Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Aagya Chakra The sixth chakra of the kundalini situated opposite the mid point of the two eyebrows. Achaman Rinsing mouth. Achamaneeya Water offered to deity for rinsing mouth. Acharya Teacher, scholar. Ahuti Oblations made in the holy fire. Anahat Chakra The fourth chakra of the kundalini located in the vertebral column opposite the heart. Ang Nyas A procedure of energizing the parts of body through Mantras. Annapoorna The Goddess of food and nourishment. Anushthan Chanting certain amount of mantras in certain days following all rules. Apsara The divine nymph. Arghya Rice grains, flowers and water to be offered to deity. Asan Posture. Atharvaved One of four vedas. Contains 5977 verses. Bagalamukhi The Paralyzer, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Beej Seed. Beej Mantra One lettered mantra. Bhairav One of many incarnations of Shiv. Gatekeeper of all Mahavidyas. Bhasrika A kind of Pranayam which involves quick and fast breathing. Bhuvaneshwari The supreme goddess, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Bramha The creator, one of the trinity of gods. Bramhastra The invincible weapon of gods. Chandan Sandal. Chandika Combined form of Mahasaraswati, Mahalaxmi and Mahakali. Chhinnamasta The goddess who has beheaded herself, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Deepak Lamp. Dhoomavati The widow goddess, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Dhoop Incense. Dhyan Meditation. Durga A goddess, a form of divine energy who was created by the confluence of the powers of all other gods and goddesses. Ganapati Younger son of Shiv and Parvati. God of wisdom. Gayatri The mother of vedas. Guru Spiritual teacher, Master. Hanuman One of many incarnations of Shiv. God of strength. Havan Making oblations in the holy fire to appease the gods. Indra The king of gods. The god of rains. Jal Water. Jap Chant. Kaamdev The deity of love and sexual desire. Kali The eternal night, first of the ten Mahavidyas. Kamala The goddess of wealth, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Kar Nyas A procedure of energizing the hands through Mantras. Kartikeya Elder son of Shiv and Parvati. Commander of the army of gods. Kasya Bronze. Kavach A shield of mantras for protection. Kriya Action, process. Kuber The god of wealth. Kumbhak The process of retaining breathed air in Pranayam Lok World. Madhupark Honey, ghee (clarified butter), milk and curd mixed togather in equal proportion. Maha Nirvan Tantra An ancient hindu text. Mahalaxmi Wife of Vishnu, a form of Kamala Mahavidya, goddess of wealth. Mahasaraswati Another name of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. Mahavidyas The ten most prominent manifestations of Shakti, the eternal energy. Mala Rosary. Manipurak Chakra The third chakra of kundalini located in the vertebral column opposite the naval region. Mantra Mantra is a set of particular words in a particular configuration and rhythm. Mantra Maharnav An ancient hindu text on mantra. Marjan Offering mixture of milk and water to deity. Markandeya Puran An ancient hindu text. Matangi The goddess who loves pollution, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Mauli Protective string. Mudra Signs made using fingers and palm. Muladhar Chakra The first chakra of kundalini situated in the basal region of the vertebral column at the mid spot between anus and reproductive organ. Naivedya Food offered to deity. Narad Son of Bramha and Saraswati. Rishi of gods. Neel Saraswati Another name of Tara, the goddess who guides through trouble, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Padya Water offered to deity for washing feet. Panchamrut Mixture of honey, ghee (clarified butter), milk, curd and sugar in equal proportion. Panchopachar Poojan Ritual with five elements. Parad Mercury. Parvati Wife of Shiv. Another manifestation of Mahakali. Poojan Method of worship, a ritual. Poorak Inhalation in Pranayam. Pranayam A yogic practice of breath control. Pushpa Flower. Rajat Silver. Rechak Exhalation in Pranayam. Rigved One of four vedas. Contains 10522 verses. Rishi A sage, hermit, ascetic. Rishiyadinyas A procedure of energizing the body using the power of rishis. Sadhana Training the mind and body to attain divine capabilities. An intense form of worship. Sahastrar Chakra The seventh chakra of kundalini situated at the crown of the head. Samidha Wooden stick used in havan. Samved One of four vedas. Contains 1984 verses. Saraswati The Goddess of Knowledge. Shiv The destroyer, one of the trinity of gods. Shiv Puran An ancient hindu text. Shmashaan Crematory. Shodashopachar Poojan Ritual with sixteen elements. Siddhi Accomplishment achieved in sadhana. Snan Bath. Swadhishthan Chakra The second chakra of kundalini situated in the vertebral column opposite the reproductive organ. Swarna Gold. Taamra Copper. Tantra A method of worshipping in a systemized way. Tara The goddess who guides through trouble, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Tarpan Offering mixture of milk and water to deity. Teevra Very intense. Tilak A mark on forehead usually of sandal paste. Tripur Bhairavi The goddess of decay, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Tripur Sundari The teenager goddess, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Ugra Fierce. Varna Nyas A procedure of energizing alphabets through Mantras. Vastra Clothes. Vidya Knowledge. Vishnu The preserver, one of the trinity of gods. Vishuddha Chakra The fifth chakra of kundalini situated in the vertebral column opposite the throat region. Yagyopavit A ritual string worn by men. Yajurved One of four vedas. Contains 1875 verses. Yakshini A demi goddess, bestower of wealth. Yam The deity of death and ruler of hell. Yantra A geometric figure inscribed on a metallic plate or paper which is the confluence of the powers of the concerned god. Yogini Hrudaya An ancient hindu text. May God bless you all with perfect health and happiness. 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