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Dictionary - Vedas: Sanskrit Dictionary On Vedas
Vedas: The most sacred scriptures of the Hindus and the ultimate authority of the Hindu religion and philosophy. They were arranged b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Dictionary Elephant: Dream Interpretation - Elephant
  Elephant In the Zulu culture, the elephant is the symbol for wisdom, patriarchy and sacred relationships (similar to the bear o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbology: Holistic Health Dictionary I On Herbology
HERBOLOGY Also known as HERBALISM, is found in practically all the ancient cultures throughout the world, and utilizes plants and tree...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nature Spirits: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Nature Spirits
Nature Spirits Various types of beings that are said to be the "soul" of natural forms. Belief in the existence of nature sp...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Dictionary Owl: Dream Interpretation - Owl
  Owl The owl is the archetype of wisdom in many cultures' parables. The owl is often a sign of longevity, as well as knowledge. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Hair: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Hair
  Hair Hair is highly valued by most cultures. It is symbol of vanity, security, sensuality, sexual appeal, and of youth. In some...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Snake: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Snake
  Snake In some cultures snakes are highly regarded and symbolize the ability to transcend into higher levels of consciousness or...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Pig: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Pig
  Pig Dreaming about this animal in your dream forces you to consider the negative characteristics of yourself or others. There a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Akasa: Sanskrit Dictionary On Akasa
Akasa: The first of the five material elements that constitute the universe; often translated as "space" or "eter"...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Advaita: Sanskrit Dictionary On Advaita
Advaita: Non-duality; a school of Vedanta philosophy teaching the oneness of God, soul, and universe, whose chief exponent was Sankar...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ahamkara: Sanskrit Dictionary On Ahamkara
Ahamkara: Ego or "I-consciousness"; one of the functions of the inner organ. (See Antahkarana.)   (See also: Ahamka...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Resurrection: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Resurrection
  Resurrection The word resurrection has positive and miracles implications. Jesus resurrected on the third day, and he also resu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Milk: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Milk
  Milk Milk is a symbol of leaning, knowledge, plenty, fertility and immortality. Milk as a symbol of immortality may be found in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Dictionary Fire: Dream Interpretation - Fire
  Fire Burning is a tremendous fear many people from many different cultures hold in common. However, it is often simultaneously ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiva: Sanskrit Dictionary On Shiva
Shiva: The Destroyer God; the Third Person of the Hindu Trinity, the other two being Brahma and Vishnu.   (See also: Shiva , ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ananda: Sanskrit Dictionary On Ananda
Ananda: Bliss.   (See also: Ananda , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V X ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Agnihotra: Sanskrit Dictionary On Agnihotra
Agnihotra: A Vedic sacrifice in which oblations are offered to Agni, the Fire-god.   (See also: Agnihotra , Sanskrit Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Para-anthropology: Pagan Paganism Dictionary Ii On Para-anthropology
Para-anthropology: The study of paranormal phenomena in tribal, traditional and/or nonliterate cultures.   (See also: Para-ant...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aparavidya: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Aparavidya
Aparavidya (Sanskrit) (from a not + para supreme + vidya knowledge from the verbal root vid to see, know, percieve)   Nonsupreme ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Teeth: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Teeth
  Teeth Dreaming about teeth is very common in all cultures and age groups. Most dreams about teeth leave people feeling uneasy a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reincarnation: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Reincarnation
REINCARNATION - 1. one has lived another lifetime. (TRASB) 2. rebirth in various bodies from one lifetime to the next. (NAD) 3. a b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gautama: Sanskrit Dictionary On Gautama
Gautama: The author of the Nyaya system of Hindu philosophy, or Indian Logic.   (See also: Gautama , Sanskrit Dictionary, Bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmin: Sanskrit Dictionary On Brahmin
Brahmin: A member of the priestly caste, the highest caste in Hindu society.   (See also: Brahmin , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ladder: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Ladder
Ladder Used symbolically in many cultures, to represent a means of ascending or descending to different worlds or the structure of the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Parvati: Sanskrit Dictionary On Parvati
Parvati: Daughter of king Himalaya and consort of Siva; a manifestation of Divine Mother.   (See also: Parvati , Sanskrit Dic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Patanjali: Sanskrit Dictionary On Patanjali
Patanjali: The author of the Yoga system of Hindu philosophy.   (See also: Patanjali , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Sou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahma-sutra: Sanskrit Dictionary On Brahma-sutra
Brahma-sutra: An authoritative treatise on Vedanta philosophy ascribed to Vyasa. Same as Vedanta-sutras.   (See also: Brahma-...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhagavad-gita: Sanskrit Dictionary On Bhagavad-gita
Bhagavad-gita: A well-known Hindu scripture, comprising eighteen chapters of the Bhisma Parva of the Mahabharata.   (See also:...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kosa: Sanskrit Dictionary On Kosa
Kosa: (Lit., sheath or covering) The following are the five kosas as described in Vedanta philosophy: (1) the annamayakosa, or gross ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - North: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On North
North One of the four points of the compass, which mystically correspond with the cosmic four Maharajas, the four supporters of the wo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sattva: Sanskrit Dictionary On Sattva
Sattva: The principle of balance or righteousness. (See Guna)   (See also: Sattva , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Dictionary Hawk: Dream Interpretation - Hawk
  Hawk Hawks are interesting dream figures. They aren?t quite eagles, but they definitely rank above the crows. Like the eagle, h...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Massage Therapy
MASSAGE THERAPY: This is a general term for a range of therapeutic approaches with roots in both Eastern and Western cultures. Involve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yajur-veda: Sanskrit Dictionary On Yajur-veda
Yajur-veda: One of the four Vedas. (See Vedas)   (See also: Yajur-veda , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C D E ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guna: Sanskrit Dictionary On Guna
Guna: According to Samkhya philosophy, Prakriti (Nature or matter), consist of three gunas -usually translated as 'qualities' -known ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmanas: Sanskrit Dictionary On Brahmanas
Brahmanas: One of the two main sections of the Vedas. (see Vedas)   (See also: Brahmanas , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rajasic: Sanskrit Dictionary On Rajasic
Rajasic: Pertaining to, or endowed with rajas   (See also: Rajasic , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C D E F G ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manu: Sanskrit Dictionary On Manu
Manu: The celebrated law-giver of ancient India, who is supposed to be the author of the Manusamhita, or Code of Manu.   (See ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sanatana Dharma: Sanskrit Dictionary On Sanatana Dharma
Sanatana dharma: (Lit., Eternal Religion) The religion of the Hindus, formulated by the Rishis of the Vedas.   (See also: San...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devas: Sanskrit Dictionary On Devas
Devas: (Lit., shining ones) The gods of Hindu mythology.   (See also: Devas , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karma: Sanskrit Dictionary On Karma
Karma: Action in general; duty; ritualistic worship.   (See also: Karma , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C D ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Saguna Brahman: Sanskrit Dictionary On Saguna Brahman
Saguna brahman: (Lit., Brahman with attributes) The Absolute conceived as the Creator, Preserver, and Destroyer of the universe; corr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Uma: Sanskrit Dictionary On Uma
Uma: A name of the Divine Mother; same as Parvati, the Consort of Siva.   (See also: Uma , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Smriti: Sanskrit Dictionary On Smriti
Smriti: The law books, subsidiary to the Vedas, guiding the daily life and conduct of the Hindus.   (See also: Smriti , Sans...   » Read the article

Article - Ancient Celts: Celtic Marriage
  Celtic Marriage This article is not just for those interested in the traditions of Celtic Marriage, it is also a look into the c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Annamayakosa: Sanskrit Dictionary On Annamayakosa
Annamayakosa: The gross physical sheath. (see Kosa)   (See also: Annamayakosa , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ajnana: Sanskrit Dictionary On Ajnana
Ajnana: A term of Vedanta philosophy meaning ignorance, individual or cosmic. According to Non-dualistic Vedanta it is responsible fo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ramanuja: Sanskrit Dictionary On Ramanuja
Ramanuja: A famous saint and philosopher of southern India, the founder of the school of Qualified Non-dualism (A. D. 1017-1137) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nirguna Brahman: Sanskrit Dictionary On Nirguna Brahman
Nirguna brahman: The Supreme Godhead of the Vaisnavas, or worshippers of Vishnu.   (See also: Nirguna brahman , Sanskrit Dict...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga: Sanskrit Dictionary On Yoga
Yoga: Union of the individual soul and the Supreme Soul; the discipline by which such union is effected. The Yoga system of philosoph...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swastika: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Swastika
swastika (svastika): (Sanskrit) "Sign of auspiciousness," From su ("wellness," "auspiciousness") and ast...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sama-veda: Sanskrit Dictionary On Sama-veda
Sama-veda: One of the four Vedas. (See Vedas)   (See also: Sama-veda , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C D E F ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jiva: Sanskrit Dictionary On Jiva
Jiva: (Lit., living being) The individual soul, which in essence is one with the Universal Soul.   (See also: Jiva , Sanskrit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nirvana: Sanskrit Dictionary On Nirvana
Nirvana: (Lit., blowing out, as a flame) Annihilation of desire, passion, and ego; Liberation, characterized by freedom and bliss. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anandamayakosa: Sanskrit Dictionary On Anandamayakosa
Anandamayakosa: The sheath of bliss. (see Kosa)   (See also: Anandamayakosa , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Puranas: Sanskrit Dictionary On Puranas
Puranas: Books of Hindu mythology.   (See also: Puranas , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C D E F G H I J K L M...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sathya Sai Ehv: Sai Baba Dictionary On Sathya Sai Ehv
Sathya Sai EHV: Sathya Sai EHV: Education in human values. It is based on the values of truth, right action, peace, love and nonvio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Energy Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary Ii On Energy Medicine
Energy Medicine: Energetic medicine as defined within the mind/body/spirit model, involves therapies that affect energy fields that de...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Death: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Death
  Death Dreaming about death is very common and it can be interpreted in many different ways. Death is usually a symbol of some t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Japa: Sanskrit Dictionary On Japa
Japa: (See Ma The author of the Purva Mimamsa system of Hindu philosophy, which deals with the ritualistic portion of the Vedas. ntra...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Charvaka: Sanskrit Dictionary On Charvaka
Charvaka: The founder of the well-known materialistic school of Hindu philosophy.   (See also: Charvaka , Sanskrit Dictionary...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Demeter: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Demeter
Demeter (Greek) (possibly from Doric da earth + meter mother)   The Earth-Mother; one of the great Olympian deities, in popular m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sannyasa: Sanskrit Dictionary On Sannyasa
Sannyasa: The monastic life.   (See also: Sannyasa , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aromatherapy/: Health And Healing Dictionary On Aromatherapy, Flower Remedies
Aromatherapy, Flower Remedies Relatively new to this country, this technique was used in ancient Egypt and other cultures. It involves...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Krishna: Sanskrit Dictionary On Krishna
Krishna: An Incarnation of God whose life is given in the Bhagavata and in the Mahabharata.   (See also: Krishna , Sanskrit D...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Bears: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Bears
  Bears A bear in a dream is a very rich and complicated dream symbol. In order to understand it, objective association need to b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Atharva-veda: Sanskrit Dictionary On Atharva-veda
Atharva-veda: One of the section of the Vedas. (see Vedas)   (See also: Atharva-veda , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Sou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Dictionary Out-of-body Experience: Dream Interpretation - Out-of-body Experience
  Out-of-body Experience The out-of-body experience can be a dramatic one. Clinically, this falls into a phenomenon called "...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Conscience: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Conscience
conscience: The inner sense of right and wrong, sometimes called "the knowing voice of the soul." However, the conscience is...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra: Sanskrit Dictionary On Mantra
Mantra: Holy Sanskrit text; the sacred formula used in japa, or repetition of God's name. Also one of the two main sections of the Ve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reiki: Natural Health Dictionary Ii On Reiki
Reiki: Reiki is believed to have begun in Tibet several thousand years ago. Seers in the Orient studied energies and developed a syste...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Cow: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Cow
  Cow In our dreams, this simple domestic animal can represent a variety of very important and deeply-felt issues. In some cultur...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Faq Dictionary: Can Dream Predict The Future?
Dream FAQ Dictionary: Can Dream Predict the Future?   Can Dream Predict the Future? Treat such dreams with caution and good se...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ethnography: Pagan Paganism Dictionary Ii On Ethnography
Ethnography: Part of social and cultural anthropology emphasizing descriptions of individual cultures rather than cross-cultural compa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mahabharata: Sanskrit Dictionary On Mahabharata
Mahabharata: A famous Hindu Epic.   (See also: Mahabharata , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) A B C D E F G H I J K ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahma: Sanskrit Dictionary On Brahma
Brahma: The Creator God; the First Person of the Hindu Trinity, the other two being Vishnu and Siva.   (See also: Brahma , Sa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Samadhi: Sanskrit Dictionary On Samadhi
Samadhi: Ecstasy, trance, complete concentration, communion with God.   (See also: Samadhi , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Buddha: Sanskrit Dictionary On Buddha
Buddha: (Lit., The Enlightened One) The founder of Buddhism.   (See also: Buddha , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Dictionary Rain: Dream Interpretation - Rain
  Rain Weather in dreams is generally a detail that may be left unanalyzed unless it is particularly noticeable to the dreamer fo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Stranger: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Stranger
  Stranger The interpretation of seeing and interacting with a stranger, or strangers, in your dream depends on the details of yo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Theology: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Theology
THEOLOGY: is Greek, meaning the 'Study of God and the religion and cultures effected by them. . Thealogy: new usage & spelling, th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma: Sanskrit Dictionary On Dharma
Dharma: Righteousness, duty. The inner constitution of a thing, which governs its growth.   (See also: Dharma , Sanskrit Dict...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karmakanda: Sanskrit Dictionary On Karmakanda
Karmakanda: The part of the Vedas that deals with rituals and sacrifices.   (See also: Karmakanda , Sanskrit Dictionary, Bod...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afterlife: Encyclopedia Of Afterlife Mythology In Different Cultures
Afterife - Life After Death An encyclopedia of different cultures mythology  around afterlife, including : Adiri, Ama-No-Hashidate...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism Vs Zulu: Hindu - Zulu Tradition - Many Similarities
Hindu - Zulu Tradition - Many Similarities There are some striking similarities between the African and Indian cultures. In both Hindu...   » Read the article

Article - Sweat Lodge: Temazcal I/iii - The Traditional Mexican Sweat Bath
The Native American Sweat Lodge, Temazcal, is an ancient practice from the native indians of America; a sacred ritual for Healing and Pu...   » Read the article

Article - New Age Spirituality: The Roots Of The New Age Movement Ð Part I
The New Age movement is hardly novel! Its philosophy is rooted in ancient traditions, often based on mystical experiences, each within a ...   » Read the article

Article - Native American Spirituality: Native American Medicine Wheel Ceremony On May 8th 2004
In 1999, Bennie LeBeau of the Eastern Shoshone tribe began to experience a torrent of dreams and visions. The visions directed him to set...   » Read the article

Article - Mayan Calendar: The Pyramid Of Consciousness
According to ancient Mayan beliefs the Cosmos was made up by Nine Underworlds. This fundamental idea was expressed very powerfully throug...   » Read the article

Article - Mayan Calendar: The Classical Mayan Tzolkin Count And The Dreamspell
During the past decade interest in the Calendars of the Maya has dramatically increased world-wide. Ultimately, this increasing interest ...   » Read the article

Article - May Day: A Celebration Of May Day
A Celebration of MAY DAY There are four great festivals of the Pagan Celtic year and the modern Witch's calendar as well. The two greate...   » Read the article