a sanskrit dictionary of spirituality

A Sanskrit Dictionary of Spirituality Scholar’s Terms

First Edition

Octavian Sarbatoare

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'

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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.


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.


AkulaAkulaAkulaAkula

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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


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.


!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.


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.


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.


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.


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)

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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.


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


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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AnnaAnnaAnnaAnna

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

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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.


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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vide also Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka CakraSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakra, Sarvasampatprad1 Sarvasampatprad1 Sarvasampatprad1 Sarvasampatprad1, Devasu=i Devasu=i Devasu=i Devasu=i

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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K4=9a K4=9a K4=9a K4=9a in Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1Bhagavad G2t1

!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

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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)


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


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

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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


!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


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


!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

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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.


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


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

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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


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


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".


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

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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.


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'


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.


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.


Bh3miBh3miBh3miBh3mi

Earth


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


Bh3 Sam1dhiBh3 Sam1dhiBh3 Sam1dhiBh3 Sam1dhi

The underground Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi

Bh3taBh3taBh3taBh3ta

Lit. 'consisting of; 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


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.


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


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'

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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


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


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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Candra0ekharaCandra0ekharaCandra0ekharaCandra0ekhara

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.

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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'


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

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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


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

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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.

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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


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

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D40yaD40yaD40yaD40ya

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


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


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

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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


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.


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


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


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'


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

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H1kin2H1kin2H1kin2H1kin2

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


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


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)


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

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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.


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.

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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).


@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).


@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

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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


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'


JapaJapaJapaJapa

Repetition of a MantraMantraMantraMantra


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


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'


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


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.


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).


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'


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


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 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.


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).


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

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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)


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.


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


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

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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


Ke0avaKe0avaKe0avaKe0ava

Lit. 'having long or handsome hair'


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


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


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'


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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vide also Kuruk=etraKuruk=etraKuruk=etraKuruk=etra

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


Kulaku98aKulaku98aKulaku98aKulaku98a

The place where Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2Ku98alin2 sleeps in M3lM3lM3lM3l1dh1ra Cakra1dh1ra Cakra1dh1ra Cakra1dh1ra Cakra

Kul1m4taKul1m4taKul1m4taKul1m4ta

The nectar flowing from Sahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra CakraSahasr1ra Cakra

Kulasundar2Kulasundar2Kulasundar2Kulasundar2


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


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


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


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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Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1

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

Lalit1 Sahasran1ma StotraLalit1 Sahasran1ma StotraLalit1 Sahasran1ma StotraLalit1 Sahasran1ma Stotra

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


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.


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.


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.


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'


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


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


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.


Mah1yaj6aMah1yaj6aMah1yaj6aMah1yaj6a

Great sacrifice (offering)

vide also $tvija$tvija$tvija$tvija, Yaj6aYaj6aYaj6aYaj6a

Mah1 YugaMah1 YugaMah1 YugaMah1 Yuga

The great 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.


MaMaMaMaitr2itr2itr2itr2

The sentiment of friendship

Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2 is also one of the Citta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1danaCitta Pras1dana-s as an attitude towards happy people.


Maitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1diMaitry1di

The group of sentiments of Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2Maitr2, Karu91Karu91Karu91Karu91 and Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1Mudit1 leading to a particular state of Sam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhiSam1dhi

Majj1Majj1Majj1Majj1

Marrow


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.


M1nasaM1nasaM1nasaM1nasa

Kind of worship "by mind" of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2


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).


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


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

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Mantrap27haMantrap27haMantrap27haMantrap27ha

A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2 in a MantraMantraMantraMantra form


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


Mar2ciMar2ciMar2ciMar2ci



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


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


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


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).


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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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.


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


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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MuktiMuktiMuktiMukti

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


M3la B2jaM3la B2jaM3la B2jaM3la B2ja


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


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


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)'


M3rtiM3rtiM3rtiM3rti

Image; symbol; figure; form of Devat1Devat1Devat1Devat1

M3rv1M3rv1M3rv1M3rv1

The specie of hemp Sanseviera Roxburghiana

(also MaMaMaMaurvaurvaurvaurva, M3rvik1M3rvik1M3rvik1M3rvik1)


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N

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.

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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


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


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

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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


NetratattvaNetratattvaNetratattvaNetratattva

The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of NetraNetraNetraNetra

Nidhi SiddhiNidhi SiddhiNidhi SiddhiNidhi Siddhi

The power of determination


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

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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


NityaNityaNityaNitya

Eternal, perpetual

Nity1Nity1Nity1Nity1


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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


Pa6cabh3taPa6cabh3taPa6cabh3taPa6cabh3ta


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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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.


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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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'


Pa0upatiPa0upatiPa0upatiPa0upati

Lit. 'lord of animals; lord of the souls covered by ignorance'


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


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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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


P1yutattvaP1yutattvaP1yutattvaP1yutattva

The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of P1yuP1yuP1yuP1yu

PhalaPhalaPhalaPhala

Effect of an experience having the source a cause (HetuHetuHetuHetu)


Phala0rutiPhala0rutiPhala0rutiPhala0ruti

The panegyric of accruing benefits of a text in the StotraStotraStotraStotra literature

Ph1lgunaPh1lgunaPh1lgunaPh1lguna

The month corresponding to parts of Feb./ Mar.


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 hips to navel), V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu (from navel to neck), !k10a!k10a!k10a!k10a (from neck to 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 S3rya N18S3rya N18S3rya N18S3rya N182222 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 Vidy1p27Vidy1p27Vidy1p27Vidy1p27hahahaha-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.

P27hak=etP27hak=etP27hak=etP27hak=etrararara

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


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


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


Prak10aPrak10aPrak10aPrak10a

Lit. 'shinning, bright; manifest; light'

A name for the pure Self

Prak10a Prak10a Prak10a Prak10a !vara9a!vara9a!vara9a!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 Pari91mPari91mPari91mPari91maaaa, 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

(Prak4tiPrak4tiPrak4tiPrak4ti)

PraPraPraPrak4ty1p3r1tk4ty1p3r1tk4ty1p3r1tk4ty1p3r1t

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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 VVVViparyayaiparyayaiparyayaiparyaya

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.


Pra91maPra91maPra91maPra91ma

Lit. 'bowing'

The act of prostration or obeisance


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

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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.


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 YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga YogaA=71^ga Yoga 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 Pr191yPr191yPr191yPr191y1ma1ma1ma1ma 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


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 Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1Veda Vidy1 which together with Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1Pr19a Vidy1 is contained within the Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra Vidy1Pr191gnihotra 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

PratihartPratihartPratihartPratihart4444

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

vide also PrasavaPrasavaPrasavaPrasava, VyaktaVyaktaVyaktaVyakta, YogaYogaYogaYoga


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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, Jyoti=mJyoti=mJyoti=mJyoti=mat2 Prav4ttiat2 Prav4ttiat2 Prav4ttiat2 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


P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91P4thiv2 Dh1ra91

The DDDDh1ra91h1ra91h1ra91h1ra91 on earth as one of the Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91Pa6cadh1ra91-s

P4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattvaP4thiv2tattva

The TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva of P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2P4thiv2 known also as Bh3mitattvaBh3mitattvaBh3mitattvaBh3mitattva

Puhapak1sanaPuhapak1sanaPuhapak1sanaPuhapak1sana


P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1

Recitation; ritual; chanting or reading of a sacred text as a ritual practice of worship

Known also as Arcan1Arcan1Arcan1Arcan1, P3j1P3j1P3j1P3j1 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


vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i, Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1

PulastyaPulastyaPulastyaPulastya


vide also Sapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=iSapta4=i, Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1Brahm1

PunarjanmaPunarjanmaPunarjanmaPunarjanma

Rebirth as a result of Soul transmigration

PuPuPuPu9ya9ya9ya9ya

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


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 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

PPPP3r9im13r9im13r9im13r9im1

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 CittavCittavCittavCittav4tti4tti4tti4tti-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 )iva)iva)iva)iva, BBBBrahmanrahmanrahmanrahman, 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 PraPraPraPrak4ti.k4ti.k4ti.k4ti.

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.


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

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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 Ka6cukaR1ga Ka6cukaR1ga Ka6cukaR1ga Ka6cuka

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

Rahasya N1maRahasya N1maRahasya N1maRahasya N1ma Sahasra Sahasra Sahasra 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. MadMadMadMadhura hura hura hura (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), Bhay1na Bhay1na Bhay1na Bhay1naka ka ka ka (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


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


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 RekhaRekhaRekhaRekha)

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

Rodas2Rodas2Rodas2Rodas2

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


$ta$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

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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.

$tambhar1 Praj61$tambhar1 Praj61$tambhar1 Praj61$tambhar1 Praj61

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 SomSomSomSomaaaa 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.

Rudr1k=Rudr1k=Rudr1k=Rudr1k=aaaa

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


Rudra Pa0upatiRudra Pa0upatiRudra Pa0upatiRudra Pa0upati

RudraRudraRudraRudra the lord of the souls covered by ignorance

One of the eight Devas3Devas3Devas3Devas3-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 Tanm1trTanm1trTanm1trTanm1traaaa, Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1

R3p1kar=i92R3p1kar=i92R3p1kar=i92R3p1kar=i92

The attractive power of R3paR3paR3paR3pa


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


)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 PratyayaPratyayaPratyayaPratyaya

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 Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhiNirb2ja Sam1dhi, SavSavSavSavikalpa Sam1dhiikalpa Sam1dhiikalpa Sam1dhiikalpa 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, Ma98alMa98alMa98alMa98alaaaa, 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 M2m1%s1M2m1%s1M2m1%s1M2m1%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 GandhGandhGandhGandharva Tantraarva Tantraarva Tantraarva 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), )uci)uci)uci)uci (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=udra BK=udra BK=udra BK=udra Brahm198arahm198arahm198arahm198a) 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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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 Up1sanaUp1sanaUp1sanaUp1sana, NirNirNirNirgu9op1sanagu9op1sanagu9op1sanagu9op1sana

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=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1vaS1k=ibh1va a

S1S1S1S1dhakadhakadhakadhaka 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 )akt)akt)akt)aktip3jakaip3jakaip3jakaip3jaka; kind of philosophical tradition in

India in which the female principle is paramount

)akti)akti)akti)akti

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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


)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).


)akti P3j1)akti P3j1)akti P3j1)akti P3j1

)akti)akti)akti)akti worship

)akti0odhana)akti0odhana)akti0odhana)akti0odhana

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


)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.

S1lajjS1lajjS1lajjS1lajjaaaa

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 Pata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jaliPata6jali. 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 YYYYogaogaogaoga 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

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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 Jyoti=mJyoti=mJyoti=mJyoti=mat2at2at2at2, Bhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhyaBhr3madhya, !j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra!j61 Cakra

)a%bhu)a%bhu)a%bhu)a%bhu

Lit. 'causing happiness’


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


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'


Sa%kr1ntiSa%kr1ntiSa%kr1ntiSa%kr1nti

The passage of the sun the northwards way

vise also Uttar1yanaUttar1yanaUttar1yanaUttar1yana

SSSSa%ny1sa a%ny1sa a%ny1sa a%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 SSSSa%sk1raa%sk1raa%sk1raa%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 (Vai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1naraVai0v1nara) seen as the body of V1yu.V1yu.V1yu.V1yu.


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)


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


)a9a)a9a)a9a)a9a

The species of hemp Cannabis Sativa or Crotolaria Juncea


SanakaSanakaSanakaSanaka

vide SamayaSamayaSamayaSamaya

SanandanaSanandanaSanandanaSanandana


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).


Sa^gaSa^gaSa^gaSa^ga

Attachment


)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


)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 SSSSa%ny1saa%ny1saa%ny1saa%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

Sapta Dh1Sapta Dh1Sapta Dh1Sapta Dh1tutututu

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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 )i)i)i)ivali^gavali^gavali^gavali^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)


)ar2r1kar=i92)ar2r1kar=i92)ar2r1kar=i92)ar2r1kar=i92

The attractive power of )ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra)ar2ra


Sar=7iSar=7iSar=7iSar=7i

The state in which the devotee realizes the knowledge of the Divine


Sar3paSar3paSar3paSar3pa

With form

S1r3pyaS1r3pyaS1r3pyaS1r3pya

The state in which the devotee realizes same form with the Divine


Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92Sarv1dh1rasvar3pi92

The one in the form of all supports

In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of K=1rakaK=1rakaK=1rakaK=1raka



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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.


Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1Sarvai0varyaprad1

The giver of all sovereignty (authority)

In the human subtle body corresponds to J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of )o=aka)o=aka)o=aka)o=aka.


Sarvaj61Sarvaj61Sarvaj61Sarvaj61

The one who knows all

In the human gross body corresponds to J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of RecakaRecakaRecakaRecaka.


Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2Sarvaj61namay2

The one full of all knowledge

In the human gross body corresponds to J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of D1hakaD1hakaD1hakaD1haka.


Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92Sarvaj4mbhi92

The releaser of all

In the human subtle body corresponds to Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182Payasvin2 N182.


Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1Sarvak1maprad1

The giver of all desires (wants)

In the human subtle body corresponds to Sam1na V1yuSam1na V1yuSam1na V1yuSam1na V1yu.


Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92Sarvakar=i92

The one who attracts all

In the human subtle body corresponds to Vi0vodar1 N182Vi0vodar1 N182Vi0vodar1 N182Vi0vodar1 N182.


Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1Sarvama^gal1

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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.


Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2Sarvamantramay2

Consisting of all MantraMantraMantraMantra-s

In the human subtle body corresponds to Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182Pi^gal1 N182.


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.


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 (Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1Lalit1)

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=obK=obK=obK=obhaka.haka.haka.haka.


Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2Sarv1^gasundar2

The one beautiful in all limbs

In the human subtle body corresponds to Devadatta V1yuDevadatta V1yuDevadatta V1yuDevadatta V1yu.


Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1Sarvap1pahar1

The dispeller of all evil

In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of Udg1raka.Udg1raka.Udg1raka.Udg1raka.


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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Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1Sarvapsitaphalaprad1

The giver of the fruit of all wants

In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of Mohaka.Mohaka.Mohaka.Mohaka.


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 CCCCakraakraakraakra 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.


Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92Sarvara6ja92

The one pleasing (charming) to all

In the human subtle body corresponds to P3=1 N182P3=1 N182P3=1 N182P3=1 N182.


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, Sarve02Sarve02Sarve02Sarve02 (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.

Sarv1rthaSarv1rthaSarv1rthaSarv1rtha

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.


Sarv1rthas1dhaka CakSarv1rthas1dhaka CakSarv1rthas1dhaka CakSarv1rthas1dhaka Cakrararara

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, Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%kar2Sarvapriya%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, K4karaK4karaK4karaK4kara, DevDevDevDevadattaadattaadattaadatta,

Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1Dhana6jay1.

vide also V1yuV1yuV1yuV1yu

Sarv1rths1dha92Sarv1rths1dha92Sarv1rths1dha92Sarv1rths1dha92

The one who accomplishes all material gains

In the human subtle body corresponds to Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182Sarasvat2 N182.


Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1Sarva0aktiprad1

The giver of all powers

In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of Pacaka.Pacaka.Pacaka.Pacaka.


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, H1naH1naH1naH1na, VVVVisargaisargaisargaisarga, !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.


Sarvasa%mohi92Sarvasa%mohi92Sarvasa%mohi92Sarvasa%mohi92

The one who can delude all (everything)

In the human subtle body corresponds to HastiHastiHastiHastijihv1 N182jihv1 N182jihv1 N182jihv1 N182.


Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1Sarvasampatprad1

The giver of all material gains

In the human subtle body corresponds to Ap1na V1yuAp1na V1yuAp1na V1yuAp1na V1yu.


Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92Sarvasampattip3ra92

The one who can fulfil and satisfy all

In the human subtle body corresponds to I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182I81 N182.


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, Am4t1kaAm4t1kaAm4t1kaAm4t1kar=i92 r=i92 r=i92 r=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, SarvakSarvakSarvakSarvakar=i92ar=i92ar=i92ar=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 Dhana6jay1 Dhana6jay1 Dhana6jay1 Dhana6jay1 V1yu.V1yu.V1yu.V1yu.


Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1Sarvasiddhiprad1

The giver of all that is perfect

In the human subtle body corresponds to Pr19a V1yu.Pr19a V1yu.Pr19a V1yu.Pr19a V1yu.


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

K1me0vK1me0vK1me0vK1me0var2ar2ar2ar2, 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.


Sarvava0a^kaSarvava0a^kaSarvava0a^kaSarvava0a^kar2r2r2r2

The controller of all

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In the human subtle body corresponds to G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182G1ndh1r2 N182.


Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92Sarvavidr1vi92

The chaser of all

In the human subtle body corresponds to Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182Kuh3 N182.


Sarvavighaniv1riSarvavighaniv1riSarvavighaniv1riSarvavighaniv1ri92929292

The one overcoming all obstacles

In the human subtle body corresponds to K4kara V1yu.K4kara V1yu.K4kara V1yu.K4kara V1yu.


Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2Sarvavy1dhivin10in2

The destroyer of all diseases

In the human gross body corresponds to the J17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gniJ17har1gni of Pl1vaka.Pl1vaka.Pl1vaka.Pl1vaka.

vide also SarvarakSarvarakSarvarakSarvarak=1kara Cakra=1kara Cakra=1kara Cakra=1kara Cakra

Sarve02Sarve02Sarve02Sarve02

The active one

One of the V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2V1gdev2-s corresponding to the mental quality of RajasRajasRajasRajas


Sarve0var2Sarve0var2Sarve0var2Sarve0var2

vide Sarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara CakraSarvarogahara Cakra

Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92Sarvonm1di92

The intoxicator of all

In the human subtle body corresponds to )a^khin2 N18)a^khin2 N18)a^khin2 N18)a^khin2 N182222.


S1=71^ga Pra91maS1=71^ga Pra91maS1=71^ga Pra91maS1=71^ga Pra91ma

Prostration of the six limbs

)1stra)1stra)1stra)1stra

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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 VadantiBahudh1 VadantiBahudh1 VadantiBahudh1 Vadanti)

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)

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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, Tad1k1r1pattTad1k1r1pattTad1k1r1pattTad1k1r1pattiiii

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, Ucc17anakUcc17anakUcc17anakUcc17anakarmaarmaarmaarmaand 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

Sattvasa%0uddSattvasa%0uddSattvasa%0uddSattvasa%0uddhihihihi

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


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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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.


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


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 )aucaprati=)aucaprati=)aucaprati=)aucaprati=7h17h17h17h1

)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^kara)a^kara)a^kara)a^kara

)av)av)av)avaaaa

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 PraPraPraPratyabhij61.tyabhij61.tyabhij61.tyabhij61.

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 JJJJ61na61na61na61na (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 DDDDevas3evas3evas3evas3-s, an aspect of Savit4Savit4Savit4Savit4

S1vitr2S1vitr2S1vitr2S1vitr2

vide G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2G1yatr2

S1yujyaS1yujyaS1yujyaS1yujya

The state in which the devotee realizes identity with the Divine


)e=a)e=a)e=a)e=a


)e=an1ga)e=an1ga)e=an1ga)e=an1ga


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 BuddBuddBuddBuddha Gautamaha Gautamaha Gautamaha 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 Am4t1p3rAm4t1p3rAm4t1p3rAm4t1p3r9a9a9a9a

(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

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)2ta)2ta)2ta)2ta

Lit. 'cold; cool'

The mental activity of being calm, unmoved

vide also SarvarogSarvarogSarvarogSarvarogahara Cakra, Va0in2ahara Cakra, Va0in2ahara Cakra, Va0in2ahara Cakra, Va0in2

)2t1)2t1)2t1)2t1

The wife of R1ma R1ma R1ma R1ma (vide)

)2tal2)2tal2)2tal2)2tal2

Lit. 'causing coolness'


)2tk1r2)2tk1r2)2tk1r2)2tk1r2

Lit. 'causing the sound )2t)2t)2t)2t'


)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 Kail1sa Kail1sa Kail1sa Kail1sa (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

)ivar1tri)ivar1tri)ivar1tri)ivar1tri

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 TantrTantrTantrTantraaaa, 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)


)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)r2)r2)r2 Yantra Yantra Yantra 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

SSSSmayamayamayamaya

Pride


Sm4tiSm4tiSm4tiSm4ti

Memory as one of the five Cittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4ttiCittav4tti-s


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Sm4ty1kar=i92Sm4ty1kar=i92Sm4ty1kar=i92Sm4ty1kar=i92

The attractive power of Sm4tiSm4tiSm4tiSm4ti


+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 Am4taAm4taAm4taAm4ta.... 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 Am4Am4Am4Am4tatatata

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 Apar1Apar1Apar1Apar1taj61nataj61nataj61nataj61na, 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


)r1va9a )r1va9a )r1va9a )r1va9a ( also )rav)rav)rav)rava9aa9aa9aa9a)

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


)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

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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 Yantr)r2 Yantr)r2 Yantr)r2 Yantraaaa

)r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra)r2 Vidy1 Mantra


)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, SarvSarvSarvSarvsaubh1gyad1yakasaubh1gyad1yakasaubh1gyad1yakasaubh1gyad1yaka,

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


)rotratattva)rotratattva)rotratattva)rotratattva

The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva 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

StaStaStaStambha9akarmambha9akarmambha9akarmambha9akarma

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

Stanap27haStanap27haStanap27haStanap27ha

A symbol of creation as attribute of the Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 Dev2 in the Stana Stana Stana Stana form


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


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


Sth3la R3paSth3la R3paSth3la R3paSth3la R3pa

Gross form


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 SSSSamayaamayaamayaamaya 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 Bhakti)uddha Bhakti)uddha Bhakti)uddha Bhakti

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 TattvaTattvaTattvaTattva-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


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


)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


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'


S3ryadv1S3ryadv1S3ryadv1S3ryadv1rararara

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=uptiSu=uptiSu=uptiSu=upti

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 SvaSvaSvaSvapnapnapnapna 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


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 UpasthaUpasthaUpasthaUpastha, 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 V4ttiSvapna V4ttiSvapna V4ttiSvapna V4tti

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 IndraIndraIndraIndra'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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T181g2 Mudr1T181g2 Mudr1T181g2 Mudr1T181g2 Mudr1

The tank Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1Mudr1 as one of the Mudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 BandhaMudr1 Bandha-s

TadTadTadTad1k1r1patti1k1r1patti1k1r1patti1k1r1patti

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

Tal1talalokaTal1talalokaTal1talalokaTal1talaloka


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


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 Mah1 Bh3taS3k=ma Mah1 Bh3taS3k=ma Mah1 Bh3taS3k=ma Mah1 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 TantraTantraTantraTantra-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 PaPaPaPa0y1c1ra0y1c1ra0y1c1ra0y1c1ra, 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 !sana Viparitarati !sana Viparitarati !sana Viparitarati !sana, Rati !sana Rati !sana Rati !sana Rati !sana, J1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sanaJ1nujugm1sana, Bhag1sana.Bhag1sana.Bhag1sana.Bhag1sana.

Tantra01straTantra01straTantra01straTantra01stra

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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


A LokaLokaLokaLoka inhabited by deified VaVaVaVair1ginir1ginir1ginir1gin-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, )rotrata )rotrata )rotrata )rotratattvattvattvattva, 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


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.

TejasaTejasaTejasaTejasa

The Soul in the S3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2raS3k=ma )ar2ra (subtle body)


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 T2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vegaT2vrasa%vega-s namely M4duM4duM4duM4du, Madhya Madhya Madhya Madhya and Adhim1traAdhim1traAdhim1traAdhim1tra.

vide also Sa%vegaSa%vegaSa%vegaSa%vega

ToyaToyaToyaToya

Water


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


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 GGGGu9au9au9au9a-s

Triko9aTriko9aTriko9aTriko9a

Lit. 'triangle'


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 KubjKubjKubjKubjika Tantraika Tantraika Tantraika 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 Dev2Dev2Dev2Dev2

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

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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


Tripur1mb1Tripur1mb1Tripur1mb1Tripur1mb1

The Mother Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1


Tripurasiddh1Tripurasiddh1Tripurasiddh1Tripurasiddh1

The Perfect Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1


Tripura0r2Tripura0r2Tripura0r2Tripura0r2

The Holy Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1


Tripur1sundar2Tripur1sundar2Tripur1sundar2Tripur1sundar2

The Beautiful Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1

vide also Sarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a CakraSarva0a%k=obha9a Cakra, BinduBinduBinduBindu

Tripurav1sin2Tripurav1sin2Tripurav1sin2Tripurav1sin2

The Dwelling Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1Tripur1


Tripur1ntakaTripur1ntakaTripur1ntakaTripur1ntaka

Lit. 'the one destroying the three cities'


The three cities are LobhaLobhaLobhaLobha, K1maK1maK1maK1ma and KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha, which are the Pa6cPa6cPa6cPa6c1gni1gni1gni1gni-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 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182Su=umn1 N182 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 Tuls2, Tuls2, Tuls2, Tuls2, 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

Tur2y1Tur2y1Tur2y1Tur2y1t2tat2tat2tat2ta

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

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U

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=i Devasu=i Devasu=i Devasu=i, UtUtUtUtkr1ntikr1ntikr1ntikr1nti

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.


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


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 J17J17J17J17har1gni har1gni har1gni har1gni (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 Pra9ava O%Pra9ava O%Pra9ava O%Pra9ava 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.


Ujj1y2Ujj1y2Ujj1y2Ujj1y2

Lit. 'causing victory'


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

Unman2bh1vUnman2bh1vUnman2bh1vUnman2bh1vaaaa

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^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2Ana^gam1lin2, UUUUp1sanap1sanap1sanap1sana

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.


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.


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


UpasthatattvaUpasthatattvaUpasthatattvaUpasthatattva

The Tattva Tattva Tattva Tattva of UpasthaUpasthaUpasthaUpastha

UpavasUpavasUpavasUpavas

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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#rdhvaretas#rdhvaretas#rdhvaretas#rdhvaretas

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.


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


V1ditvaV1ditvaV1ditvaV1ditva

The ability to speak clearly


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.


V1gmitvaV1gmitvaV1gmitvaV1gmitva

The ability of eloquence


VahniVahniVahniVahni

Fire

The A%0aA%0aA%0aA%0a-s of VahniVahniVahniVahni in the Pi98198aPi98198aPi98198aPi98198a are the five J61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriyaJ61nendriya-s

vide also BBBBh3tah3tah3tah3ta

Vahnikal1Vahnikal1Vahnikal1Vahnikal1

The essence of fire


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 Nity1 )Nity1 )Nity1 )Nity1 )aktiaktiaktiakti-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

Vair1Vair1Vair1Vair1gyagyagyagya

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, Pa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gniPa6c1gni

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


Vai0e=ikaVai0e=ikaVai0e=ikaVai0e=ika


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


Vai0vadevaVai0vadevaVai0vadevaVai0vadeva

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

Vai0v1nara Puru=Vai0v1nara Puru=Vai0v1nara Puru=Vai0v1nara Puru=aaaa

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 AgAgAgAgnininini, 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


Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1Vajrol2 Mudr1

The Vajra N182 Mudr1Vajra N182 Mudr1Vajra N182 Mudr1Vajra N182 Mudr1 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

V1m1c1raV1m1c1raV1m1c1raV1m1c1ra

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

V1mV1mV1mV1ma M1rgaa M1rgaa M1rgaa 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)

Vara9aVara9aVara9aVara9a

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 Vara9abhedaVara9abhedaVara9abhedaVara9abheda.

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 Am4Am4Am4Am4tabindu Upani=adtabindu Upani=adtabindu Upani=adtabindu Upani=ad) namely BhagaBhagaBhagaBhaga,

KrodhaKrodhaKrodhaKrodha, !lasya!lasya!lasya!lasya, AtisvapnaAtisvapnaAtisvapnaAtisvapna, Atij1garaAtij1garaAtij1garaAtij1gara, Aty1h1raAty1h1raAty1h1raAty1h1ra and An1h1raAn1h1raAn1h1raAn1h1ra.

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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


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.

VaVaVaVaru9a Dharmapatiru9a Dharmapatiru9a Dharmapatiru9a 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).


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


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


V1taV1taV1taV1ta


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 Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91Dh1ra91 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, DevadaDevadaDevadaDevadattattattatta 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, !ra9yaka!ra9yaka!ra9yaka!ra9yaka 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

VedanaVedanaVedanaVedana

The sense of supernormal touching


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 Veda VidVeda VidVeda VidVeda Vidy1y1y1y1-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

YogaYogaYogaYoga 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


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


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


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.

Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1Vidy1

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 Him1layaHim1layaHim1layaHim1laya-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 )r2 )r2 )r2 YantraYantraYantraYantra )

vide also PithaPithaPithaPitha

Vidy1r1jaVidy1r1jaVidy1r1jaVidy1r1ja

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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 BBBBrahmanrahmanrahmanrahman 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 Vi0uddhiVi0uddhiVi0uddhiVi0uddhi 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 KarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriyaKarmendriya-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=eVik=eVik=eVik=epasahabh3pasahabh3pasahabh3pasahabh3

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 Du5kDu5kDu5kDu5khahahaha (distressed)


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

RRRRasaasaasaasa-s

In a V2raV2raV2raV2ra kind of person the Rajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9aRajas Gu9a is predominant.


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


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

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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 BiBiBiBindu.ndu.ndu.ndu.

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

Vi0e=aVi0e=aVi0e=aVi0e=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'


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


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 J61na YogaJ61na YogaJ61na YogaJ61na 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

Vy1khy1t4tvaVy1khy1t4tvaVy1khy1t4tvaVy1khy1t4tva

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


Vyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6cakaVyoma Pa6caka

The five subtle spaces as intermediate stages of Dh1ra9aDh1ra9aDh1ra9aDh1ra9a viz. Gu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10aGu9a Rahita !k10a, Param1kParam1kParam1kParam1k10a10a10a10a,

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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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 PatPatPatPata6jalia6jalia6jalia6jali. It contains five moral codes of conduct viz.

Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1Ahi%s1, SatyaSatyaSatyaSatya, AsteyaAsteyaAsteyaAsteya, BrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacaryaBrahmacarya and 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 SSSSarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakraarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakraarvasaubh1gyad1yaka Cakraarvasaubh1gyad1yaka 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=aPuru=aPuru=aPuru=a 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 YogaJ61na YogaJ61na YogaJ61na Yoga, 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 BBBBh3mik1h3mik1h3mik1h3mik1

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 TantraTantraTantraTantra

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


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 SaSaSaSam1dhim1dhim1dhim1dhi)


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, Praj61jyotPraj61jyotPraj61jyotPraj61jyotiiii, 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 Yogin2 Yogin2 Yogin2 Yogin2 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^gaYoni Li^gaYoni Li^gaYoni Li^ga

The symbol of divine energy of creation; the clitoris

Yonima98alaYonima98alaYonima98alaYonima98ala


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. Doctor Honoris Causa. Octavian

is the author of various books of scholarly research and fiction, both in

English and Romanian.

Sarbatoare Publications

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