Encyclopedia - Deva: Encyclopedia - Deva
Deva can refer to: Deva deity, a Hindu deity. Deva (Buddhism), a term for heavenly beings in traditional Buddhist cosmology. Deva (New A...   » 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

Dictionary - Deva: Spiritual Dictionary On Deva
Deva: A divine being according to Hindu beliefs; a devil or evil spirit according to Zoroastrianism.   (See also: Deva , Magic...   » 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

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 - 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 - Achyuta Deva Raya: Encyclopedia - Achyuta Deva Raya
The Emperor Sri Achyuta Raya was a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire of south India. He was the much younger brother of Emperor Sri Krishn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Veera Vijaya Bukka Raya: Encyclopedia - Veera Vijaya Bukka Raya
Veera Vijaya Bukka Raya (or Vijaya Raya) was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from the Sangama Dynasty. Veera Vijaya Bukka Raya - B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virupaksha Raya: Encyclopedia - Virupaksha Raya
Virupaksha Raya was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from the Sangama Dynasty. Virupaksha Raya - Background. With the death of Har...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Murti: Encyclopedia - Murti
Murtis (singular Murti, also spelled Murthi or Murthy) refers to deities or images used by Hindus and also by some Mahayana Buddhists dur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Six Lower Realms: Encyclopedia - Six Lower Realms
In traditional Mahayana Buddhist cosmology, the six lower realms are six of the ten spiritual realms; these six realms compose samsara. S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: A Spiritual Dictionary On Deva
Deva: Deity or celestial being. On earth there is a Deva for every form in nature.   (See also: Deva , Body Mind and Soul) &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva (devas): Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Deva (devas)
A Theosophical definition of Deva (Devas) :   Deva (Devas) (Sanskrit) A word meaning celestial being, of which there are variou...   » 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 - Deva: Parapsychology Dictionary On Deva
Deva: The literal translation is God or godly. The devas or demigods, although mortal live a very long time. They rule various aspect...   » 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 - Devas: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Ii On Devas
DEVAS: Celestial beings.   (See also: DEVAS ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Deva
Deva Lit., "A shining one".   An inhabitant of the heavenly realms, which is characterized by long life, joyous surro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Deva
Deva 1. Gods, heavenly beings. 2. Heaven. 3. Great people who know and lead others   (See also: Deva , Body Mind and Soul) &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Deva
DEVA: angelic or radiant beings having great intelligence. They help guide nature by their understanding of the Divine Plan. The direc...   » 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

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: 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 - 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: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Deva
Deva: Male deity; literally 'shining one'.   (See also: Deva ,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: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Deva
Deva (Sanskrit) God, a god, a demi-god (see Daiva)   (See also: Deva , New Age Spirituality, 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: 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 - 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 - 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: 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: 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 - 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 - 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 - 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(s): Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Sanskrit
    (See also: deva(s) , Magick, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul,)      » 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 - 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 - 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 King: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Deva King
Deva King The four Deva Kings in the first, or lowest, Devaloka on its four sides are the following: East-Dhrtarastra; South-Virodhak...   » 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 - 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: Sanskrit Dictionary On  deva
 Deva: a divine being   (See also:  Deva , Body Mind and Soul)      » 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 1: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Deva 1
DEVA 1. (f. devi) gods, heavenly beings. 2. heaven. 3. great people who know and lead others (Sanskrit) (NAD)   (See also: D...   » 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Deva; Devata: Pali Buddhist Buddhism Dictionary On Deva; Devata
deva; devata (deva, devataa): Literally, "shining one" - an inhabitant of the heavenly realms (see sagga and sugati). &nb...   » 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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-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-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-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-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-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-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

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

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

Encyclopedia - Deva Raya Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Deva Raya Ii - Background
Deva Raya II - The Empire. Deva Raya II (1426-1446 AD, note that Nuniz states differently in that his reign was for 25 years, not 20) w...   » 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 - 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

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

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja - Spiritual Life
Strong faith in God was a natural quality that shined brightly in Sridhara Maharaja from his earliest childhood. As an adult he yearned t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vyasa: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Vyasa (-deva)
Vyasa (-deva)   (See also: Vyasa , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Suka: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Suka (-deva)
Suka (-deva) A great renounced sage, son of Dvaipayana Vyasa. He heard Srimad-Bhagavatam from his father and later repeated it to Maha...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Varaha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Varaha (-deva)
Varaha (-deva) Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as a huge boar, who killed the demon Hiranyaksha and lifted the earth from the depths o...   » 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 - Rishabha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Rishabha (-deva)
Rishabha (-deva) An empowered incarnation of the Supreme Lord who set the standard of an ideal king, gave valuable instructions to his...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jagannatha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Jagannatha (-deva)
Jagannatha (-deva) “Lord of the universe,” an ancient Deity of Krishna. He was established along with His brother Balarama...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kapila: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Kapila (-deva)
Kapila (-deva) A white-complexioned incarnation of the Supreme Lord who appeared in the Satya-yuga as the son of Kardama and Devahuti....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vamana: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Vamana (-deva)
Vamana (-deva) Lord Vishnu’s form as a young brahmana boy, one of the dasha-avataras, the ten most famous incarnations of the Lo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nrisimha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Nrisimha (-deva)
Nrisimha (-deva) The pastime incarnation of the Supreme Lord Vishnu as half-man half-lion. He appeared in order to deliver the saintly...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vyasa: Sai Baba Dictionary On Vyasa Deva
Vyasa: Vyasa(deva) (also known as Krishna Dvaipayana; Badarayana, another name for Vyasa and father of Sukadeva Gosvami): [see also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Six Lower Realms: Encyclopedia Ii - Six Lower Realms - Good Realms
Note that the order of the realms may differ among different Buddhist traditions; for instance, some traditions place the asura realm sec...   » Read the article