"D" - "GLOSSARIAL INDEX OF SANSKRIT, TAMIL AND OTHER TERMS"

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Dear Bhagavatas:

In deference to the overwhelming requests for the release of the

"GLOSSARIAL INDEX OF SANSKRIT, TAMIL AND OTHER TERMS" and the "TIME-LINE"

included as Annexures to my book “HINDUISM REDISCOVERED”,

we begin with the "Glossary".

 

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

We hasten to assure you that the Glossary is neither exhaustive nor the

meanings error-free.

We implore your patience in going through the same and please feel free to

suggest any corrections / improvements through personal mail addressed to

"Ramanbil"

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

 

The "TIMELINE" needs a litttle reformatting. It will be releaed later, when

the reformatting is complete.

 

Neither of them was released to any lists so far.

 

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

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Daanam: Donation, Philanthropy, Gifting, Charity

Daanavas: Giants

Daasyus: Slaves, Barbarians

Dadhi annam: Curd (Yogurt) rice

Dagda paTa: Burnt cloth

Dahara: Innermost recesses of the heart

Daityas: Genii

Dakinis: Ogresses

Dakshinaayana: 6-month period when the Sun moves Southward

DanDa (recitation): A mode of recitation of the scriptural texts

Dandam Samarpithal:To prostrate at the feet

DanDa neethi: (lit). rule by the rod, Rule of justice and punishment

Danvantri: Divine Physician

Darsanas: Points of view, Theories, Philosophical systems

Daya: Tender Sympathy, Mercy, Compassion

Dayaa bhaaga: Co-parcenary interest of the heirs of a dead person

Deepa (or Dipa): Lamp

Deergha: Elongated

DEha vritti: Physiology

Deiva or DEva: (lit) Shining one, Divine being

Deiva (marriage): Offer of a girl in marriage to a priest

DEsa: Space, Country

DEva archanam: Worshipping the Lord

DEva baasha: (lit)Language of the Gods, Samskritam

DEva gaNas: Group of divinities

DEvamaana varusha: Divine years

DEva maarga: Shining route, Path of Gods

DEva naagari: The script of the city of Gods

DEvata: God, Deity

DEvataantara: Petty or lower deities a.k.a Kshudra devatas

DEva yagna: Deity worship

Dhaaraka: That which/ who maintains, Supports

DhaaraNa: Becoming one with God through meditation

Dhairyam: Keeping up promises, Bravery, Courage

Dhanur vEda: (lit) Archery, Military Science

Dharani: Mnemonic magic formula

Dharma: Virtue, that which sustains, Duties, Obligations, Law

Dharma buta gnaana: Extrinsic perception

Dharma sastras (Sutras): Texts of law codes and ethics, Societal Aphorisms

Dharma yuddha: War on righteous lines

Dharmi buta gnaana: Intrinsic Consciousness

Dhaatu: Basic constituents of the body, Root in etymology

Dhauti: Cleanliness

Dhoopa: Incense

Dhr: To sustain, hold together, firmness

Dhumaadhi marga: The smoky path

Dhyaana mudra: Gesture representing meditation

Dig Vijaya: Conquest of the quarters

Dig ambara: Sky clad Jains

Dig brama: Not knowing the directions

Din-ilaahi: A hotch potch compromise religion of Akbar

Disa: Space

Divya: Established by Devas, shining, divine

Divya desa: Holy places consecrated by Alwars and Acharyas

Divya prabhanda: 4000 Holy collects of the hymns of Alwars

Draavida baasha: Language of the Dravidians

Draavida veda: The Veda of the Dravidians

Dravya: Substance, Sacrificial materials

Dravya vidya: Medicine and Pharmacology

Dhruthi: Determination, Will power

Duhkam: Sorrow, Buddhist term for Advaita Nirvachaniyam

Duhka misratvam: What is earned being mixed with misery

Duhka mulatvam: Earning only through grievous efforts

Duhkodikartvam: Earnings becoming source of further misery

Dushta: Wicked

Dvaita / Dvaitin: Dualism, Those who believe in Dualism

Dvaya Mantra: The Surrender Mantra

Dveepas (or Dvipas): ( lit) Islands, Continents

Dvija: Twice born

Dwaapara yuga: The 3rd era of each Kalpa (before Kaliyuga)

Dwiteeya para ardham: The second half of Brahma's life

Dyaana (or) Dhyaana: Meditative flow, Concentration

Dyaana sloka (or Dhyaana sloka): Invocatory verse of prayer

Dyaavaa-prithvi: Sky above and the earth below, those between them

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