Chela may mean: Chela, a term used in the Guru-shishya tradition of Hinduism Chela, a genus of fishes in the Cyprinid family Chela (plural chelae), the technical term for a crustacean's claw Other related archivesChela, Cyprinid, Guru-shishya tradition, fishes

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Chela:

A sanskrit word referring to a student on the spiritual path. or a spiritual aspirant in an Ashram.

(See also: Chela, Body Mind and Soul)

chela

disciple.

(See also: chela, Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

India needs rejuvenation. This rejuvenation will come only with the revival of our great Indian ideals. India needs shakti. For this, extensive re-building needs to be initiated for the country to acquire physical, mental and spiritual strength.

For creating this stupendous energy, India needs a new spiritual awakening. A new direction. The inspiration for such an awakening could come from a prophet of peace, for instance, someone like Guru Nanak, who proclaimed: "Love the saints of every faith, Put away the pride! The essence of religion is Humility, service, and sympathy.  Not fine clothes, Not the yogi'sgarb and ashes, Not the blowing of horn, Not the shaven head, Not long prayers...".

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chela: (Sanskrit) "Disciple." (Hindi.) A disciple of a guru; synonym for shishya. The feminine equivalent is chelina or cheli.

(See also: Chela, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

The guru-shishya tradition (also guru-shishya parampara or lineage) is a spiritual relationship found within traditional Hinduism which is centered around the transmission of teachings from a guru (teacher, गुरू) to a 'śiṣya' (disciple, शिष्य) . The term shishya roughly equates to the western term disciple, and in some parts of India is synonymous with the term chela. In a Hindu context, the term guruIncluding:

• Guru-shishya tradition - Common characteristics of the guru-shishya relationship
• Guru-shishya tradition - Guru-shishya relationship types
• Guru-shishya tradition - In bhakti yoga
• Guru-shishya tradition - Other
• Guru-shishya tradition - In Buddhism
• Guru-shishya tradition - Psychological aspects

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Clawed lobsters comprise a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. They are important as an animal, a business and a food. Lobster - Biology. Clawed lobsters should not be confused with spiny lobsters, which have no claws (chelae), and are not closely related. The closest relatives of clawed lobsters are the reef lobster Enoplometopus and the three families of freshwater crayfish. Smaller varieties are sometimes called "lobsterettes". Lobsters ...

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• Lobster - Biology
• Lobster - The lobster industry
• Lobster - As food
• Lobster - Symbion
• Lobster - Types of lobster

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Coming from the Latin, initiation implies a beginning. The related verb, initiate, means to begin or start a particular action, event, circumstance, or happening. An initiation is also a ceremony by which a person is introduced into a society, or other organized body, especially the rite of admission into a secret society or order. Normally an initiation rite would imply a shepherding process where those who are at a higher level guide the initiate through a process of greater exposure of knowledge. This may include the revelation of secrets, usually reserve ...

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(many, see text) The family Cyprinidae, named after the Greek word for goldfish, consists of the carps and minnows. It is the largest family of fresh-water fish, with over 2000 species of cyprinids in over 200 genera. The family belongs to the order Cypriniformes. The fish in this family originate from North America, Africa, and Eurasia. The largest fish in this family is the Giant Barb (Catlocarpio siamensis) which may grow up to 3 m (10 ft) while many species are smaller than 5 cm (2 in). All ...

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The body of a decapod crustacean is made up of nineteen body segments grouped into two main body parts, the cephalothorax and the abdomen. Each segment may possess one pair of appendages, although in various groups these may be reduced or missing. They are, from head to tail: Decapod anatomy - Cephalothorax. Decapod anatomy - Head. antennules antennae mandibles first maxillae second maxillae The head also bears the (usually stalke ...

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• Decapod anatomy - Head
• Decapod anatomy - Thorax / Pereon
• Decapod anatomy - Abdomen / Pleon

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Latreille, 1802 Dromiacea Raninoida Heterotremata Thoracotremata The term crab is often applied to several different groups of short (nose to tail) decapods with thick exoskeletons, but only members of the Brachyura are true crabs; other taxa, such as hermit crabs, porcelain crabs, king crabs, and horseshoe crabs are, despite superficial similarities, not crabs at all. Hermit crabs, king crabs and porcelain crabs belong to the Anomala and can be distingui ...

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Chela

A disciple, follower or pupil of a Guru, Sage or school of philosophy

(See also: Chela, Body Mind and Soul)

chela:

disciple and student of a guru

(See also: chela, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

chela:

Pupil of a guru.

(See also: chela, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

CHELA: Disciple.

(See also: CHELA, Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)

chela:

chela - a pupil

(See also: chela, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Definition and meaning of chela:

chela - a pinching claw of a decapod crustacean, composed of a moveable finger, the dactylus, and a fixed finger, a distal extension of the propodus

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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Chela

(Sanskrit) A student (of a guru) An apprentice to an Adept. One who earnestly desires to work for the betterment of humankind. The Adept imparts teaching and wisdom otherwise unattainable, and helps the Chela by communion and inspiration.

(See also: Chela, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

CHELA

(Hindu). A disciple or follower of Yoga, associated with "guru", the teacher, hence, by extension, any student.

(See also: CHELA, Magick, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul, )