Guest guest Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 Greetings to all members of the group. I wish to establish some details of a book that is in my hand at present. It is a compilation of metric biographies of Tontaratippoti Alvar, Kulacekara Alvar, and Tiruppanalvar. Each is titled: Tontaratippotiyalvar pirapantam (in 69 stanzas),Kulacekaraperumalalvar pirapantam (in 80 stanzas), and Tiruppanalvar pirapantam (in 41 stanzas). I believe these poems were written in the 19th century, but as my copy lacks a cover page and a title page, and as the poems do not mention any author's name in the colophons, it is difficult to know who the author is. I would be grateful to any one who knows about this work and can tell the author's name. Sincerely Nalini Persad Ram Anbil [Ramanbil] 21 May 2003 16:22 Srirangasri "GLOSSARIAL INDEX OF SANSKRIT, TAMIL AND OTHER TERMS" - "A" Dear Bhagavatas: In deference to the overwhelming requests for the release of the "GLOSSARIAL INDEX OF SANSKRIT, TAMIL AND OTHER TERMS" appearing in my book "HINDUISM REDISCOVERED" and the "TIME-LINE OF IMPORTANT EVENTS"included as Annexures to the said book, we begin with the "Glossarial Index". As the Glossary is rather too lengthy, it is proposed to feature it in a series of postings in the alphabetical order, with one letter at a time. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Though every effort has been made to be as precise as possible, we hasten to assure you that the Glossary is neither exhaustive nor the meanings absolutely error-free. We implore your patience in going through the same and feel free to suggest any corrections / improvements through personal mail addressed to "Ramanbil" Thanks for your patience and understanding. The "TIMELINE" needs a little reformatting. It will be releaed later, when the reformatting is complete. Neither of them was released to any lists so far. Dasoham Anbil Ramaswamy ============================================================= A Aabhyavaharika: Honoring with objects of taste, Offering food Aachamaniya for sipping water Aacharya Preceptor, Master Aacharya Nishta Performance done by preceptor on behalf of disciple Aacharya apachara Disrespect to the Preceptor Aadhaaratvam Support Aadheyatvam Being supported Aadhi boutika Fear from other living beings Aadhi deivika Ravages of heat, cold etc Aadhi moolam The Primeval Source Aadhi Sesha The 1000 headed serpent couch of Lord Vishnu Aadhi vahikas Prime guides Aadhy aatmika Afflictions generated by human behaviour Aadyantika pralaya When the soul gets liberated forever Aagaami karma Oncoming or future Karma a.k.a Kriyamana Karma Aagama That which has come down,Sectarian traditions Aahaara niyamam Dietary Regimen Aahata Any sound that is audible Aajna or Aajnakya Yogic nerve center between the eyebrows Aajna kainkarya Obligatory duties as laid down in the scriptures Aakaasa Ether, Space Aakinchanyam Resourceless, Inability to adopt any other course Aalambana Support, Props Aamnaaya Learned and Cherished by constant repetition Aananda Enjoying, Enjoyment Aanandatva Bliss, Ever joyous Aanma / Aanmeega Soul, Life, pertaining to life Aanukulya Sankalpa Resloution to act according to the directives of God Aapah / Aapas Water Aaptas Persons who could be trusted to tell the truth Aaraadhana Formula of worship Aaranyaka Belonging to the forest Aarhata A union of Digambara and Swetambara Jain sects Aarjana dosham Difficulties in earning wealth Aarjavam Straight forwardness, Honesty Aarsha (marriage) A token bride price in the form of cow and bull Aarsha Installed by Rishis Aartha prapatti Surrender with a request for immediate deliverance Aarya Noble Aasana Yogic postures,with concentration of mind, Seat Aashrama Stage of life Aashrayatvam Accessibility Aastika (Darsanas) Orthodox, Those who believe in the Vedas Aasura (Marriage) Marriage by purchase Aathathayee Perpetrators of heinous crimes Aatma Soul Aatma Jnaana Self realization Aatma nigraham Self restraint Aatma nikshepa Formal expression of Soul's dependence on the Lord Aatma nivedanam Self sacrifice, Self surrender Aatma swarupa Nature of self Aatura (Sannyasa) One taking to asceticism while one is about to die Aavaahana Inviting a deity for worship Aavarana jala Enveloping waters Aavarana sakti Power of concealment Aavesa Entering the soul of some living person Aayur veda Traditional Indian Science of Medicine and health Abaadatvam Unconditioned Abeda sruti Non- differential passages in the Vedas Abhaya mudra Gesture representing protection from fear Abhi gamana praying for the day's works to go smoothly Abhijana Descent Abhi maana Feeling of ' I ' ness Abhyaasa Exercise, Practice, Exertion, Frequent meditation Achalaa Immobile, Unmoving Achary Upasanam Respect for one's preceptor Achetana Non- Sentient, Lifeless, Unconscious ADambatvam Sincerity Adharma Evil, Vice Adharvyu One engaged in actual performance of ritual Adhikaari Person specially found fit for doing ceratain actions Adhikara Fitness, Qualifications Adhikara archa Lakshmi's form manifested in separate temples Adhikarana Chapter, Section of a book Adhyaaya Part, Chapter Adhyayana Utsava Ceremonial honoring of Alwars Adisil: Cooked white rice Adiyaar / Adiyen " I, who am at your feet" Advaita / Advaitin Non- duality, One who believes in Non- duality Agaatatantra Antidotes Agatita ghatana Saamartya: Special powers of accomplishing the impossible Agnana / Agnani Nescience, Ignorance, Ignorant Agni Fire a.k.a Vahni (cf) Latin Ignis Agni soma or Agnishtoma: Ritual of offering jointly to Agni and Soma Ahankaara Deceit, Egoism, Egotism, Individuality, Ahas Day Ahimsa Non - Violence Aikyam Coming together, Unity Aindriyakam Sense perceptions Airaavatham Indra's elephant Airammadeeyam Divine tank of immense proportions Aiswaryam Mastery, Lordship over everything Ajapa Unuttered AkhanDa Unceasing, Incessant Akkaara adisil A special kind of gravy cooked with rice and jaggery Akshara Syllable, Indestuctible Akshouhini 17 battalions of Infantry,Cavalry, Chariot, Elephants Alankara Aasana Place for dressing and donning the Lord Alankara Sastra Rhetoric Alpa saara Of very little value Alpatvam Meagre, Insufficient Alwar pronounced Aazhwar:(lit.)Immersed ones, Vaishnavite saints Amaanava purusha a.k.a Vidyut Purusha: Lord of lightning Amaanitvam Humility Amaa Vaasya New Moon Day Amalatvam Purity, Blemishlessness Amara (lit) deathless, Immortal, Divine AmEdhya Not conducive to Intellect Amitoujas Divine Couch of Lord Vishnu Amma (Tamil) Mother Amrutha Nectar of Immortality Amsa Part, fragment Amsa avataara Incarnation of aspects Anaahata That which can only be thought and not articulated Anabishvangaha Avoiding too much involvement with relations Anahankaara Absence of self-centered-ness Ananta (tva) Unlimited by time, space, matter, Endless Ananya Saranatvam Absolute surrender to God and to none else Ananya bhakti Exclusive devotion to a particular deity Ananya gathitvam Without refuge, Absence of interest in other means Anavasaada Being cheerful in weal and woe Anga Limb, Part Anima Becoming small (One of the Siddhis) Anishta nivritti Removal of undesirable elements Anjali (mudra) Reverential submission with folded hands Ankusa Goad used to spur the elephant Annam Cooked rice, Food generally Antaadhi The last word of a verse becoming the first of next Antah karana a.k.a Antar aatma: Conscience Antar vyaapti, a.k.a. Antar yaami: Immanence, Indwelling, Anubhava Experience Anubhava vibhava On the strength of possession or experience Anudarsa To be free from pride and egotism Anudatta Low key Anujna kainkarya Auxiliary Services Anumaana Inference, Logic, Conjecture, Presumption Anumanta Permitting, Tolerating Anu pravesa Entering into a body and activating it Anushtaana Traditional Code of conduct of great teachers Anushtaana grantha Works on observance of daily chores Anu vaada Accepting the ' fait accompli', what has happened Anuvaaka Sections Anvaya Same as Gotra and Santati Apaana Excretory, expulsion of impure air from the body Apa brahmsa (lit) falling away, a dialect in Gujarat and Rajastan Apa chaaram Discourtesy, disregard, Insult Aparaa jita (lit) Unconqured, Another name for Vaikunta Apara brahmam Same as Saguna Brahmam Aparavidya The 4 vedas; Brahma gnana is Para Vidya Apaurusheyam Not man made, Authorless-ness, Supernatural origin Apraakrita 'Sui generis',Unique,Not made of ordinary stuff Apritaksiddha Peculiarly inseparable relationship Apsaras Celestial nymphs, waters of the lake Arattuppaal (Tamil) Belonging to virtuous living Archa Iconic, Idol, Image Archaka Priest Archiraadhi maarga The path of light, the shiny path Archis Fire Ardha maagadhi Dialect prevalent in Mauryan Magada Argya Oblation of water for rinsing hands in purification Artha Success, Wealth, Prosperity, also object, meaning Artha panchaka 5 essential truths one should know Aryaman Guardian of marriages Asaara Worthless Asaaratvam Futility Asakti Detachment AshTa akshara The 8 lettered Mantra AshTaanga yoga Bhakti yoga which has 8 parts AshTa mahasiddhi The 8 great accomplishments Asthaana Sneha Misplaced sympathy Astiratvam Impermanence, Exposed to danger of perishing Asura Demons, Antigods, Asvins (lit) Horsemen,( cf) Twins of Greek Discouri Aswattha Pipal tree Aswa mEdha Horse Sacrifice Atala One of the nether worlds lying just below the earth Athithi Guest Athithi Satkaara Honouring the guest Atyaatma Jnaana Persistence in knowing the self Avataara Descent of God Avidya Nescience, Ignorance Avyabhichara Single minded devotion Avyakta Undifferentiated, Unmanifest Ayana Half year Azhwars: See Alwar (lit) "immersed", the God intoxicated Saints ================================================================ _______________ Tired of spam? 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