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Demons

Demons are interesting dream characters. Whether you view them as psychological constructs or physical realities, their presence is a significant statement. The meaning of the demons revolves around their power relative to other major characters in the dream.

Demons may have seductive or violent power in a taboo relationship with the dreamer. In these cases the dreamer sees herself as helped or hindered by supernatural powers in the accomplishment of a moral or personal conquest. If a demon is helping you complete a task, it may say something about how your task is viewed morally either in your superego or in your belief system. If a demon is thwarting your progress, this may reflect your perception of evil working against you in your life. If the demon is threatening others who are important in your life, you may be struggling with how to protect or provide for others in a world perceived as hostile.

If the demons are helping you acquire something you hold as taboo, some self-examination concerning motives may be appropriate. Are they powerful in an alluring or repulsive way?

Source: iVillage, http://www.ivillage.co.uk

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Ghosts

A ghost may represent something that is gone but not forgotten, or something that is almost forgotten but that you simply cannot release.

The appearance of deceased relatives usually tells of unresolved issues. In these cases, you should pay particular attention to the surroundings, the other characters present, and any unique aspects of the apparition.

Source: iVillage, http://www.ivillage.co.uk

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Ghosts , Meaning of Dreams about Ghosts , Dream Interpretation Ghosts )

Ghosts

A ghost may represent something that is gone but not forgotten, or something that is almost forgotten but that you simply cannot release.

The appearance of deceased relatives usually tells of unresolved issues. In these cases, you should pay particular attention to the surroundings, the other characters present, and any unique aspects of the apparition.

Source: iVillage, http://www.ivillage.co.uk

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Ghosts , Meaning of Dreams about Ghosts , Dream Interpretation Ghosts )

Woman: See Man and Harlot: Angel; demon; witchcraft; seducing spirit; temptation; yourself. (Proverbs 2:16; 23:27; Heb. 13:2; 2:14-16; John 3:16; Luke 13:21; 9:10; Gen. 11:1-9; Lam. 5:2; Ruth 5:10; Matt. 8:20; Eph. 2:19; 3:1-6; 1 Cor. 4:11; 1 Peter 2:11)

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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woman, man, harlot, angel, demon, witchcraft, seducing spirit, temptation, yourself, unknown, unknown woman, people, persons,

Giant: Angel; demon; challenge; mountain that needs overcoming. (Numbers 13:32-33; 2 Sam. 21:16-22; Gen. 6:4; Du. 2:10-11, 21; 9:2; 1 Chron. 20:4-8)

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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giant, angel, demon, challenge, mountain that needs overcoming, people, persons,

Soldier: See also Guard and Police: Spiritual warfare; God's ability to keep us; angel; warring in the Spirit; demon with the purpose of warring; persecution; working for the Lord. (Rev. 12:7, 10; 2 Tim. 1:12; 2:4; Phil. 2:25; Eph. 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Kings 10:25; Acts 16:27; Prov. 4:13; 13:6; 21:23)

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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soldier, guard, police, spiritual warfare, god's ability, angel, warring, spirit, demon, purpose of warring, persecution, people, persons,

Ghosts

Some believe that the ghosts in their dreams are real representations of the dead. This is an unlikely explanation of this dream. More likely the ghost is representing a part of you that is unclear and that you do not understand. At times, ghosts represent those things that unattainable or fleeting. Demonic type of ghost images may represent your negative tendencies, unpleasant parts of personality or your "shadow." Old superstition based dream interpretations say that dreaming of friendly ghosts is a lucky omen, and that you should be receiving unexpected good luck. On the other hand, if you were very frightened by the ghost in your dream, then others will try to impose their will on you and you must be vigilant in order to stand up to it.

Source: Dream Lover Incorporated, http://www.dreamloverinc.com

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Ghosts , Meaning of Dreams about Ghosts , Dream Interpretation Ghosts )

Yawning

• If you yawn in your dreams, you will search in vain for health and contentment.
• To see others yawning, foretells that you will see some of your friends in a miserable state. Sickness will prevent them from their usual labors.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Warrant

• To dream that a warrant is being served on you, denotes that you will engage in some important work which will give you great uneasiness as to its standing and profits.
• To see a warrant served on some one else, there will be danger of your actions bringing you into fatal quarrels or misunderstandings. You are likely to be justly indignant with the wantonness of some friend.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Warrant , Meaning of Dreams about Warrant , Dream Interpretation Warrant )

Demons

Evil influences which hinder cultivation. These can take an infinite number of forms, including evil beings or hallucinations. Disease and death, as well as the three poisons of greed, anger and delusion are also equated to demons, as they disturb the mind.

The Nirvana Sutra lists four types of demon:

i)               greed, anger and delusion;

ii)             ii) the five skandas, or obstructions caused by physical and mental functions;

iii)            iii) death;

iv)            iv) the demon of the Sixth Heaven (Realm of Desire).

The Self-Nature has been described in Mahayana sutras as a house full of gold and jewelry. To preserve the riches, i.e., to keep the mind calm, empty and still, we should shut the doors to the three thieves of greed, anger and delusion.

Letting the mind wander opens the house to "demons," that is, hallucinations and harm. Thus, Zen practitioners are taught that, while in meditation, "Encountering demons, kill the demons, encountering Buddhas, kill the Buddhas." Both demons and Buddhas are mind-made, Mind-Only.

For a detailed discussion of demons, see Master Thich Thien Tam, Buddhism of Wisdom and' Faith, sect. 51.

 (See also: Demons , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

 Bali:

a demon king

(See also:  Bali , Body Mind and Soul)

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Nidhi (Sanskrit) A treasure; the nine divine treasures or jewels of Kuvera, the Vedic Satan, each under the guardianship of some demon -- or rather a spirit more of the nature of the Greek daimon.

These nine nidhis are popularly given as

• padma (lotus),
• mahapadma (great lotus),
• sankha (conch shell),
• makara (marine animal or fish),
• kachchhapa (tortoise),
• mukunda (kettle drum),
• ananda (joy),
• nila (a dark color or blue), and
• kharva (dwarf).

They are sometimes personified as attendants of Kuvera or of Lakshmi.

All these nidhis are the objects of special worship by the Tantrikas. They differ from the nava-nidhi, or nine treasuries or jewels of wisdom referring to a consummation of spiritual development in occult training, occult life, or mysticism generally. In theosophy the "seven jewels of wisdom" are seven of the nine nava-nidhi.

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Nidhi (Sanskrit) A treasure. Nine treasures belonging to the god Kuvera - the Vedic Satan - each treasure being under the guardianship of a demon; these are personified, and are the objects of worship of the Tantrikas.

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Bana (-asura)

A thousand-armed demon, son of Bali. He was a favored devotee of Lord Siva’s. When Bana’s daughter Usha hid Krishna’s grandson Aniruddha in Bana’s palace, the demon arrested Aniruddha, and a battle ensued between Krishna and Lord Siva. Defeated, Lord Siva begged Krishna to spare Bana’s life. Krishna then severed all but four of Bana’s arms and blessed him to become an eternal associate of Siva.

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

Demonic Possession:

Possession by evil spirits.

See also Exorcism .

(See also: Demonic Possession , Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

Hanuman (Sanskrit) The monkey god of the Ramayana; the generalissimo of Rama’s army; the son of Vayu, the god of the wind, and of a virtuous she-demon. Hanuman was the faithful ally of Rama and by his unparalleled audacity and wit, helped the Avatar of Vishnu to finally conquer the demon-king of Lanka, Ravana, who had carried off the beautiful Sita, Rama’s wife, an outrage which led to the celebrated war described in the Hindu epic poem.

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A dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit terms. From Pada to Svastikasana.

Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", "enlightenment" or "kundalini" are hyperlinked to archives further explaining the term. At the corresponding archive you will also find articles related to the term.