.
T1r1T1r1T1r1T1r1
The second of the Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s represents the power of spiritual aspiration
T1rakaT1rakaT1rakaT1raka
Lit. 'that which enables to go over'
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The knowledge which liberates; a synonym for Pra9avaPra9avaPra9avaPra9ava; a name for BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman as cause of
liberation; a kind of Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1
Tarpa9aTarpa9aTarpa9aTarpa9a
A kind of ceremony when libations of water are presented to gods or deceased people in order to
satiate them. Tarpa9a Tarpa9a Tarpa9a Tarpa9a employs also the performance of specific MantraMantraMantraMantra-s.
TatTatTatTat
Lit. 'that'
The Supreme Reality beyond any identification
Tat SatTat SatTat SatTat Sat
Lit. 'that which is'
Another name for the Supreme Reality
TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva
Lit. 'essence, reality'
Cosmic principle; true state; essential element
In the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s there are thirty-six TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s namely: )ivatattva)ivatattva)ivatattva)ivatattva, )aktitattva )aktitattva )aktitattva )aktitattva, Sad10ivatattva Sad10ivatattva Sad10ivatattva Sad10ivatattva, @0varatattva@0varatattva@0varatattva@0varatattva, )uddhavidy1tattva )uddhavidy1tattva )uddhavidy1tattva )uddhavidy1tattva, M1y1tattva M1y1tattva M1y1tattva M1y1tattva, Kal1tattva Kal1tattva Kal1tattva Kal1tattva, Vidy1tattva Vidy1tattva Vidy1tattva Vidy1tattva, R1gatattva R1gatattva R1gatattva R1gatattva, K1latattvaK1latattvaK1latattvaK1latattva, Niyatitattva Niyatitattva Niyatitattva Niyatitattva, Puru=atattva Puru=atattva Puru=atattva Puru=atattva, Prak4titattva Prak4titattva Prak4titattva Prak4titattva, Buddhitattva Buddhitattva Buddhitattva Buddhitattva, Aha%k1ratattva Aha%k1ratattva Aha%k1ratattva Aha%k1ratattva, ManastattvaManastattvaManastattvaManastattva, )r )r )r )rotratattvaotratattvaotratattvaotratattva, Tvaktattva Tvaktattva Tvaktattva Tvaktattva, Netratattva Netratattva Netratattva Netratattva, Jihvatattva Jihvatattva Jihvatattva Jihvatattva, Ghr19atattva Ghr19atattva Ghr19atattva Ghr19atattva, V1ktattva V1ktattva V1ktattva V1ktattva, UpasthatattvaUpasthatattvaUpasthatattvaUpasthatattva, P1yutattva P1yutattva P1yutattva P1yutattva, P19itattva P19itattva P19itattva P19itattva, P1datattva P1datattva P1datattva P1datattva, )abdatattva )abdatattva )abdatattva )abdatattva, Spar0atattva Spar0atattva Spar0atattva Spar0atattva, R3patattva R3patattva R3patattva R3patattva, RasatattvaRasatattvaRasatattvaRasatattva, Gandhatattva Gandhatattva Gandhatattva Gandhatattva, !k10atattva !k10atattva !k10atattva !k10atattva, V1yutattva V1yutattva V1yutattva V1yutattva, Tejastattva Tejastattva Tejastattva Tejastattva, Aptattva Aptattva Aptattva Aptattva, P4thiv2tattva P4thiv2tattva P4thiv2tattva P4thiv2tattva.
The thirty-six Tantric TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-s are divided into three kinds: pure ()uddhatattva)uddhatattva)uddhatattva)uddhatattva), pure-impure
()uddh10uddhatattva)uddh10uddhatattva)uddh10uddhatattva)uddh10uddhatattva), and impure (!0uddhatattva!0uddhatattva!0uddhatattva!0uddhatattva).
Tattva CintanaTattva CintanaTattva CintanaTattva Cintana
Reflection on supreme consciousness as one of the two sides of the Indian philosophy, the other one
being Tattva Dar0anaTattva Dar0anaTattva Dar0anaTattva Dar0ana
Typical forms are the +ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana-s as intellectualised systems to approach the supreme reality
through knowledge.
Tattva Dar0anaTattva Dar0anaTattva Dar0anaTattva Dar0ana
Perception of the supreme consciousness as one of the two sides of the Indian philosophy, the other
one being Tattva CintanaTattva CintanaTattva CintanaTattva Cintana
It is the experiencing of the supreme reality beyond the intellect, a typical form being Nirb2ja Nirb2ja Nirb2ja Nirb2ja Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi, i.e. the experience of Nirgu9a Brahman.Nirgu9a Brahman.Nirgu9a Brahman.Nirgu9a Brahman.
Tattvaj61naTattvaj61naTattvaj61naTattvaj61na
Knowledge of the reality
Tattv1k10aTattv1k10aTattv1k10aTattv1k10a
The fourth of the Vyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6caka-s described as the elemental space
TattvamasiTattvamasiTattvamasiTattvamasi
Lit. 'that you are'
A celebrated statement from the Ch1ndogya Upani=adCh1ndogya Upani=adCh1ndogya Upani=adCh1ndogya Upani=ad expressing the identity between !tman!tman!tman!tman
and J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman or the potentiality of the human being to be able to identify with the Divine
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Fire, light; form of AgniAgniAgniAgni
vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
The word Tejas Tejas Tejas Tejas has a wide range of significance (related also to the acquisitions from the fire) like
vital power, magic power, the heating level of the human body, clearness of the eyes, the brightness
of the human body, glow of the body, vitality, brilliance of the mind. Tejas Tejas Tejas Tejas is both the yogic fire
which is the same as the celestial fire (CidagniCidagniCidagniCidagni). As vigour is one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s. The esoteric expression of TejasTejasTejasTejas is the consciousness, in Vedic terms AgniAgniAgniAgni.
TeTeTeTejasajasajasajasa
The Soul in the S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra (subtle body)
vide also J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman
TejastattvaTejastattvaTejastattvaTejastattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of TejasTejasTejasTejas
Known also as VahnitattvaVahnitattvaVahnitattvaVahnitattva
Tejom1y1 Puru=aTejom1y1 Puru=aTejom1y1 Puru=aTejom1y1 Puru=a
The mental consciousness in the state of dream as kind of Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a in the subconscious mind
TilakaTilakaTilakaTilaka
A ritual mark on the forehead to designate one's sect
T2rthaT2rthaT2rthaT2rtha
A place of pilgrimage on the banks of a sacred river; a holy place
T2rthaT2rthaT2rthaT2rtha-s could be in outer as well as the inner forms in the human body. Laghu Yoga Vasi=7haLaghu Yoga Vasi=7haLaghu Yoga Vasi=7haLaghu Yoga Vasi=7ha
does mention thirty-six T2rthaT2rthaT2rthaT2rtha-s (holy places) in the body where worship should be performed in
the form of meditation.
T2rtha^karaT2rtha^karaT2rtha^karaT2rtha^kara
Kind of teacher
TitkaTitkaTitkaTitka
Bitter, one of the essential tastes (RasaRasaRasaRasa-s)
T2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vega
Intensity of the eagerness towards spiritual realization
For an aspirant there are three T2vrasaT2vrasaT2vrasaT2vrasa%vega%vega%vega%vega-s namely M4duM4duM4duM4du, Madhya Madhya Madhya Madhya and Adhim1traAdhim1traAdhim1traAdhim1tra.
vide also Sa%vegaSa%vegaSa%vegaSa%vega
ToyaToyaToyaToya
Water
vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
ToyatattvaToyatattvaToyatattvaToyatattva
vide AptattvaAptattvaAptattvaAptattva
Trailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana Cakra
Lit. 'the wheel enchanting the three worlds'
The Yellow Surround Wheel of the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra presided by Tripur1 )aktiTripur1 )aktiTripur1 )aktiTripur1 )akti
It consists of a square with four gates (forming the plan of earth named Bh3puraBh3puraBh3puraBh3pura) and three
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concentric circles, girdles (Mekhal1Mekhal1Mekhal1Mekhal1), the space between forming the TraillokyamohanaTraillokyamohanaTraillokyamohanaTraillokyamohana.
Tr17akaTr17akaTr17akaTr17aka
Yogic technique of fixing the eyes on one external or internal object or location as one of the
+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s
vide also Praty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1raPraty1h1ra
Tret1 YugaTret1 YugaTret1 YugaTret1 Yuga
An age of the world consisting of 1,296,000 years
vide YugaYugaYugaYuga
Trigu9aTrigu9aTrigu9aTrigu9a
The three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s (vide)
Trigu91tiTrigu91tiTrigu91tiTrigu91ti
Beyond the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s
Trigu91tmik1Trigu91tmik1Trigu91tmik1Trigu91tmik1
The Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 in the form of Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti as composed of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s
Triko9aTriko9aTriko9aTriko9a
Lit. 'triangle'
vide Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
Trik37iTrik37iTrik37iTrik37i
The joining point of the three main N182N182N182N182-s in the !j6a Cakra!j6a Cakra!j6a Cakra!j6a Cakra
vide also Bhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhya
Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti
Lit. 'three forms'
The Hindu Trinity consisting of Brahm1 Brahm1 Brahm1 Brahm1 (the Creator), Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u (the preserver) and RudraRudraRudraRudra or )iva)iva)iva)iva
(the destroyer, the one who brings transformation)
Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1 (Viri6ciViri6ciViri6ciViri6ci), Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u (HariHariHariHari) and RudraRudraRudraRudra (HaraHaraHaraHara) are the names for functions of the one
Universal Consciousness operating within ourselves as well as outside the human body. According
to Kubjika TantraKubjika TantraKubjika TantraKubjika Tantra there are not Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1, Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u Vi=9u and RudraRudraRudraRudra who create, maintain and destroy, but
their )akti)akti)akti)akti-s as manifestations namely Brahm192Brahm192Brahm192Brahm192, Vi=9av2 Vi=9av2 Vi=9av2 Vi=9av2 and Rudr192. Rudr192. Rudr192. Rudr192. These three forms of
functions are present in various degrees in any activity. Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1 as function should be seen in any
activity of creation and multiplication, Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u in any activity which stops creation but maintains the
already existing status of things, RudraRudraRudraRudra in any activity which stops creation and destroys the
existing things through absorption. In terms of spiritual evolution RudraRudraRudraRudra's function becomes
essential as the activity of consciously going back to the source of creation and becoming one is
YogaYogaYogaYoga (union).
vide also S4=7i Sthiti Sa%h1raS4=7i Sthiti Sa%h1raS4=7i Sthiti Sa%h1raS4=7i Sthiti Sa%h1ra
Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
Lit. 'she who is threefold'
An aspect of DevDevDevDev2222
The K1lik1 Pur19aK1lik1 Pur19aK1lik1 Pur19aK1lik1 Pur19a says: "She has three angles as well as three circles and her Bh3puraBh3puraBh3puraBh3pura is three-
lined. Her MantraMantraMantraMantra is said to be of three syllables and She has three aspects. Ku98ali92Ku98ali92Ku98ali92Ku98ali92 energy is
also threefold in order that She may create the three gods, thus since She is everywhere triple, She is
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called Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1". Tripur1r9ava work says: "Tripur1 Tripur1 Tripur1 Tripur1 means the three N182N182N182N182-s, Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1Su=umn1, I81I81I81I81 and
Pi9gal1Pi9gal1Pi9gal1Pi9gal1, it means also ManasManasManasManas, BuddhiBuddhiBuddhiBuddhi and CittaCittaCittaCitta. As Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 dwells in these She is called Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1".
Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1 refers also to the three BinduBinduBinduBindu-s at the centre of )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra.
vide also Trailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana CakraTrailokyamohana Cakra, BinduBinduBinduBindu, Tripur1ntakaTripur1ntakaTripur1ntakaTripur1ntaka
Tripur1 Bhairav2Tripur1 Bhairav2Tripur1 Bhairav2Tripur1 Bhairav2
The sixth of the ten Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1-s represents the power of destruction as the annihilated power of
time of all existence
Tripuram1lin2Tripuram1lin2Tripuram1lin2Tripuram1lin2
The Garlanded Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Tripur1mb1Tripur1mb1Tripur1mb1Tripur1mb1
The Mother Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
vide also Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
Tripurasiddh1Tripurasiddh1Tripurasiddh1Tripurasiddh1
The Perfect Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
Tripura0r2Tripura0r2Tripura0r2Tripura0r2
The Holy Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra
Tripur1sundar2Tripur1sundar2Tripur1sundar2Tripur1sundar2
The Beautiful Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
vide also Sarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra, BinduBinduBinduBindu
Tripurav1sin2Tripurav1sin2Tripurav1sin2Tripurav1sin2
The Dwelling Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra
Tripur1ntakaTripur1ntakaTripur1ntakaTripur1ntaka
Lit. 'the one destroying the three cities'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
The three cities are LobhaLobhaLobhaLobha, K1maK1maK1maK1ma and KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha, which are the Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni-s (fires) associated with
the three lower CakraCakraCakraCakra-s. Their destruction means the overcoming of these fires and the raise of the
level of consciousness above them.
Tripure0iTripure0iTripure0iTripure0i
The Sovereign Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1
vide also Sarv1s1paripuraka CakraSarv1s1paripuraka CakraSarv1s1paripuraka CakraSarv1s1paripuraka Cakra
Tri=tubhTri=tubhTri=tubhTri=tubh
Eleven syllables as Vedic meter used in addressing the Divine
Trive92 Trive92 Trive92 Trive92 (vide Pray1gaPray1gaPray1gaPray1ga for the place of pilgrimage)
The conjunction of the three main N182N182N182N182-s between the eyebrows
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In the I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182 dwells Dev2 Jamun1Dev2 Jamun1Dev2 Jamun1Dev2 Jamun1, in the Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182 dwells Dev2 Ga^g1Dev2 Ga^g1Dev2 Ga^g1Dev2 Ga^g1, in the
Su=umn1 Su=umn1 Su=umn1 Su=umn1 N182N182N182N182 dwells Dev2 Sarasvat2Dev2 Sarasvat2Dev2 Sarasvat2Dev2 Sarasvat2.
Tulas2Tulas2Tulas2Tulas2
Basil; the goddess having this name as an aspect of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
Commonly known as Tuls2, Tuls2, Tuls2, Tuls2, it is a small shrub, a sacred plant venerated mainly by Vai=9avaVai=9avaVai=9avaVai=9ava-s. It
is said the plant Tuls2Tuls2Tuls2Tuls2 was produced from the hair of the goddess TuTuTuTuls2, ls2, ls2, ls2, a primal expression of
goddess Lak=m2Lak=m2Lak=m2Lak=m2.
Tuls2Tuls2Tuls2Tuls2
vide Tulas2Tulas2Tulas2Tulas2
Tur2ya Tur2ya Tur2ya Tur2ya (also TuryaTuryaTuryaTurya)
Ecstatic state, the fourth state of Soul beyond the Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1-s
It is the highest level of consciousness, the knowledge of and union with BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman.
vide also Mah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2raMah1 K1ra9a )ar2ra
Tur2y1t2taTur2y1t2taTur2y1t2taTur2y1t2ta
One who has realised the state of Tur2yaTur2yaTur2yaTur2ya
TuryaTuryaTuryaTurya
vide Tur2yaTur2yaTur2yaTur2ya
Tu=7iTu=7iTu=7iTu=7i
Contentment, fulfilment
TvakTvakTvakTvak
Organ of touch, the skin
vide also Dh1tuDh1tuDh1tuDh1tu, J61nendriya J61nendriya J61nendriya J61nendriya
TvaktattvaTvaktattvaTvaktattvaTvaktattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of TvakTvakTvakTvak
Tvarit1Tvarit1Tvarit1Tvarit1
One of the Nitya )aktiNitya )aktiNitya )aktiNitya )akti-s
Tva=74Tva=74Tva=74Tva=74
Proficiency in making good things as one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
Ty1ga Ty1ga Ty1ga Ty1ga (from TyajTyajTyajTyaj i.e. to renounce)
Renunciation as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s
Ty1ginTy1ginTy1ginTy1gin
One on the path of TyagaTyagaTyagaTyaga
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Ucc17anakarmaUcc17anakarmaUcc17anakarmaUcc17anakarma
Lit. 'action of ruining an enemy'
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s which gives the power to ruin and torment an enemy by creating material
discomfort, pain, shame, etc.
It is one of the five malefic magical rites in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s.
Ud1naUd1naUd1naUd1na
The V1yu V1yu V1yu V1yu which controls circulation into the body
vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarvama^gal1k1ri92 Sarvama^gal1k1ri92 Sarvama^gal1k1ri92 Sarvama^gal1k1ri92, Devasu Devasu Devasu Devasu=i=i=i=i, Utkr1ntiUtkr1ntiUtkr1ntiUtkr1nti
Udd1lakaUdd1lakaUdd1lakaUdd1laka
vide Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1Sad Vidy1, Udd1laka !ru9i Vidy1Udd1laka !ru9i Vidy1Udd1laka !ru9i Vidy1Udd1laka !ru9i Vidy1
Udd1laka !ru9i Vidy1Udd1laka !ru9i Vidy1Udd1laka !ru9i Vidy1Udd1laka !ru9i Vidy1
The knowledge of Udd1laka !ru9iUdd1laka !ru9iUdd1laka !ru9iUdd1laka !ru9i
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s. Udd1laka !ru9iUdd1laka !ru9iUdd1laka !ru9iUdd1laka !ru9i was a renowned Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a
teacher who had the knowledge of !tm1!tm1!tm1!tm1 as being latent in everything. It is given the example of
V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu as being like a thread binding everything in the world and Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a like a thread in the human
body.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
U882U882U882U882
Lit. 'to fly up; to cause to fly up'
The action or feeling of flying
U882y1na BandhaU882y1na BandhaU882y1na BandhaU882y1na Bandha
Lit. 'upwards lock'
The flying up BandhaBandhaBandhaBandha as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
vide also BandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatrayaBandhatraya
U882y1na P27haU882y1na P27haU882y1na P27haU882y1na P27ha
The symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 in the middle of the Sarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya CakraSarv1nandamaya Cakra
Known also as O882y1na P27haO882y1na P27haO882y1na P27haO882y1na P27ha (or Au882y1na P27haAu882y1na P27haAu882y1na P27haAu882y1na P27ha) it is equated with Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra.
vide also U882U882U882U882, Catu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27haCatu=p27ha
Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4
One of the four Vedic priests ($tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija-s), the one who chants the hymns of the S1ma VedaS1ma VedaS1ma VedaS1ma Veda
An Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4 is assisted by three other helper priests, viz. Prastot4Prastot4Prastot4Prastot4, Pratihart4Pratihart4Pratihart4Pratihart4 and Subrahma9yaSubrahma9yaSubrahma9yaSubrahma9ya.
Udg1rakaUdg1rakaUdg1rakaUdg1raka
The J17har1gni J17har1gni J17har1gni J17har1gni (digestive fire) of belching (vomiting)
vide also Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1
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Udg2thaUdg2thaUdg2thaUdg2tha
Lit. 'to chant aloud'
The chanting of S1ma Veda S1ma Veda S1ma Veda S1ma Veda by the Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4Udg1t4 priest; the chanting of O% MantraO% MantraO% MantraO% Mantra; a general name for
the S1ma Veda.S1ma Veda.S1ma Veda.S1ma Veda.
Udg2tha Vidy1Udg2tha Vidy1Udg2tha Vidy1Udg2tha Vidy1
The knowledge of Pra9avaPra9avaPra9avaPra9ava O% O% O% O%
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s, which deals with the chanting of the O% MantraO% MantraO% MantraO% Mantra as
expression of the name of God.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Ujj1y2Ujj1y2Ujj1y2Ujj1y2
Lit. 'causing victory'
In Ha7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha YogaHa7ha Yoga one of the eight major kinds of Pr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1maPr191y1ma
Um1Um1Um1Um1
A form of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2
Unm1danaUnm1danaUnm1danaUnm1dana
One of the five arrows of K1madevaK1madevaK1madevaK1madeva the one causing intoxication with love
vide also Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92
Unman2 Unman2 Unman2 Unman2 (also Unman2 Avasth1Unman2 Avasth1Unman2 Avasth1Unman2 Avasth1)
Lit. 'to become absent in mind'
A kind of state beyond the experience of the mind
Unman2 Avasth1Unman2 Avasth1Unman2 Avasth1Unman2 Avasth1
vide Unman2Unman2Unman2Unman2
UnmaUnmaUnmaUnman2bh1van2bh1van2bh1van2bh1va
Absence of mind as attitude (Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va)
vide also Unman2Unman2Unman2Unman2
Unnet4Unnet4Unnet4Unnet4
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a helper priest assisting the AdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryuAdhvaryu priest by pouring the Soma RasaSoma RasaSoma RasaSoma Rasa into the
recipients
Upac1raUpac1raUpac1raUpac1ra
Offering used for worship
Up1d1naUp1d1naUp1d1naUp1d1na
The act of accepting
vide also Ana^gam1lAna^gam1lAna^gam1lAna^gam1lin2in2in2in2, Up1sanaUp1sanaUp1sanaUp1sana
Upade0aUpade0aUpade0aUpade0a
Advice
Upakosala Vidy1Upakosala Vidy1Upakosala Vidy1Upakosala Vidy1
The knowledge of UpakosalaUpakosalaUpakosalaUpakosala
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A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s. This Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1, named after Upakosala Kamal1yanaUpakosala Kamal1yanaUpakosala Kamal1yanaUpakosala Kamal1yana,
a disciple of Satyak1ma J1b1laSatyak1ma J1b1laSatyak1ma J1b1laSatyak1ma J1b1la, deals with the knowledge of the three kinds of AgniAgniAgniAgni and their
LokaLokaLokaLoka-s as levels of awareness.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad
Lit. 'sitting by the side'
A class of philosophical works exposing the secret doctrine
They are regarded as a source of Ved1ntaVed1ntaVed1ntaVed1nta, S1%kyaS1%kyaS1%kyaS1%kya and YogaYogaYogaYoga philosophies, the secret knowledge
acquired by sitting near the master.
vide also Mah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kyaMah1v1kya
Up1sakaUp1sakaUp1sakaUp1saka
Worshipper, devotee
Up1sanaUp1sanaUp1sanaUp1sana
The external worship and contemplation with the aim to integrate in oneself the two polarities as
)iva)iva)iva)iva - )akti)akti)akti)akti
It has five stages i.e. AbhigamanaAbhigamanaAbhigamanaAbhigamana (approach), Up1d1naUp1d1naUp1d1naUp1d1na (acceptance of offering), Ijy1Ijy1Ijy1Ijy1 (oblation),
Sv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1yaSv1dhy1ya (recitation of MantraMantraMantraMantra-s), and YogaYogaYogaYoga (devotional feeling of unity).
vide also Sagu9op1sanaSagu9op1sanaSagu9op1sanaSagu9op1sana
UpasargaUpasargaUpasargaUpasarga
Obstacle in spiritual life
UpasthaUpasthaUpasthaUpastha
Sexual organs
vide also KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya
UpasthatattvaUpasthatattvaUpasthatattvaUpasthatattva
The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of UpasthaUpasthaUpasthaUpastha
UpUpUpUpavasavasavasavas
Lit. 'sitting by the side of God'
Fasting
Up1yaUp1yaUp1yaUp1ya
A means to successfully approach an action; a stratagem
There are various Up1yaUp1yaUp1yaUp1ya-s depending on purpose.
Upek=aUpek=aUpek=aUpek=a
The act of ignoring or disregarding (also Upek=1Upek=1Upek=1Upek=1)
Upek=aUpek=aUpek=aUpek=a is also one of the Citta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1dana-s as an attitude towards people full of vice.
vide also Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1Ana^gamekhal1
#rdhvam3la#rdhvam3la#rdhvam3la#rdhvam3la
Lit. 'upper origin'
Brahman Brahman Brahman Brahman as the root cause represented by Adha501khaAdha501khaAdha501khaAdha501kha
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Lit. 'raising the semen upwards'
A certain condition of a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 when the sexual energy is sublimated
For this purpose Mudra BandhaMudra BandhaMudra BandhaMudra Bandha-s techniques are recommended.
#rdhva0akti#rdhva0akti#rdhva0akti#rdhva0akti
The upper one of the Ku98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )aktiKu98alin2 )akti-s
UrulokaUrulokaUrulokaUruloka
Lit. 'great world'
The wide space; awareness of the vast space
U=asU=asU=asU=as
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s represents the dawn, awakening, blossoming, full-moon night; the Dawn Goddess as
symbol of awakening
U=asta Kohala Vidy1U=asta Kohala Vidy1U=asta Kohala Vidy1U=asta Kohala Vidy1
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1, one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s that deals with the knowledge of U=asta C1kr1ya9aU=asta C1kr1ya9aU=asta C1kr1ya9aU=asta C1kr1ya9a
and Kohala Kau=2takaKohala Kau=2takaKohala Kau=2takaKohala Kau=2taka about the bondage of the Soul. Only through renunciation will come the
knowledge leading one to DevalokaDevalokaDevalokaDevaloka.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
U=9aU=9aU=9aU=9a
Lit. 'hot; passionate'
The mental activity of being ardent, passionate
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra, K1me02 K1me02 K1me02 K1me02
U=7r1sanaU=7r1sanaU=7r1sanaU=7r1sana
The camel !sana!sana!sana!sana
Utka71sanaUtka71sanaUtka71sanaUtka71sana
The hazardous !sana!sana!sana!sana
Utkr1ntiUtkr1ntiUtkr1ntiUtkr1nti
Levitation as a result of possessing Laghim1 SiddhiLaghim1 SiddhiLaghim1 SiddhiLaghim1 Siddhi
It is considered that levitation can be experienced by mastery over Ud1na V1yuUd1na V1yuUd1na V1yuUd1na V1yu.
Utt1nak3rm1sanaUtt1nak3rm1sanaUtt1nak3rm1sanaUtt1nak3rm1sana
The straight tortoise !sana!sana!sana!sana
Utt1nama98uk1sanaUtt1nama98uk1sanaUtt1nama98uk1sanaUtt1nama98uk1sana
The straight frog !sana!sana!sana!sana
Uttar1yanaUttar1yanaUttar1yanaUttar1yana
Sun's progress north of the equator (from 22nd Dec. to 21st June) expressing the northwards way to
YamaYamaYamaYama's quarter; the bright path
The passage of the sun is called Uttar1yana Sa%kr1ntiUttar1yana Sa%kr1ntiUttar1yana Sa%kr1ntiUttar1yana Sa%kr1nti or Sa%kr1ntiSa%kr1ntiSa%kr1ntiSa%kr1nti. For the departed soul it
offers the experience of Agni Agni Agni Agni and Jyotir Jyotir Jyotir Jyotir i.e. the consciousness will not return to the material plane.
vide also Dak=i91yanaDak=i91yanaDak=i91yanaDak=i91yana
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VacanaVacanaVacanaVacana
The act of speaking
vide also Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1Ana^gakusum1
V1cikaV1cikaV1cikaV1cika
Kind of worship of Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 by speech; any vocal worship
vide also Y1gaY1gaY1gaY1ga
V1ditvaV1ditvaV1ditvaV1ditva
The ability to speak clearly
vide also P198ityaP198ityaP198ityaP198itya
Vagbhavak37aVagbhavak37aVagbhavak37aVagbhavak37a
One group (section) of Pa6cada0i Pa6cada0i Pa6cada0i Pa6cada0i presided over by AgniAgniAgniAgni
V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2
A deity of mental expression
The V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s are expressions of some mental activities or qualities, out of which the speech is
only one. There are eight V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s (each being the Devat1 Devat1 Devat1 Devat1 of one expression only) namely:
Va0in2Va0in2Va0in2Va0in2, K1me0i K1me0i K1me0i K1me0i, Modin2 Modin2 Modin2 Modin2, Vimal1 Vimal1 Vimal1 Vimal1, Aru91 Aru91 Aru91 Aru91, Jayin2 Jayin2 Jayin2 Jayin2, Sarve02 Sarve02 Sarve02 Sarve02 and Kaulin2.Kaulin2.Kaulin2.Kaulin2.
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
V1gmitvaV1gmitvaV1gmitvaV1gmitva
The ability of eloquence
vide also P198ityaP198ityaP198ityaP198itya
VahniVahniVahniVahni
Fire
The A%0aA%0aA%0aA%0a-s of VahniVahniVahniVahni in the Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a are the five J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya-s
vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
Vahnikal1Vahnikal1Vahnikal1Vahnikal1
The essence of fire
vide also Sarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara CakraSarvarak=1kara Cakra
Vahnis1ra DhautiVahnis1ra DhautiVahnis1ra DhautiVahnis1ra Dhauti
One of the AntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhauti-s (known also as Agnis1raAgnis1raAgnis1raAgnis1ra) a yogic technique to increase Ja7har1gniJa7har1gniJa7har1gniJa7har1gni by
fire purification
VahnitattvaVahnitattvaVahnitattvaVahnitattva
vide TejastattvaTejastattvaTejastattvaTejastattva
Vahniv1sin2Vahniv1sin2Vahniv1sin2Vahniv1sin2
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One of the NNNNity1 )aktiity1 )aktiity1 )aktiity1 )akti-s
VaidikaVaidikaVaidikaVaidika
Lit. 'relating to VedaVedaVedaVeda'
The name of the Vedic tradition
Vaikhar2Vaikhar2Vaikhar2Vaikhar2
The physical (vocal) stage of )abda)abda)abda)abda (vide)
Vaiku97haVaiku97haVaiku97haVaiku97ha
A name of IndraIndraIndraIndra or Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u; the paradise of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u
Vair1ginVair1ginVair1ginVair1gin
Somebody who has accomplished Vair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gya
vide also TaparlokaTaparlokaTaparlokaTaparloka
Vair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gya
Detachment (i.e. expression of inner freedom) as one of the eight Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s
The inner freedom as freedom of the mind is seen to giving up R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga and Dve=aDve=aDve=aDve=a through control by
the mind. It is the level of awareness of TaparlokaTaparlokaTaparlokaTaparloka.
vide also Avair1gyaAvair1gyaAvair1gyaAvair1gya, PaPaPaPa6c1gni6c1gni6c1gni6c1gni
Vairaty1gaVairaty1gaVairaty1gaVairaty1ga
Cessation of enmity as a result of Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1Ahi%s1prati=7h1
Vai01khaVai01khaVai01khaVai01kha
The month corresponding to parts of April/ May
vide also M1saM1saM1saM1sa
Vai0e=ikaVai0e=ikaVai0e=ikaVai0e=ika
One of the +ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana-s
Vai=9avaVai=9avaVai=9avaVai=9ava
A follower of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u; the Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u tradition
Vai=9av2Vai=9av2Vai=9av2Vai=9av2
vide Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti
Vai0vadeVai0vadeVai0vadeVai0vadevavavava
Lit. 'relating to all the gods'
All DevaDevaDevaDeva-s (gods)
A Vai0vadeva Vai0vadeva Vai0vadeva Vai0vadeva ceremony consists in homage to all the gods followed by food offering to the gods,
particularly to Agni. Agni. Agni. Agni. Practically the act of eating should be seen as an offering to AgniAgniAgniAgni who takes
the form of fire of digestion.
vide also Vai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1nara
Vai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1nara
Lit. 'relating to all the people'
Humankind, God as humankind (also Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1)
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vide also Vai0vadevaVai0vadevaVai0vadevaVai0vadeva, Vai0v1nara Vidy1 Vai0v1nara Vidy1 Vai0v1nara Vidy1 Vai0v1nara Vidy1, Sa%varga Vidy1 Sa%varga Vidy1 Sa%varga Vidy1 Sa%varga Vidy1
Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1
vide Vai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1nara, Vai0v1nara Vidy1 Vai0v1nara Vidy1 Vai0v1nara Vidy1 Vai0v1nara Vidy1
Vai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1nara Puru=a Puru=a Puru=a Puru=a
The mental consciousness of the humankind as kind of Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a of the conscious individual mind
vide also Vai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1nara
Vai0v1nara Vidy1Vai0v1nara Vidy1Vai0v1nara Vidy1Vai0v1nara Vidy1
The knowledge Vai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1nara
A Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1 (one of the thirty-two Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s) deals with the knowledge of Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1Vai0v1nara !tm1 as
humanity and the corresponding relation to the human body. The macro/ micro relation will make
some human activities as access gates to the macro world. The act of eating is to be seen as an
offering to Vai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1nara, the own heart as VediVediVediVedi, the digestive fire as AgniAgniAgniAgni, etc.
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1, Vai0v1nara Vai0v1nara Vai0v1nara Vai0v1nara
Vai0yaVai0yaVai0yaVai0ya
One of the Var9aVar9aVar9aVar9a-s in the Vedic tradition consisting of tradesmen and agricultural people
VajraVajraVajraVajra
Thunderbolt seen as IndraIndraIndraIndra's bow representing the power of discrimination
Vajra N182Vajra N182Vajra N182Vajra N182
A channel of energy outside the Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182
vide also Vajrol2Vajrol2Vajrol2Vajrol2
Vajr1sanaVajr1sanaVajr1sanaVajr1sana
The diamond !sana!sana!sana!sana
Vajre0var2Vajre0var2Vajre0var2Vajre0var2
Lit. 'the diamond queen'
One of the !vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1!vara9a Devat1-s presiding over the principle of existence of Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra
vide also Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1
The Vajra N182 Vajra N182 Vajra N182 Vajra N182 Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
Vajsa%hananatv1niVajsa%hananatv1niVajsa%hananatv1niVajsa%hananatv1ni
Adamant hardness as one of the four K1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya SampadK1ya Sampad-s
V1kV1kV1kV1k
Lit. 'speech, vibration; mouth'
The primordial sound known also as )abda )abda )abda )abda (vide)
vide also DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu
V1k Dev2V1k Dev2V1k Dev2V1k Dev2
vide )abda)abda)abda)abda
V1ktattvaV1ktattvaV1ktattvaV1ktattva
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The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of V1kV1kV1kV1k
V1m1V1m1V1m1V1m1c1rac1rac1rac1ra
The left-hand division of Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra as spiritual path with own wife whose place traditionally is to the
left of her husband. This path is known also as V1ma M1rga.V1ma M1rga.V1ma M1rga.V1ma M1rga.
V1makramaV1makramaV1makramaV1makrama
Yogic technique of alternative nostril breathing as one of the three Kap1labh1tiKap1labh1tiKap1labh1tiKap1labh1ti-s
V1ma M1rgaV1ma M1rgaV1ma M1rgaV1ma M1rga
vide V1m1c1raV1m1c1raV1m1c1raV1m1c1ra
V1manaV1manaV1manaV1mana
An incarnation of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u as dwarf, a representation of the dawn of human existence
Vamana DhautiVamana DhautiVamana DhautiVamana Dhauti
Cleaning by vomiting as one of the H4d DhautiH4d DhautiH4d DhautiH4d Dhauti-s in order to cure the diseases coming from Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a-s
V1naprasthaV1naprasthaV1naprasthaV1naprastha
Lit. 'hermit, anchorite'
vide !0rama!0rama!0rama!0rama
VandanaVandanaVandanaVandana
One of the nine A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga as the devotional act of prostration before the image of the
Lord
V1r1hiV1r1hiV1r1hiV1r1hi
The )akti)akti)akti)akti of the Boar (Var1haVar1haVar1haVar1ha) Avat1raAvat1raAvat1raAvat1ra of Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u; the earth
Vara Mudr1Vara Mudr1Vara Mudr1Vara Mudr1
The gesture of granting boons (favours)
Vara9Vara9Vara9Vara9aaaa
The obstacle that does not allow the individual consciousness (J2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tmanJ2v1tman) to manifest
There are three Vara9aVara9aVara9aVara9a-s namely M1l1M1l1M1l1M1l1 (impurity of the mind), Vik=epaVik=epaVik=epaVik=epa (distraction), !vara9a!vara9a!vara9a!vara9a
(the covering of the inner reality), their process of removal is called Vara9Vara9Vara9Vara9abhedaabhedaabhedaabheda.
Vara9abhedaVara9abhedaVara9abhedaVara9abheda
The process of removal of obstacles (Vara9aVara9aVara9aVara9a)
VargaVargaVargaVarga
Group, family
V1ris1ra DhautiV1ris1ra DhautiV1ris1ra DhautiV1ris1ra Dhauti
One of the AntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhauti-s, as purification with water
VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana
Things to avoid as observance on the YogaYogaYogaYoga path
There are seven kinds of VarjanaVarjanaVarjanaVarjana-s (according to Am4tabindu Upani=adAm4tabindu Upani=adAm4tabindu Upani=adAm4tabindu Upani=ad) namely BhagaBhagaBhagaBhaga,
KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha, !lasya!lasya!lasya!lasya, AtisvapnaAtisvapnaAtisvapnaAtisvapna, Atij1garaAtij1garaAtij1garaAtij1gara, Aty1h1raAty1h1raAty1h1raAty1h1ra and An1h1raAn1h1raAn1h1raAn1h1ra.
Var9aVar9aVar9aVar9a
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The four main classes (castes) described in ManuManuManuManu's code, viz. Br1hmanBr1hmanBr1hmanBr1hman-s, K=atriyaK=atriyaK=atriyaK=atriya-s, Vai0yaVai0yaVai0yaVai0ya-s
and )3dra)3dra)3dra)3dra-s; the Sa^skrit Sa^skrit Sa^skrit Sa^skrit letter
V1rtaV1rtaV1rtaV1rta
The sense of supernormal smelling
vide also Pr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibha
Vartam1na DharmaVartam1na DharmaVartam1na DharmaVartam1na Dharma
The inherent property of present time, one of the three DharmaDharmaDharmaDharma-s (as inherent properties of time)
Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a
Lit. 'the one who covers'
A Vedic god as personification of space
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the god of heaven and earth having many attributes. Later on Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a was associated
with the waters of the atmosphere. In the Vedic literature Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a is invoked together with IndraIndraIndraIndra,
MitraMitraMitraMitra, AgniAgniAgniAgni, YamaYamaYamaYama, etc., as associations of attributes. Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a is also one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s.
Varu9a DharmapatiVaru9a DharmapatiVaru9a DharmapatiVaru9a Dharmapati
Varu9a Varu9a Varu9a Varu9a the lord of right conduct
One of the eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-s, an aspect of Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a
Varu9a Mudr1Varu9a Mudr1Varu9a Mudr1Varu9a Mudr1
The gesture of Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a
V1ru92 N182V1ru92 N182V1ru92 N182V1ru92 N182
The N182N182N182N182 connected to the right shoulder
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92Sarvahl1di92
V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1
The mental form as impression becoming resident in the form of Sa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1raSa%sk1ra as latent potentiality;
the basic structure of mental consciousness
The accumulated impressions are generated by Abhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0aAbhinive0a (will to live) as a process without
beginning. V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1-s stop to accumulate when their cause (i.e. the Kle0aKle0aKle0aKle0a-s) will cease to create
afflictions. The V1san1V1san1V1san1V1san1-s will disappear through the elimination of four factors namely HetuHetuHetuHetu
(cause), PhalaPhalaPhalaPhala (effect), !0raya!0raya!0raya!0raya (support of an experience) and !lambana!lambana!lambana!lambana (object of an
experience) therefore CittaCittaCittaCitta becomes pure and capable to reflect both the Dra=7aDra=7aDra=7aDra=7a and the D40yaD40yaD40yaD40ya.
vide also Sarv1rthaSarv1rthaSarv1rthaSarv1rtha
Va=a7Va=a7Va=a7Va=a7
vide DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu
Va0ik1raVa0ik1raVa0ik1raVa0ik1ra
A high form of Vair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gyaVair1gya
Va0ikara9akarmaVa0ikara9akarmaVa0ikara9akarmaVa0ikara9akarma
Lit. 'action of subjugating'
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s which gives the power to attract and bring under control gods, men, women
and animals and make them to act according to the one's desires
One of the five malefic rites in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s.
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Va0in2Va0in2Va0in2Va0in2
The subduing (mastering) One
One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental activity of )ita)ita)ita)ita (calm).
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
Vasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7haVasi=7ha
Name of a $=i$=i$=i$=i an exponent of Vedanta teaching
vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i, Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1, SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya, K1madhenuK1madhenuK1madhenuK1madhenu
Va0itvaVa0itvaVa0itvaVa0itva
Lit. 'fitness for subjection'
One of the eight yogic powers of keeping others under control
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi, A=7aA=7aA=7aA=7asiddhisiddhisiddhisiddhi
V1sodhautiV1sodhautiV1sodhautiV1sodhauti
Cleaning by cloth as one of the H4d DhautiH4d DhautiH4d DhautiH4d Dhauti-s in order to cure many diseases
VastiVastiVastiVasti
vide BastiBastiBastiBasti
Va0yaVa0yaVa0yaVa0ya
The subjecting to one's will by MantraMantraMantraMantra-s, YantraYantraYantraYantra-s, etc.
Va0ya SiddhiVa0ya SiddhiVa0ya SiddhiVa0ya Siddhi
The power of subjugation
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
V1taV1taV1taV1ta
One of the three Do=aDo=aDo=aDo=a-s
In !yurveda!yurveda!yurveda!yurveda system a deficiency of air as a cause to diseases.
V1tas1ra DhautiV1tas1ra DhautiV1tas1ra DhautiV1tas1ra Dhauti
One of the AntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhautiAntardhauti-s, as air purification
V1tsalyaV1tsalyaV1tsalyaV1tsalya
Affection; one of the Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s of Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga, also one of the RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
Vau=atVau=atVau=atVau=at
A certain MantraMantraMantraMantra
V1yav2 Dh1ra91V1yav2 Dh1ra91V1yav2 Dh1ra91V1yav2 Dh1ra91
The Dh1ra9Dh1ra9Dh1ra9Dh1ra91111 on air as one of the Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91-s
V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu
Lit. 'wind, air, breath'
Air, vital air; the god of air
The A%0aA%0aA%0aA%0a-s of V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu in the Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a are the five major vital airs viz. Ap1naAp1naAp1naAp1na, Sam1naSam1naSam1naSam1na, Pr19aPr19aPr19aPr19a,
Ud1naUd1naUd1naUd1na, Vy1naVy1naVy1naVy1na and the five minor airs viz, N1gaN1gaN1gaN1ga, K3rmaK3rmaK3rmaK3rma, K4karaK4karaK4karaK4kara, DevadattaDevadattaDevadattaDevadatta and Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1.
In the $g Veda$g Veda$g Veda$g Veda, V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu is the god of the wind.
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vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta, Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Devasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=i
V1yutattvaV1yutattvaV1yutattvaV1yutattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu
VedaVedaVedaVeda
Lit. 'knowledge, wisdom'
A collection of writings structured in four parts Sa%hit1Sa%hit1Sa%hit1Sa%hit1, Br1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9aBr1hma9a, !ra9!ra9!ra9!ra9yakayakayakayaka and Upani=adUpani=adUpani=adUpani=ad
vide also $tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija, Brahma TantraBrahma TantraBrahma TantraBrahma Tantra, Sat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nandaSat Cit !nanda
The main Sa%hit1Sa%hit1Sa%hit1Sa%hit1-s are $g$g$g$g, YajurYajurYajurYajur, S1maS1maS1maS1ma and AtharvaAtharvaAtharvaAtharva. As religion the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s are called the
!rya Dharma!rya Dharma!rya Dharma!rya Dharma (path of noble people). The gods of Vedic trinity are IndraIndraIndraIndra, AgniAgniAgniAgni and S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya. SomaSomaSomaSoma
is also a very important deity, so the fourfold godhead of the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s are IndraIndraIndraIndra, AgniAgniAgniAgni, SomaSomaSomaSoma and
S3ryaS3ryaS3ryaS3rya.
Ved1c1raVed1c1raVed1c1raVed1c1ra
The VedaVedaVedaVeda-s based division of TantraTantraTantraTantra
It involves specific practices of meditation in order to raise Ku98ali92Ku98ali92Ku98ali92Ku98ali92 through the will power.
vide TantraTantraTantraTantra
VedanVedanVedanVedanaaaa
The sense of supernormal touching
vide also Pr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibhaPr1tibha
Ved1ntaVed1ntaVed1ntaVed1nta
Lit. 'end of VedaVedaVedaVeda'
One of the +ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana+ad Dar0ana-s teaching the essence of the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
Veda S1dhanaVeda S1dhanaVeda S1dhanaVeda S1dhana
A practice from VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
vide S1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhana
Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1
The knowledge of VedaVedaVedaVeda-s
There is a wide variety of VeVeVeVeda Vidy1da Vidy1da Vidy1da Vidy1-s, their practice is called Veda S1dhanaVeda S1dhanaVeda S1dhanaVeda S1dhana. An attempt for
their classification is made in the Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1-s taxonomy, however there are other Veda Veda Veda Veda Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1-s outside it. This knowledge that comes from Vedic scriptures is considered to be higher
YYYYogaogaogaoga and a subject to be learned from a qualified person. The most important works on various
Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1-s are seen to be Ch1ndogyaCh1ndogyaCh1ndogyaCh1ndogya and B4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=ad-s, Ved1nta S3traVed1nta S3traVed1nta S3traVed1nta S3tra,
Satapatha Br1hma9aSatapatha Br1hma9aSatapatha Br1hma9aSatapatha Br1hma9a, Kau=2tak2 Upani=adKau=2tak2 Upani=adKau=2tak2 Upani=adKau=2tak2 Upani=ad. The purpose of Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1-s is the knowledge of
BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman.
vide also VedaVedaVedaVeda, Ved1c1raVed1c1raVed1c1raVed1c1ra, Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1
Vedha SiddhiVedha SiddhiVedha SiddhiVedha Siddhi
The power to be pious and faithful
vide also SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi
Vedi Vedi Vedi Vedi (also Ved2Ved2Ved2Ved2)
Sacrificial ground
vide also Vai0v1nara Vidy1Vai0v1nara Vidy1Vai0v1nara Vidy1Vai0v1nara Vidy1
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VedyagniVedyagniVedyagniVedyagni
The fire on the VediVediVediVedi
VegaVegaVegaVega
Lit. 'agitation, emotion, excitement; effect of poison; flood of water or tears; semen virile'
vide Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2
VibhuVibhuVibhuVibhu
The hall in the BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka standing for Aha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1raAha%k1ra
vide also Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1
Vibh3tiVibh3tiVibh3tiVibh3ti
The power of an enlightened Soul; the supernatural power known also as SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi described in the
third chapter of Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra
Vicak=a9aVicak=a9aVicak=a9aVicak=a9a
The throne in the BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka standing for MahatMahatMahatMahat
vide also Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1Parya^ka Vidy1
Vic1raVic1raVic1raVic1ra
The state of consciousness flowing without the basis of )abda)abda)abda)abda (as word) and being able to
discriminate
Vic1raVic1raVic1raVic1ra is a S3k=maS3k=maS3k=maS3k=ma (subtle) kind of Vi=aya.Vi=aya.Vi=aya.Vi=aya.
Vidve=a9akarmaVidve=a9akarmaVidve=a9akarmaVidve=a9akarma
Lit. 'action of exciting enmity'
One of the +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma-s which gives the power of creating ill-feelings and separating two parties
like friends, lovers, relatives, etc.
One of the five malefic magical rites in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s.
VidVidVidVidy1y1y1y1
Lit. 'that which expands'
Science, knowledge, learning; meditation conducting to knowledge; non-duality
vide also Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1Dv1tri%0at Vidy1, Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1Mah1vidy1, J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na, KaivalyaKaivalyaKaivalyaKaivalya, SahajaSahajaSahajaSahaja
Vidy1dharaVidy1dharaVidy1dharaVidy1dhara
A kind of being possessing of magical powers attending upon )iva)iva)iva)iva in the HimHimHimHim1laya1laya1laya1laya-s; fairy
Vidy1 Ka6cukaVidy1 Ka6cukaVidy1 Ka6cukaVidy1 Ka6cuka
Form of )akti)akti)akti)akti limiting the perception of the real knowledge as being one with the primordial unity
of )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti
vide also TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva, Vidy1tattvaVidy1tattvaVidy1tattvaVidy1tattva
Vidy1p27haVidy1p27haVidy1p27haVidy1p27ha
A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 in the )r2 Vidy1 )r2 Vidy1 )r2 Vidy1 )r2 Vidy1 (i.e. the )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra )
vide also PithaPithaPithaPitha
Vidy1r1jaVidy1r1jaVidy1r1jaVidy1r1ja
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vide Pa9cada02Pa9cada02Pa9cada02Pa9cada02
Vidy1tattvaVidy1tattvaVidy1tattvaVidy1tattva
The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of Vidy1 Ka6cukaVidy1 Ka6cukaVidy1 Ka6cukaVidy1 Ka6cuka
Vighne0varaVighne0varaVighne0varaVighne0vara
Lit. 'remover of obstacles'
A name of Ga9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=aGa9e=a
Vijay1Vijay1Vijay1Vijay1
One of the Nity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )aktiNity1 )akti-s; ever victorious
Vij61naVij61naVij61naVij61na
Perception; direct perception of BrahmanBrahmanBrahmanBrahman as manifestation (i.e. Sagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a BrahmanSagu9a Brahman)
vide also J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na, Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1Bh3ma Vidy1
Vij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0a
The body of intellect as sphere of consciousness known also as Buddhimaya Ko0aBuddhimaya Ko0aBuddhimaya Ko0aBuddhimaya Ko0a it is the
expression and experience of the intellect and has the seat in the ViViViVi0uddhi0uddhi0uddhi0uddhi and !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra-s.
VikalpaVikalpaVikalpaVikalpa
A part, aspect or concept as object of meditation; one of the five Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s
vide also Savikalpa Sam1dhiSavikalpa Sam1dhiSavikalpa Sam1dhiSavikalpa Sam1dhi, Nirvikalpa Sam1dhiNirvikalpa Sam1dhiNirvikalpa Sam1dhiNirvikalpa Sam1dhi
Vikara9a Bh1vaVikara9a Bh1vaVikara9a Bh1vaVikara9a Bh1va
The state of perception without the instrumentality of J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya-s and KarmenKarmenKarmenKarmendriyadriyadriyadriya-s
Vik=epaVik=epaVik=epaVik=epa
Lit. 'what distracts or diverts'
Distraction on the path of YogaYogaYogaYoga
There are nine Vik=epaVik=epaVik=epaVik=epa-s in the form of Citta V4ttiCitta V4ttiCitta V4ttiCitta V4tti-s (vide). Vik=epaVik=epaVik=epaVik=epa is also one of the two
functions of M1y1M1y1M1y1M1y1 as the illusion of believing that Self-realization lies without.
Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3
Associate obstructive distraction on the path of YogaYogaYogaYoga (vide Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra I.31)
There are four Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3-s namely Du5khaDu5khaDu5khaDu5kha, DaurmanasyaDaurmanasyaDaurmanasyaDaurmanasya, A^gamejayatvaA^gamejayatvaA^gamejayatvaA^gamejayatva and )v1sa )v1sa )v1sa )v1sa Pra0v1saPra0v1saPra0v1saPra0v1sa connected to the Ko0aKo0aKo0aKo0a-s (except !nandamaya Ko0a!nandamaya Ko0a!nandamaya Ko0a!nandamaya Ko0a which transcends distraction).
The four Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3Vik=epasahabh3-s are associated to the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s as obstructive distractions
in YogaYogaYogaYoga.
Vik=iptaVik=iptaVik=iptaVik=ipta
Agitated state as one of the five Cittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3miCittabh3mi-s
Vimal1Vimal1Vimal1Vimal1
The afflicting One
One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental activity of Du5khaDu5khaDu5khaDu5kha (distressed)
vide also Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra
Vim1naVim1naVim1naVim1na
The celestial chariot
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Vimar0a )aktiVimar0a )aktiVimar0a )aktiVimar0a )akti
Manifested Power
Aspect of )akti)akti)akti)akti inclined towards creation. )iva)iva)iva)iva is the other aspect called Prak10aPrak10aPrak10aPrak10a. According to
K1makal1vil1saK1makal1vil1saK1makal1vil1saK1makal1vil1sa work, it is the pure mirror in which )iva)iva)iva)iva reflects Himself.
vide also )iva)iva)iva)iva, )akti)akti)akti)akti, )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti, !dy10akti!dy10akti!dy10akti!dy10akti
V291V291V291V291
The Indian lute usually having seven strings
The most celebrated one is V29aV29aV29aV29a of Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2Sarasvat2. There is also a TantraTantraTantraTantra called V291 TantraV291 TantraV291 TantraV291 Tantra.
vide also Tantr2Tantr2Tantr2Tantr2
Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92Vipar2ta Kara92
Lit. 'inverted effect'
The reversal polarity as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
ViparyayaViparyayaViparyayaViparyaya
Incorrect knowledge as a form of Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1 and one of the five Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s
vide also Pram19aPram19aPram19aPram19a
V2raV2raV2raV2ra
A kind of S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka at a level between Pa0uPa0uPa0uPa0u and DivyaDivyaDivyaDivya in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s; heroism as one of the
RasaRasaRasaRasa-s
In a V2raV2raV2raV2ra kind of person the Rajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9a is predominant.
vide also S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka
V2ra Bh1vaV2ra Bh1vaV2ra Bh1vaV2ra Bh1va
One of the Bh1vaBh1vaBh1vaBh1va-s as a state of human personality based on activity and motion, therefore of
RajasRajasRajasRajas nature
vide also S1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhakaS1dhaka
V2r1c1raV2r1c1raV2r1c1raV2r1c1ra
The second kind of initiation in the Tantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhana
vide Tantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhanaTantra S1dhana
Viraj1Viraj1Viraj1Viraj1
The ageless river in the BrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmalokaBrahmaloka whose crossing enable the devotee never to grow old, but to
live to the age of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1 i.e. to attain Self-realization
V2r1sanaV2r1sanaV2r1sanaV2r1sana
The hero !sana!sana!sana!sana
Viri6ciViri6ciViri6ciViri6ci
Lit. 'he who creates'
A name of Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1
V2ryaV2ryaV2ryaV2rya
Physical and mental energy; courage to overcome obstacles on the path of YogaYogaYogaYoga
It represents the energy accumulated by sublimation of sexual energy in order to stimulate the
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V2ryayojan1V2ryayojan1V2ryayojan1V2ryayojan1
Lit. 'energy union'
The process in which the GuruGuruGuruGuru gives to the disciple the power of a MantraMantraMantraMantra
VisargaVisargaVisargaVisarga
The symbol of two dots (:) pronounced like H with a distinctly audible aspiration; the act of
evacuation of excrement
Esoterically is the symbol of )iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti)iva )akti as a double Bindu.Bindu.Bindu.Bindu.
vide also BinduBinduBinduBindu, Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2Ana^gavegan2
VisarjanaVisarjanaVisarjanaVisarjana
The act of throwing the image of a deity into holy water as a rite of bidding farewell at the end of a
festival or worship
It has either practical or symbolical aspects.
Vi=ayaVi=ayaVi=ayaVi=aya
An object of sense perception , knowledge or meditation
vide also Vic1raVic1raVic1raVic1ra, VitarkaVitarkaVitarkaVitarka
Vi=ayak1raVi=ayak1raVi=ayak1raVi=ayak1ra
The active state of CittaCittaCittaCitta in which identifies itself with the senses
Vi=ayak1ra V4ttiVi=ayak1ra V4ttiVi=ayak1ra V4ttiVi=ayak1ra V4tti
The V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti of Vi=ayak1raVi=ayak1raVi=ayak1raVi=ayak1ra state
Vi=ayavat2 Prav4ttiVi=ayavat2 Prav4ttiVi=ayavat2 Prav4ttiVi=ayavat2 Prav4tti
The sense experience as kind of Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91 on Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra-s
VVVVi0e=ai0e=ai0e=ai0e=a
Lit. 'without difference'
One of the four Gu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparvaGu9aparva-s in which Savitarka Sam1dhiSavitarka Sam1dhiSavitarka Sam1dhiSavitarka Sam1dhi is experienced
The difference has to be seen as the distinction between Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a and Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti, in YogaYogaYogaYoga an essential
experience.
vide also !tmabh1va!tmabh1va!tmabh1va!tmabh1va
Vi=9uVi=9uVi=9uVi=9u
Lord Vi=nuVi=nuVi=nuVi=nu one of the Hindu trinity (TrimurtiTrimurtiTrimurtiTrimurti) protector of the Universe, presiding over the
preservation of the Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a; the Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1 of !p Bh3ta!p Bh3ta!p Bh3ta!p Bh3ta
His vehicle is Garu8aGaru8aGaru8aGaru8a, the Eagle. Lord Vi=nuVi=nuVi=nuVi=nu is the consort of Lak=m2Lak=m2Lak=m2Lak=m2. There are ten incarnations
(Avat1raAvat1raAvat1raAvat1ra-s) of Vi=nuVi=nuVi=nuVi=nu namely Fish (MatsyaMatsyaMatsyaMatsya), Tortoise (K3rmaK3rmaK3rmaK3rma), Boar (Var1haVar1haVar1haVar1ha), Man-lion
(Narasi%haNarasi%haNarasi%haNarasi%ha), Dwarf (V1manaV1manaV1manaV1mana), Para0ur1maPara0ur1maPara0ur1maPara0ur1ma, R1maR1maR1maR1ma, K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a, BuddhaBuddhaBuddhaBuddha and KalkiKalkiKalkiKalki as evolutionary
unfolding of the universe. Vi=nuVi=nuVi=nuVi=nu is also one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s.
Vi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthiVi=9ugranthi
Lit. 'knot of Vi=nuVi=nuVi=nuVi=nu'
Located in the S3rya Kha98aS3rya Kha98aS3rya Kha98aS3rya Kha98a represents the attachment to KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha (anger) and MohaMohaMohaMoha (infatuation)
Vi0ok1Vi0ok1Vi0ok1Vi0ok1
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The process of removal of sorrow
vide also Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2Jyoti=mat2
Vi0uddhi Cakra Vi0uddhi Cakra Vi0uddhi Cakra Vi0uddhi Cakra (also Vi0uddha CakraVi0uddha CakraVi0uddha CakraVi0uddha Cakra)
Lit. 'purification CakraCakraCakraCakra'
The CakraCakraCakraCakra located on the vertebral column behind the throat pit
This CakraCakraCakraCakra is associated with the J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya of )rotra)rotra)rotra)rotra, the KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya of V1kV1kV1kV1k, the
Tanm1traTanm1traTanm1traTanm1tra of )abda)abda)abda)abda, is the center for Ud1na V1yaUd1na V1yaUd1na V1yaUd1na V1ya and the seat of Vij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0aVij61namaya Ko0a, the level
of awareness is JanarlokaJanarlokaJanarlokaJanarloka.
vide also S1kin2S1kin2S1kin2S1kin2
Vi0vaVi0vaVi0vaVi0va
All pervading, universe
Vi0vadar1 N182Vi0vadar1 N182Vi0vadar1 N182Vi0vadar1 N182
The N182N182N182N182 connected to the right cheek
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92
Vi0vakarmanVi0vakarmanVi0vakarmanVi0vakarman
Lit. 'the one who creates everything'
A Vedic god personifying the creative force
Vi=van1thaVi=van1thaVi=van1thaVi=van1tha
Lit. 'Lord of the universe'
A name of )iva)iva)iva)iva
Vi0va Puru=aVi0va Puru=aVi0va Puru=aVi0va Puru=a
A mental consciousness of the world as kind of Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a of the conscious mind
Vi0var3paVi0var3paVi0var3paVi0var3pa
The cosmic form
VitalalokaVitalalokaVitalalokaVitalaloka
vide LokaLokaLokaLoka
V2tar1gaV2tar1gaV2tar1gaV2tar1ga
A person who has renounced attachment (R1gaR1gaR1gaR1ga)
VitarkaVitarkaVitarkaVitarka
The state of consciousness flowing with the basis of )abda)abda)abda)abda (as word) and being able to
discriminate; intention
VitarkaVitarkaVitarkaVitarka is a Sth3laSth3laSth3laSth3la (gross) kind of Vi=aya.Vi=aya.Vi=aya.Vi=aya.
VivasvatVivasvatVivasvatVivasvat
Harmony in nature as one of the twelve !ditya!ditya!ditya!ditya-s
VivekaVivekaVivekaViveka
Discrimination between real and unreal, reality and illusion as a process of J61naJ61naJ61naJ61na Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga
It is the level of awareness of SatyalokaSatyalokaSatyalokaSatyaloka and the expression of freedom from MadaMadaMadaMada (pride).
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vide also Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni, VajraVajraVajraVajra
Viveka J61naViveka J61naViveka J61naViveka J61na
Discriminative knowledge
vide also SatyalokaSatyalokaSatyalokaSatyaloka
Vivekakhy1tiVivekakhy1tiVivekakhy1tiVivekakhy1ti
The knowledge through VivekaVivekaVivekaViveka as a continuous process of awareness of the reality (SatSatSatSat) and
fulfilment of H1naH1naH1naH1na (liberation)
vide also PratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasava, Khy1tiKhy1tiKhy1tiKhy1ti
VrataVrataVrataVrata
Lit. 'vow; service'
A rite of devotion or vow of austerity; a rite of Goddess worship
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s signifies the milk as the only food after taking the vow of such austerity.
V4k=1sanaV4k=1sanaV4k=1sanaV4k=1sana
The tree !sana!sana!sana!sana
V4nd1vanaV4nd1vanaV4nd1vanaV4nd1vana
The village on the river where K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a spent his youth, today an important place of pilgrimage
V4=abhaV4=abhaV4=abhaV4=abha
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a name for the bull (known also as V4=anV4=anV4=anV4=an) representing the power behind the
creation complementing DhenuDhenuDhenuDhenu (the milk cow). V4=abhaV4=abhaV4=abhaV4=abha has to be seen as the symbol of the male
principle in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s, a parallel concept with Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a in Yoga.Yoga.Yoga.Yoga.
V4=abha DhenuV4=abha DhenuV4=abha DhenuV4=abha Dhenu
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the bull and the milk cow as symbols of two polarities viz. heaven and earth, father
and mother, male and female, a parallel concept with Puru=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a and Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti in YogaYogaYogaYoga. The heaven-
earth unity is often personified in the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s as Varu9aVaru9aVaru9aVaru9a.
V4=anV4=anV4=anV4=an
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the bull
vide V4=abhaV4=abhaV4=abhaV4=abha
V4=1sanaV4=1sanaV4=1sanaV4=1sana
The bull !sana!sana!sana!sana
V4traV4traV4traV4tra
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the dragon as symbol of ignorance
vide also Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1Avidy1, Aj61naAj61naAj61naAj61na
V4trahanV4trahanV4trahanV4trahan
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s a name of IndraIndraIndraIndra as destroyer of V4traV4traV4traV4tra
V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti
Condition of a mental activity having as background the CittaCittaCittaCitta
The V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti-s are of three kinds namely waking (J1gratJ1gratJ1gratJ1grat), dreaming (SvapnaSvapnaSvapnaSvapna) and dreamless sleep
(Su=uptiSu=uptiSu=uptiSu=upti)
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The suppression of V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti-s is an essential condition of the state of YogaYogaYogaYoga (vide Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti), their
superimposition on CittaCittaCittaCitta will cease only when the state of Dharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhi is reached.
vide also Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1Avasth1
V4ttinirodhaV4ttinirodhaV4ttinirodhaV4ttinirodha
The non-rise of any kind of V4ttiV4ttiV4ttiV4tti in the CittaCittaCittaCitta as a state of YogaYogaYogaYoga
vide also Cittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodhaCittav4ttinirodha
Vy1dhiVy1dhiVy1dhiVy1dhi
The state of disease as one of the nine Citta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epaCitta Vik=epa-s
Vy1kara9aVy1kara9aVy1kara9aVy1kara9a
Lit. 'separation, explanation'
Revelation; grammar
Vy1khy1na Mudr1Vy1khy1na Mudr1Vy1khy1na Mudr1Vy1khy1na Mudr1
The gesture of explanation
Vy1khy1tVy1khy1tVy1khy1tVy1khy1t4tva4tva4tva4tva
The ability of clear explanation
vide also Pa98ityaPa98ityaPa98ityaPa98itya
VyaktaVyaktaVyaktaVyakta
The manifested principle of creation made up of the three Gu9aGu9aGu9aGu9a-s
vide also AvyaktaAvyaktaAvyaktaAvyakta, PrasavaPrasavaPrasavaPrasava, PratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasava, Abhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9aAbhivyaktik1ra9a
Vy1naVy1naVy1naVy1na
The V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu which distributes and circulates the energy all over the body
vide also V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu, Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%kar2, Devasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=iDevasu=i
Vy1ptiVy1ptiVy1ptiVy1pti
Lit. 'attainment'
Acquisition of a TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva
VyomaVyomaVyomaVyoma
Ether; space
vide also Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta
Vyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6caka
The five subtle spaces as intermediate stages of Dh1ra9aDh1ra9aDh1ra9aDh1ra9a viz. Gu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10a, PPPParam1k10aaram1k10aaram1k10aaram1k10a,
Mah1k10aMah1k10aMah1k10aMah1k10a, Tattv1k10a Tattv1k10a Tattv1k10a Tattv1k10a and S3ry1k10aS3ry1k10aS3ry1k10aS3ry1k10a.
VyomatattvaVyomatattvaVyomatattvaVyomatattva
vide !k10atattva!k10atattva!k10atattva!k10atattva
VyutkramaVyutkramaVyutkramaVyutkrama
Yogic technique of taking water through both nostrils and expelling it through the mouth as one of
the three Kap1labh1tiKap1labh1tiKap1labh1tiKap1labh1ti-s.
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Y
Y1gaY1gaY1gaY1ga
Worship as general term in all Indian traditions
The Dev2'Dev2'Dev2'Dev2's worship is of three kinds: Antary1ga Antary1ga Antary1ga Antary1ga (or K1yikaK1yikaK1yikaK1yika), Bahiry1ga Bahiry1ga Bahiry1ga Bahiry1ga (B1hyay1gaB1hyay1gaB1hyay1gaB1hyay1ga or
V1cikaV1cikaV1cikaV1cika) and Bh1vana Bh1vana Bh1vana Bh1vana (or M1nasaM1nasaM1nasaM1nasa). A special kind of worship is Mah1y1ga.Mah1y1ga.Mah1y1ga.Mah1y1ga.
Yajm1naYajm1naYajm1naYajm1na
A priest presiding over Yaj6aYaj6aYaj6aYaj6a
Yaj6a Yaj6a Yaj6a Yaj6a (also Y1j6aY1j6aY1j6aY1j6a)
Lit. 'worship, prayer, devotion; oblation, offering, sacrifice'
The fire sacrifice as altar of the Vedic fire
Y1j6aY1j6aY1j6aY1j6a means also sacrifice as one of the twenty-six Daiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampatDaiv2sampat-s. Y1j6aY1j6aY1j6aY1j6a is basically an
expression of consciousness in a Vedic ritual form in order to obtain awareness, therefore a parallel
concept to Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi in Yoga.Yoga.Yoga.Yoga.
vide also !tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a!tm1rpa9a, $tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija, Puru=a Vidy1Puru=a Vidy1Puru=a Vidy1Puru=a Vidy1, AgniAgniAgniAgni, HomaHomaHomaHoma, CidagniCidagniCidagniCidagni, Cidagni Ku98aCidagni Ku98aCidagni Ku98aCidagni Ku98a
Y1j6avalkyaY1j6avalkyaY1j6avalkyaY1j6avalkya
A sage householder in the B4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=adB4had1ra9yaka Upani=ad
vide also Maitrey2 Vidy1Maitrey2 Vidy1Maitrey2 Vidy1Maitrey2 Vidy1
Yajur VedaYajur VedaYajur VedaYajur Veda
One of the four VedaVedaVedaVeda-s known also as the sacrificial VedaVedaVedaVeda
vide VedaVedaVedaVeda
Y1kin2Y1kin2Y1kin2Y1kin2
The )akti)akti)akti)akti residing in Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra
Yak=aYak=aYak=aYak=a
A class of semi-divine beings
YamaYamaYamaYama
In the VedaVedaVedaVeda-s the god who rules the spirits of the dead and presides over the Pit4Pit4Pit4Pit4-s; in YogaYogaYogaYoga one of
the eight A^gaA^gaA^gaA^ga-s of the A=71^gaYogaA=71^gaYogaA=71^gaYogaA=71^gaYoga of Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali. It contains five moral codes of conduct viz.
Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1, SatyaSatyaSatyaSatya, AsteyaAsteyaAsteyaAsteya, BrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacarya, AparigrahaAparigrahaAparigrahaAparigraha all as expressions of a balanced state of
mind.
Y1malaY1malaY1malaY1mala
A class of Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra works
vide )iva)iva)iva)iva, Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra
Yamun1Yamun1Yamun1Yamun1
A river in India commonly known as Jumn1Jumn1Jumn1Jumn1
vide also Pray1gaPray1gaPray1gaPray1ga, Trive92 Trive92 Trive92 Trive92
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YantraYantraYantraYantra
Lit. 'amulet; mystical diagram'
A form-symbol of a deity; a Tantric symbol of unity of Macrocosm (Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a) and Microcosm
(Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a); an expression of the supreme consciousness as diagram or symbol
The most celebrated YantraYantraYantraYantra is )r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra)r2 Yantra. A fundamental concept is that the human body as
Microcosm is a YantraYantraYantraYantra therefore subject to meditation of various kinds.
vide also Ma98alaMa98alaMa98alaMa98ala, +ada^ga+ada^ga+ada^ga+ada^ga
Yantrop1sanaYantrop1sanaYantrop1sanaYantrop1sana
Meditation on YantraYantraYantraYantra
Ya0ovat2 N182Ya0ovat2 N182Ya0ovat2 N182Ya0ovat2 N182
The N182 N182 N182 N182 connected to the right thigh
vide also Sarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka CakraSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakra, Sarvastambhi92 Sarvastambhi92 Sarvastambhi92 Sarvastambhi92
Y1tr1Y1tr1Y1tr1Y1tr1
Expedition, pilgrimage, campaign with a spiritual purpose
Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga (from the root Y3j Y3j Y3j Y3j i.e. to connect)
Lit. 'joining, yoking'
The state of union with the Divine; one of the +a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana-s; disunion between Puru=Puru=Puru=Puru=aaaa and
Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti
Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga consists of different physiological, mental and spiritual practices of union, knowledge,
awareness and understanding leading to self-discovery of the individual nature as well as the higher
nature or cosmic Self. Traditionally Lord )iva)iva)iva)iva was the first Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 who taught the Yoga Vidy1 Yoga Vidy1 Yoga Vidy1 Yoga Vidy1 as
part of Tantra Tantra Tantra Tantra to his wife P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2P1rvat2, the first )i0ya. )i0ya. )i0ya. )i0ya. Any conscious step upwards is YogaYogaYogaYoga. There are
many classifications of YogaYogaYogaYoga-s depending of kinds of practices. The main paths are considered to
be J61na YoJ61na YoJ61na YoJ61na Yogagagaga, Karma YogaKarma YogaKarma YogaKarma Yoga and Bhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti YogaBhakti Yoga as described in the Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1 by K4=9aK4=9aK4=9aK4=9a.
vide also PratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasavaPratiprasava, Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2, Yog1c1raYog1c1raYog1c1raYog1c1ra, Trim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rtiTrim3rti, Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1
Yoga Anu=7h1naYoga Anu=7h1naYoga Anu=7h1naYoga Anu=7h1na
The Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na Anu=7h1na related to practices of YogaYogaYogaYoga as spiritual union
Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1Yoga Avasth1
The YogaYogaYogaYoga state known also as Bh3mik1Bh3mik1Bh3mik1Bh3mik1
There are four YogaYogaYogaYoga states namely !ra%bha!ra%bha!ra%bha!ra%bha, Gha7aGha7aGha7aGha7a, ParicayaParicayaParicayaParicaya and Ni=pattiNi=pattiNi=pattiNi=patti as gradual
experiences of Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 ascending (i.e. !roha9a!roha9a!roha9a!roha9a) the Su=umn1 N182.Su=umn1 N182.Su=umn1 N182.Su=umn1 N182.
Yog1c1raYog1c1raYog1c1raYog1c1ra
The Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga based division of TantraTantraTantraTantra
The Tantric path based of yogic techniques
vide TantrTantrTantrTantraaaa
Yoga Dar0anaYoga Dar0anaYoga Dar0anaYoga Dar0ana
The Indian system of philosophy of YogaYogaYogaYoga
vide also +a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana+a8 Dar0ana
Yogam1y1 S1dhanaYogam1y1 S1dhanaYogam1y1 S1dhanaYogam1y1 S1dhana
The magical practices in the TantraTantraTantraTantra-s
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vide also +a7karma+a7karma+a7karma+a7karma
Yog1^gaYog1^gaYog1^gaYog1^ga
The steps of YogaYogaYogaYoga
vide also A=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga
Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1
The yogic technique of conscious sleep by rotating the consciousness through the different parts of
the body
Through Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1Yoga Nidr1, the space of knowledge (i.e. Cid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10aCid1k10a) is contacted. In the modern times
Yoga Nidr1 Yoga Nidr1 Yoga Nidr1 Yoga Nidr1 was reformulated by Svam2 Saty1nanda Sarasvat2Svam2 Saty1nanda Sarasvat2Svam2 Saty1nanda Sarasvat2Svam2 Saty1nanda Sarasvat2 (of Deoghar) from the Tantric
tradition as an introduction to meditation (Dhy1naDhy1naDhy1naDhy1na).
vide also Sa%kalpaSa%kalpaSa%kalpaSa%kalpa
Yoga S1dhanaYoga S1dhanaYoga S1dhanaYoga S1dhana
The practice of YogaYogaYogaYoga
vide S1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhanaS1dhana
Yog1sanaYog1sanaYog1sanaYog1sana
The union !sana!sana!sana!sana
Yoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3traYoga S3tra
The book of Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga by Pata6jali Pata6jali Pata6jali Pata6jali teaching the eight-fold path towards attaining spiritual liberation
(Nirv19aNirv19aNirv19aNirv19a or Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi)
vide also A=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga
Yoga Vidy1Yoga Vidy1Yoga Vidy1Yoga Vidy1
The knowledge of YogaYogaYogaYoga
Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 Yog2 (also YogiYogiYogiYogi)
A male practitioner of YogaYogaYogaYoga; ascetic; one who has attained YogaYogaYogaYoga
As levels of spiritual realization there are four kinds of Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 namely PrathamakalpikaPrathamakalpikaPrathamakalpikaPrathamakalpika,
Madhubh3mikaMadhubh3mikaMadhubh3mikaMadhubh3mika, Praj61jyPraj61jyPraj61jyPraj61jyotiotiotioti, Atikr1ntabh1van2yaAtikr1ntabh1van2yaAtikr1ntabh1van2yaAtikr1ntabh1van2ya. The necessary conditions for a Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 to step
from one level to another and use SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s is to be able to overcome gradually Sa^gaSa^gaSa^gaSa^ga (attachment)
and SmayaSmayaSmayaSmaya (pride). Then the Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1-s will pay attention to the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2. After achieving the
experience of Dharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhiDharmamegha Sam1dhi the Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 becomes !ptak1ma!ptak1ma!ptak1ma!ptak1ma, !ptaj61na!ptaj61na!ptaj61na!ptaj61na and
Antasa^kalpaAntasa^kalpaAntasa^kalpaAntasa^kalpa since the veil of knowledge has been removed.
vide also T2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vega, Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2, MaithunaMaithunaMaithunaMaithuna
Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2
Female Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2
Tantric female Yog2Yog2Yog2Yog2 having magical powers (SiddhiSiddhiSiddhiSiddhi-s). A Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2 is also a female representing a
goddess who is subject to adoration. Traditionally there are sixty-four Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2-s (i.e. Cau0atti Cau0atti Cau0atti Cau0atti Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2Yogin2-s).
vide also MaithunaMaithunaMaithunaMaithuna, TantraTantraTantraTantra
Yogyat1Yogyat1Yogyat1Yogyat1
The attitude and quality to be an enjoyer and an object of enjoyment in the same time
YoniYoniYoniYoni
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Lit. 'womb; source, origin; place of rest, home; vagina'
The matrix of generation as a symbol of cosmic primordial source of the material world
Yoniku98aYoniku98aYoniku98aYoniku98a
A particular YantraYantraYantraYantra diagram; a place of oblation and worship in the )akta)akta)akta)akta tradition
Yoni Li^Yoni Li^Yoni Li^Yoni Li^gagagaga
The symbol of divine energy of creation; the clitoris
Yonima98alaYonima98alaYonima98alaYonima98ala
vide Sarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada CakraSarvasiddhiprada Cakra
Yoni Mudr1Yoni Mudr1Yoni Mudr1Yoni Mudr1
The foetus Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s
vide also Laya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi YogaLaya Siddhi Yoga
YonimuktaYonimuktaYonimuktaYonimukta
A person released from being born again
Yonip27haYonip27haYonip27haYonip27ha
A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 in the YoniYoniYoniYoni form
vide also P27haP27haP27haP27ha, K1mar3pa P27haK1mar3pa P27haK1mar3pa P27haK1mar3pa P27ha
YugaYugaYugaYuga
Cosmic age of the world
There are four YugaYugaYugaYuga-s, viz. SatyaSatyaSatyaSatya (or K4taK4taK4taK4ta), Tret1Tret1Tret1Tret1, Dv1paraDv1paraDv1paraDv1para and KaliKaliKaliKali, comprising an aggregate of
4,320,000 years which constitute a Mah1 YugaMah1 YugaMah1 YugaMah1 Yuga. From SatyaSatyaSatyaSatya YugaYugaYugaYuga down to Kali YugaKali YugaKali YugaKali Yuga there is a
step-by-step deterioration in the condition of the world. YugaYugaYugaYuga-s are in fact the material
macrocosmic expression of the age of a human being, i.e. Brahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198aBrahm198a vs. Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a.
Yuktatrive92Yuktatrive92Yuktatrive92Yuktatrive92
A name for !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra as a place of upper intersection of the three main N182N182N182N182-s
vide also Pray1gaPray1gaPray1gaPray1ga
The author
Octavian Sarbatoare was born in Romania in 1952. Since 1987 he has been
living in Australia. He completed his BA in Philosophy and Studies in
Religion, BA (Honours) in Studies in Religion, Master of Arts with Merit
(PACS), all at the University of Sydney. He holds a PhD (Honorary
Degree) as well. Octavian is the author of various books of scholarly
research and fiction, both in English and Romanian.
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