Encyclopedia - Deva Hinduism: Encyclopedia - Deva Hinduism
Deva (देव in Devanagari script, pronounced as "dévə") is the Sanskrit word for "god, deity". It can be variously interpreted as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deva Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Deva Hinduism - Classical Hinduism
Nature devas are responsible for things as fire, air, rain and trees - most of them assumed a minor role in the later religion. Certain o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva, Devas: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary On Deva, Devas
Deva, devas: god(s). Shining ones.   (See also: Deva, devas , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind ...   » Read the article

Article - Pancha Mahayajnas: The Hindu Ritual Pancha Mahayajnas
There are five great daily sacrifices that are to be performed by every householder. They are: Brahma Yajna, called also Veda Yajna, sacr...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism: God And Gods Of Hinduism
God and Gods of Hinduism Devotion to God and the Gods of Hinduism is known as Bhakti. It is an entire realm of knowledge and practice un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ishta-deva: Encyclopedia - Ishta-deva
In Smartism, a denomination of Hinduism, an Ishta-deva or Ishta devata or Ishta-devatha is a term meaning "the god one prays most." It is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yajna: Encyclopedia - Yajna
In Hinduism, Yajna or Yagya यज्ञ(Sanskrit yajñá "worship, prayer, praise; offering, oblation, sacrifice") is a Vedic ritual of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Devaloka: Encyclopedia - Devaloka
In Hinduism and Buddhism, a devaloka or deva loka is a plane of existence where gods and devas exist. The deva lokas are usually describe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kamadeva: Encyclopedia - Kamadeva
In Hinduism, Kamadeva (Kama - carnal pleasure, deva - god), also known just as Kama("The love") and Ananga (the bodyless), is the god of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashwini Gods: Encyclopedia - Ashwini Gods
The Ashwini Gods in Hinduism are twin Devas who are exceptionally beautiful, skilled and attractive. In the epic Mahabharata, Pandu's sec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashyapa: Encyclopedia - Kashyapa
This article is about the Hindu sage Kashyapa or Kasyapa. See also Mahakasyapa information on the Buddhist monk. In Hinduism, Kashyapa ("...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asura: Encyclopedia - Asura
Asura - In Hinduism. In Hindu mythology, the Asura (Sanskrit: असुर) are a group of power-seeking deities, sometimes misleadingl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ishta-deva: Encyclopedia Ii - Ishta-deva - Disagreement Within Hinduism
Other denominations as well as sects of Hinduism don't strictly hold this belief. For example, Arya Samaj worships only the formless Brah...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Deva
deva: (Sanskrit) "Shining one."   A being living in the higher astral plane, in a subtle, nonphysical body. Deva is al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Deva
deva: deva - a divine being   (See also: deva , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) &n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hinduism-related Articles: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hinduism-related Articles - Denominations And Regional Festivals
List of Hinduism-related articles - Smartism. Harihara Ishta-deva List of Hinduism-related articles - Shaivism. Shaivism List of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angel: Encyclopedia Ii - Angel - Other Religions
Angels are also a part of Zoroastrianism (called Amesha Spentas, of whom six are extremely important) and New Age beliefs. Also, angel-li...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devas: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary Iv On Devas
Devas: Devas: celestial beings.   (See also: Devas , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva (dheva)
deva: deva (dheva). Deity, celestial being, god.   (See also: deva , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Deva
deva: male deity; literally 'shining one'   (See also: deva , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-dasi: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Deva-dasi
deva-dasi: deva-dasi - a temple prostitute   (See also: deva-dasi , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Agni-deva: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Agni-deva (-dheva)
Agni-deva: Agni-deva (-dheva). God of fire.   (See also: Agni-deva , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-vaani: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva-vaani (dheva-vaani)
Deva-vaani: Deva-vaani (Dheva-vaani). Voice of God.   (See also: Deva-vaani , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-loka: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva-loka (dheva-loka)
deva-loka: deva-loka (dheva-loka). World of the gods.   (See also: deva-loka , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dict...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-mandir: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva-mandir (dheva-mandhir)
deva-mandir: deva-mandir (dheva-mandhir). Temple of God.   (See also: deva-mandir , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-puja: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva-puja (dheva-puuja)
deva-puja: deva-puja (dheva-puuja). Worship of God.   (See also: deva-puja , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-vaak: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva-vaak (dheva-vaak)
Deva-vaak: Deva-vaak (Dheva-vaak). Word of God.   (See also: Deva-vaak , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-datta: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva-datta (dheva-dhattha)
deva-datta: deva-datta (dheva-dhattha). Vital air that causes yawning.   (See also: deva-datta , Hinduism, Hinduism Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Surya-deva: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Surya-deva (suurya-dheva)
Surya-deva: Surya-deva (Suurya-dheva). Same as Surya; Sun.   (See also: Surya-deva , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskri...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-yana: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva-yana (dheva-yaana)
deva-yana: deva-yana (dheva-yaana). Path of light or of the gods, taken by virtuous people after death.   (See also: deva-y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Deva
DEVA: a celestial being   (See also: DEVA , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Deva
deva (m), devi (f) [dev = to shine]: god/goddess. All Vedic gods are functional names of the one supreme creative power manifesting in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jaya Deva: Sai Baba Dictionary On Jaya Deva
Jaya Deva: Jaya Deva: Great poet devotee of Sri Krishna from eastern part of India.   (See also: Jaya Deva , Hinduism, Hind...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva, Asura: Sai Baba Dictionary On Deva And Asura
Deva, Asura: Deva and Asura: Divine and Demoniac (BV-44), Gods and Demons (RRV-11a).   (See also: Deva, Asura , Hinduism, H...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishwa-devas: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Vishwa-devas
Vishwa-devas: A group of twelve minor Vedic deities.   (See also: Vishwa-devas , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Sai Baba Dictionary On Deva
Deva: Deva: God. (RRV-5) Demi-god; great personality in devotion to Krishna, selfrealized to administrative independence. "Shi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pratyaksha Deva Darsana: Sai Baba Dictionary On Pratyaksha Deva Darsana
Pratyaksha Deva Darsana: Pratyaksha Deva Darsana: the Darsan of God in concrete Form (SSS-III)   (See also: Pratyaksha Deva...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Deva
Deva: "A shining one," a god-greater or lesser in the evolutionary hierarchy; a semi-divine or celestial being with great po...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devas: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Devas
devas The demigods who reside in Svarga, led by Indra. They rule the universe and administer the necessities of life for its inhabitan...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ista-deva: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Ista-deva
Ista-deva - one’s worshipful deity; the particular form of Krsna toward whom one is attracted and who is the object of one’...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-bhasa: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Deva-bhasa
Deva-bhasa - ‘the language of the gods’, the language spoken in the celestial planets; Sanskrit.   (See also: Dev...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devas: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Devas
Devas - celestial deities; beings situated in the celestial planets who are endowed with great piety, tremendous lifespans, and superi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yajna: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Yajna
yajna: (Sanskrit) "Worship; sacrifice."   One of the most central Hindu concepts - sacrifice and surrender through act...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gnana-devas, Gnan-devas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gnana-devas, Gnan-devas
Gnana-Devas, Gnan-Devas. See JNANA-DEVAS   (See also: Gnana-Devas, Gnan-Devas , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Oc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gnana-devas, Gnan-devas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gnana-devas, Gnan-devas
Gnanasakti. See JNANA-SAKTI   (See also: Gnana-Devas, Gnan-Devas , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-brahman, Deva-brahma: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-brahman, Deva-brahma
Deva-Brahman or Deva-Brahma (Sanskrit) A name given to Narada, considered to be like a Brahma among the devas.   (See also: De...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devas: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Ii On Devas
DEVAS: Celestial beings.   (See also: DEVAS ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iv On Deva
Deva:   Deva ("he who is shining"): a male deity, such as Shiva, Vishnu, or Krishna, either in the sense of the ultim...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Deva
Deva: Male deity; literally 'shining one'.   (See also: Deva ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Deva
Deva: A deity or god.   (See also: Deva , Yoga, Yoga Dictionary, Siddha Yoga, Siddha Yoga Dictionary) A B C D E F G H I J K ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Puja: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Puja
puja: (Sanskrit) "Worship, adoration."   An Agamic rite of worship performed in the home, temple or shrine, to the mur...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Tantra Tantric Dictionary On Deva
Deva: Deva(s). God(s). Shining ones.   (See also: Deva , Tantra, Tantra Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » 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 -  deva: Sanskrit Dictionary On  deva
 Deva: a divine being   (See also:  Deva , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Arupa-devas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Arupa-devas
Arupa-devas (Sanskrit) (from a not + rupa form, body + deva divine being)   Formless celestial beings; suggested in The Mahatma L...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devonic: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Devonic
devonic: Of or relating to the devas or their world. See: deva. (See also: Devonic , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-laya: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Deva-laya
Deva-laya (Sanskrit). "The shrine of a Deva". The name given to all Brahmanical temples.   (See also: Deva-laya , Th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-lokas: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Deva-lokas
Deva-lokas (Sanskrit). The abodes of the Gods or Devas in superior spheres. The seven celestial worlds above Meru.   (See also:...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devarshis, Deva-rishi: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Devarshis, Deva-rishi
Devarshis, or Deva-rishi (Sanskrit). Lit., "gods rishis" ; the divine or god like saints, those sages who attain a fully div...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Deva
Deva (Sanskrit). A god, a "resplendent" deity. Deva-Deus, from the root div "to shine". A Deva is a celestial bein...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva Sarga: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Deva Sarga
Deva Sarga (Sanskrit). Creation: the origin of the principles, said to be Intelligence born of the qualities or the attributes of natu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gnan Devas: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Gnan Devas
Gnan Devas (Sanskrit) Lit., "the gods of knowledge". The higher classes of gods or devas; the "mind-born" sons of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guru Deva: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Guru Deva
Guru Deva (Sanskrit) Lit., "divine Master".   (See also: Guru Deva , Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Sp...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sraddha-deva: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sraddha-deva
Sraddha-deva (Sanskrit) Any god presiding over sraddha rites; especially an epithet of Yama, the god of death and king of the Underwor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Solar Devas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Solar Devas
Solar Devas.   See AGNISHVATTA; MANASAPUTRAS; PITRI(S)   (See also: Solar Devas , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rupa-devas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rupa-devas
Rupa-devas (Sanskrit) [from rupa form + deva divinity]   Celestial beings having form; that class of celestial beings or lower dh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guru-deva: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Guru-deva
Guru-deva (Sanskrit) (from guru teacher + deva divine being)   Deva-teacher; a title of respect and reverence used by chelas for ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kula-deva: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Kula-deva
Kula-deva (Sanskrit) Domestic god (Caves & Jungles 184)   (See also: Kula-deva , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jnana-devas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Jnana-devas
Jnana-devas (Sanskrit) (from jnana knowledge, wisdom + deva god)   Gods of knowledge or wisdom; the higher classes of gods or dev...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  deva-dasi: Sanskrit Dictionary On  deva-dasi
 Deva-dasi: a temple prostitute   (See also:  Deva-dasi , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Guru-deva: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Guru-deva
Guruparampara (Sanskrit) (from guru teacher + parampara a row or uninterrupted series or succession)   An uninterrupted series or...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva
Deva (Sanskrit) (from the verbal root div to shine)   A divinity, a resplendent deity. "A Deva is a celestial being -- wheth...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-sarga: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-sarga
Deva-sarga (Sanskrit) (from deva divine + sarga emanation, emission, creation)   Divine emanation or emission; the creation of th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-sena: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-sena
Deva-sena (Sanskrit) A Buddhist arhat; the feminine, Devasena, is a host of spiritual or celestial beings, and a name given to Vach as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-vardhaki: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-vardhaki
Deva-vardhaki (Sanskrit) Architect of the gods; a title given to Visvakarman, who according to Hindu mythology was the cosmic demiurge...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva Vardhika: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva Vardhika
Deva Vardhika. See DEVA-VARDHAKI   (See also: Deva Vardhika , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-laya: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-laya
Deva-laya (Sanskrit) (from deva spiritual being + laya dissolving place from the verbal root li to dissolve)   The shrine of a sp...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-loka: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-loka
Deva-loka (Sanskrit) (from deva spiritual being + loka world, sphere)   A world or sphere of any divinity; in the plural, refers ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-man: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-man
Deva-Man (Sanskrit-English) Men of lofty spiritual and intellectual attainments who are possessed of equivalent spiritual and intellec...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-rishi: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Deva-rishi
Deva-Rishi. See DEVARSHI   (See also: Deva-Rishi , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Maha Deva: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Maha Deva
Maha Deva (Sanskrit). Lit., "great god"; a title of Siva.   (See also: Maha Deva , Theosophy, Spirituality, Body min...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devendra: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Devendra (dhevendhra)
Devendra: Devendra (Dhevendhra). Name given to the Lord of the gods (devas); Indra or Siva.   (See also: Devendra , Hinduis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Indra: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Indra (indhra)
Indra: Indra (Indhra). Lord of the devas (celestials).   (See also: Indra , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kirthiratha: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Kirthiratha (keerthiratha)
Kirthiratha: Kirthiratha (Keerthiratha). Son of Pratheendhaka and father of Deva- medha.   (See also: Kirthiratha , Hinduis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Varuni: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Varuni (vaarunee)
Varuni: Varuni (Vaarunee). Daughter of Varuna, who was married by devas (gods).   (See also: Varuni , Hinduism, Hinduism Di...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Loka: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Loka
loka: place; realm, as the deva loka, the realm of the gods   (See also: loka , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hierarchy: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Hierarchy
hierarchy: A group of beings arranged in order of rank or class; as a hierarchy of God, Gods and devas. (See also: Hierarchy , Hind...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Indra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Indra
Indra: (Sanskrit) "Ruler." Vedic God of rain and thunder, warrior king of the devas. (See also: Indra , Hinduism, Body Mi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Danava: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Danava (dhaanava)
danava: danava (dhaanava). Class of demons, daityas, or asuras; enemies of the Gods (devas). Children of Dhanu and Kasyapa.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jivi: Sai Baba Dictionary On Jivi(a), Deva, Prakrthi
Jivi: Jivi(a), Deva, Prakrthi: The individual Absolute (soul), God, Nature. (BV-33), (RRV-5)   (See also: Jivi , Hinduism, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ghanta: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Ghanta
ghanta: (Sanskrit) "Bell." Akin to ghant, "to speak." An important implement in Hindu worship (puja), used to chas...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vel: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vel
vel: (Tamil) "Spear, lance." The symbol of Lord Karttikeya's divine authority as Lord of yoga and commander of the devas. (K...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vel: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vel
vel: (Tamil) "Spear, lance." The symbol of Lord Karttikeya's divine authority as Lord of yoga and commander of the devas. (K...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Myth: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Myth
myth: Traditional story, usually ancient and of no known author, involving Gods, devas and heroes, and serving to illustrate great pri...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Taapas: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary Iv On Taapas
Taapas: Taapas: sufferings or afflictions of three  kinds, to which mortals are subject, viz., (1) those caused by one's ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adhidaivika: Theosophy Dictionary On Adhidaivika
Adhidaivika (Sanskrit) (from adhi above, over + deva god)   Heavenly or shining one, relating to or proceeding from the devas; ce...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Asura: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Asura
asura: (Sanskrit) "Evil spirit; demon." (Opposite of sura: "deva; God.") A being of the lower astral plane, Naraka...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Asura: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Asura
asura: (Sanskrit) "Evil spirit; demon." (Opposite of sura: "deva; God.") A being of the lower astral plane, Naraka. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meykandar Shastras: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Meykandar Shastras
Meykandar Shastras: Fourteen Tamil works on Saiva Siddhanta written during the 13th and 14th centuries by seven authors - Meykandar, A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deva Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Deva Hinduism - Vedic Religion
The Vedas, the earliest comprehensive literature of the Indo-European people, contain mantras for pleasing the devas to obtain blessings....   » Read the article