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Black
Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Black
Black: Opposite of white and purity; judgment of God; death; famine; sin; ignorance; darkness; demonic army; Jesus' depth on the cross...
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Evil Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary -
Evil
Evil Dream Symbols: ignorance, lack of awareness; something about yourself that can be destructive. (Source: Myths - Dreams - S...
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Fundamental Darkness:
Buddhism
Enlightenment Dictionary On Fundamental Darkness
Fundamental darkness (Jpn.: gampon-no-mumyo) Also, fundamental ignorance or primal ignorance. The most deeply rooted illusion i...
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Philosophy Of Dreams Ixx: The Mind And Dreaming
During dream, the mind creates various kinds of objects out of the impressions produced by the experiences of the waking state. The mind ...
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Delusion (ignorance):
Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Delusion (ignorance)
Delusion (Ignorance) "Delusion refers to belief in something that contradicts reality. In Buddhism, delusion is ... a lack of aw...
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Idol, Idolotry:
Spiritual - Theosophy
Dictionary On
Idol, Idolotry
Idol, Idolotry (from Greek eidolon image, idol) The use of images of divinities, which pertains to exotericism, as do visible s...
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Sanskrit Dictionary:
A Sanskrit Dictionary From Advaita To Yoga
Sanskrit dictionary. From Advaita to Yoga.
Please note that all words in grey,
like "enlightenment" or "kundalini&...
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Sin:
Hindu -
Hinduism Dictionary On Sin
sin: Intentional transgression of divine law. Akin to the Latin sons, "guilty." Hinduism does not view sin as a crim...
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Hinduism And Sanskrit Dictionary
A dictionary with common spiritual words from Hinduism and Sanskrit. Also see these links: Hinduism, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Spiritu...
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Yoga: Yoga Dictionary
A Yoga Dictionary from Abhyasa to Yukti.
From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri
Swami Sivananda
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Meaning Of Dreams: Common Misconceptions About Sleep And Dreams
Amazingly, as we approach the 21st century, there is still very little known about the inner universe of sleep and dreams. In fact, numer...
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Zen Buddhism: Zen
Buddhist Dictionary
Zen Buddhism: Zen
Buddhist Dictionary
A
dictionary of Zen Buddhism terms. Please note that all words in grey like
" Buddhism "...
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Sattva:
Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Satwika Subtype Qualities
Satwika individuals are usually noble and spiritual in character, their nature determined as much by body type as their star constella...
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Kaivalya:
Spiritual Yoga
Dictionary Iv On
Kaivalya
Kaivalya:
Kaivalya ("isolation"): the state of absolute freedom from conditioned existence, as explained in ashta-a...
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tamas:
Sanskrit
Dictionary On tamas
Tamas:
darkness, inertia, ignorance
(See
also: Tamas ,
Body
Mind and Soul)
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Evil:
Hindu -
Hinduism Dictionary On Evil
evil: That which is bad, morally wrong, causing harm, pain, misery. In Western religions, evil is often thought of as a moral antagoni...
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Thamas:
Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Thamas
thamas:
thamas. Dullness, ignorance, delusion, inactivity, passivity, inertia, sloth. Associated with colour black. See guna.
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Ekadasi:
Sai Baba Dictionary On Ekadasi
Ekadasi:
Ekadasi: The day of fasting at the eleventh day after the new and the full moon. To the 'stage of no 'kuntitha' or dullnes...
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Darkness:
Spiritual - Theosophy
Dictionary On
Darkness
Darkness In theosophical philosophy light is not regarded as self-existent, but as primordially the spiritual effect of a spiritual ca...
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Indwellers:
Spiritual Theosophical
Dictionary On
Indwellers
Indwellers. A name or the substitute for the right Sanskrit esoteric name, given to our "inner enemies", which are seven in ...
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Ring-pass-not:
Spiritual - Theosophy
Dictionary On
Ring-pass-not
Ring-pass-not The limit in spiritual, intellectual, or psychological power or consciousness, beyond which an individual is unable to p...
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Earthly Desires Are Enlightenment:
Buddhism
Enlightenment Dictionary On Earthly Desires Are Enlightenment
Earthly desires are enlightenment (Jpn.: bonno-soku-bodai) A Mahayana principle based on the view that earthly desires cannot e...
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Annie Besant: Triumph Of Spirit: Annie's Dream
Influenced by Madame Blavatsky, Annie Besant joined the Theosophical Society. Her aim was to found a universal brotherhood where race ...
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Kundalini:
Kundalini Dictionary
Kundalini Dictionary
Dictionary over terms related
to kundalini and kundalini awakening. Please note that words in grey like
" Kund...
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Buddhism: Basic
Buddhist Dictionary
Buddhism: Basic
Buddhist Dictionary
A
basic dictionary of Buddhism terms. Please note that all words in grey like
" Buddhism "...
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Sanskrit Dictionary:
Dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit Terms (t-y)
A dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit
terms. From Tada to Yukta.
Please note that all words in grey,
like "yoga", &quo...
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Cobra:
Mysticism
Magick Dictionary
On
Cobra
COBRA The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo Nilous explains the metaphorical aspects of the Egyptian hieroglyphics. The first entry is about ...
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Astrology: An Astrological Perspective On Titanics Fateful Descent
The astrological influences at play the night of the Titanic's fateful descent are explained in such a way that one can clearly see how t...
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Astrology: Astrological Perspective On Mel Gibson's Movie Passion
In this articles, famous Astrologer Dr Turi expose his beliefs and vision from an astrological point of view regarding the release of Mel...
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Tantra Yoga: Why Sexuality?
Tantra: Why sexuality?
In the act of
lovemaking the couple embodies the dyadic wholeness of the Supreme. TANTRIC
sexual union resonates ...
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Christmas: Celebrate The Spirit Of Life With Jesus - About Christmas
Jesus came into the world to unveil the essence and scope of humanity. French philosopher Pascal said, it is through Jesus of Nazareth...
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Love And Happiness: Insatiable Appetite For The Seventh Jar
Once a messenger walking past a tree heard a voice say: "Will you accept seven jars full of gold?" The messenger looked arou...
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Patanjali: Yoga Philosophy And The Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Yoga Philosophy explained thru the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. The roots of Yoga can be traced back roughly 5,000 years to the Indus Valley ci...
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Compassion: Cultivating Positive Emotions
Compassion: Cultivating
Positive Emotions
All major traditions in the world agree that negative
emotions cause both physical and mental ...
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Love And Happiness: A Kondh's Love For Life And Dharani
The hill-stream gurgled along impatiently. The old Kondh tribal sat by the stream, both feet dipped into its cold waters. The blue smo...
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Peace On Earth: Getting In Touch With Yourself
The ultimate solution to all problems - ecological, social and personal - lies within you. However, when you embark on that spiritual ...
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Astrology: Planet & Souls
This is a brief overview of the fourth dimension and how the spiritual realms are governed by laws as well as this physical world.
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Life And Death: Moksha - Break Free From Fear Of Death
Death perhaps is the only certainty in this world. Yet, the fear of death stalks most people. Literature - western and Indian - regard...
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Religion: Clash Of The Titans: Faith Vs Reason
“All religions are ancient monuments to superstition, ignorance and ferocity,” said the French materialist phi-losopher Ba...
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Diwali: The Significance Of Celebrating Diwali
Diwali is a time of the year when families, friends and communities come together in a spirit of celebration and joy. Diwali is the ti...
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Yoga: Hatha Yoga And The War On Terror
Hatha Yoga has risen to great heights of popularity at the same time that our War on Terror was being incubated and finally erupted in th...
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Orthodox And
Heterodox Systems: Vedic Philosophy - The Orthodox And The Heterodox Systems Of
Indian Philosophy
The orthodox
systems of philosophy believe in the authority of the Vedas. The heterodox
systems of philosophy do not believe in the autho...
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Buddhism
Beliefs:
The Three Marks Of Conditioned Existence
The three marks of conditioned existence
According to the Buddhist tradition all
phenomena (dharmas) are marked by three characteristics...
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Sandhyopasana:
Worship At The Junctions
Of Time - Sandhyopasana
Sandhyopasana
literally means - worship at the junctions of time. - It is a prayer and
worship offered to the Lord at the junction (Sandh...
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Sacred Geometry And The Mayan Calendar
Mayan Calendar Researcher Ian Xel Lungold explains the connection between the Mayan Calendar and Sacred Geometry.
One essential point is...
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Freedom: Concept Of Freedom Down The
Ages
Concept Of Freedom Down The Ages
The 20th century has been one of the most memorable
periods in history. Imperialism, colonialism and fe...
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Buddhism: Principles Of Buddhism
The main
principles of Buddhism: The Three Jewels, The Four Noble
Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path, The Five Precepts, The three marks of...
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Hindu
Philosophy: Hindu Philosophy And Its Various
Schools And Systems
A clear
understanding of mans relation to God is a matter of momentous importance to
students of philosophy and to all aspirants. Philoso...
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Spiritual Inspiration: Moksha - Break Free From Fear Of Death
Death perhaps is the only certainty in this world. Yet, the fear of death stalks most people. Literature western and Indian regards t...
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Vedic Astrology: Vedic
Astrology And Mental, Emotional And Spiritual Health
Vedic
Astrology and Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health
In order to maintain a healthy mind we must realize
the true realities of li...
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Flower Essences:
Emotional Healing With Flower Essences
Flower essences are an alternative healing
remedy that is used specifically for emotional healing. Flower essences, also
called flower re...
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: Buddha Dharma Is Life-giving
(See also: , God and Religion,
Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind
an...
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Mirra - The Mother: Paris To Pondicherry: Journey Of Discovery
''All life is yoga,'' said Sri Aurobindo, referring to the work done not for the satisfaction of one's desires or ego but as an offeri...
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Vedanta Schools: The Advaita Philosophy Of Sri Sankara
The teachings of
Sankara can be summed up in half a verse: Brahman
(the Absolute) is alone real; this world is unreal; and the Jiva or th...
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Body Mind And Spirit: Body, Mind, Spirit - Strike A Balance
Ancient Indian sages have said that human beings are composed of both matter and spirit. Our physical body, mind and intellect are the...
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Adi Sankaracharya: Sankara's Path Of Self-inquiry
Adi Sankaracharya's life was dedicated to a quest for spiritual truth. His views on Advaita are best summed up in his own words: Brahm...
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Peace On Earth: Waging Peace With An Awakened Mind
(See also: Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and
Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)
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Buddhism Beliefs: The Four Noble Truths
Buddhism Beliefs: The Four Noble Truths
The Buddha taught that life was
dissatisfactory because of craving, but that this condition was ...
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Tantra Yoga: The Left Hand Path Of
Love - Tantra
The mysterious
Tradition
of Tantra
This article attempts
to outline, in an extremely general way, some basic ideas of the Tantric
tradit...
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Metaphysical Principles: Principles Of 'self'
Through discrimination, the seeker has to isolate the pure innermost Self from the mental coverings. The Self is only reflected...
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Socrates: Encyclopedia Ii - Socrates - Philosophy
Socrates - Socratic method.
See main article: Socratic method
Perhaps his most important contribution to Western thought is his diale...
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Infinity: The Infinite Nature
Of Our Universe
Infinity: The
Infinite Nature Of Our Universe
Infinite translated in Sanskrit is anant
which means 'without end'. Mathematically speakin...
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Tibetan Medicine - An Introduction
Introduction to Tibetan Medicine by Dr Dorje Reptan Neshar.
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Advaita Vedanta: Encyclopedia Ii - Advaita Vedanta - Salient Features Of Advaitism
Samkhya
Nyaya
Vaisheshika
Yoga
Purva Mimamsa
Advaita Vedanta
Vishishtadvaita
Dvaita
Carvaka
Jain
Buddhist
Logic
Advaita Vedanta - Thre...
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Advantage Of Guru: Reach For The Rays Of Truth Within - About Guru
Very few recognise the importance of seeking out a guru whom they can look to for guidance. Guru is not God but God is guru be...
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Tantra Yoga: Experimental
Duplication
Tantra: Experimental
duplication
TANTRA Science relies upon
the practical realization of its teachings. Here we are not dealing with
end...
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Peace Of Mind: Divine Inspiration Of Narada Bhakti Sutra
Sage Narada had the knack of bringing about social change and spiritual growth wherever he went. Adored and respected by Lord Krishna,...
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Tarot: The Ace Of Swords - Seizing The Power Of Discernment
Historically,
the sword was viewed as a sacred ritual object signifying bravery and power.
The flaming sword of Boddhisatva procured know...
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Love And Happiness: To Love, Get Down To The Basics
No religion in this world preaches violence; yet down the ages horrible killings have taken place in the name of religion. Why? There ...
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Indigo Children: Indigo Passages And Purposes
The Indigo life is no bed of roses. If you have read some of the particular traits of Indigo people, you have learned that we have qui...
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Souls Journey After Death: Karma And Reincarnation - I
Death is the separation of the soul from the body. All the sorrow of man comes from the body. The sage has no fear of death, because he i...
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Pranayama: Breathe Some Life Into Your Soul - Pranayama
Pranayama or breath control signifies stretching, extending and regulating our breathing process. Pranayama can be used as a preparati...
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Peace Of Mind: Para Vidya, Path To Eternal Bliss
Para vidya alone can show us the path to eternal bliss. Mundane knowledge, which produces 'intellectualism"cannot confer wisdom o...
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Suffering: Redemptive Power Of Suffering
Many questions arise concerning the role of suffering. These questions include: How is there suffering in a world created by a good Go...
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Conquest Of Death: How Yoga Is A Way Of Conquering Death
All are terribly afraid of death. No one wants to die. Even intellectual persons who have grasped the idea that the Soul is Immortal and ...
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Science And Religion: You Are The Father And Son Of God
Knowledge is divided between phenomenology, science of the changeable and ontology, science of the unchangeable. Ontology is the realm...
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Navaratri: Another Perspective On Navaratri
Every festival in India is celebrated with a divine purpose so as to receive the grace of the Almighty. Science explores the law of gr...
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Sri Ramana Maharshi: Discovering The 'i' In Sixty Minutes
As a teenager, Venkataraman (that was the Sri Ramana Maharshi 's given name) had no inclination towards any form of devotion. At 16 ye...
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Definition Of Metaphysics: Nature Of God
Dictionaries usually describe God as the Supreme Being. Since we cannot put God on a table for a thorough investigation, God and his n...
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Black Legend: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Legend - Romantic Travellers
In the 19th Century, many writers, such as Washington Irving, Prosper Mérimée, George Sand, and Theophile Gautier, invented a mythical ...
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Love And Happiness: Self-awareness Can Bring Happiness
The very concept of God has given rise to many theological disputes and religious warfare. In fact, God is an enduring in-depth experi...
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Pratitya-samutpada: Encyclopedia - Pratitya-samutpada
The doctrine of Pratitya-samutpada (Sanskrit: pratītya-samutpāda, Pali: paticca samuppada Tibetan: rten cing 'brel bar 'byung ba) is Bu...
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God As Mother: Celebration
Of The Mother Principle
God as Mother: Celebration
of the Mother Principle
Durga Puja is to Bengal what Ganesh
Chaturthi is to Maharashtra - an occasion to cele...
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Kriya Yoga: Kriya Yoga -
A Bridge Between The Inner And The Outer World
Can one overcome the limitations of the mind, and reach an insight
that is not based on previous learning or that which one imagines, bu...
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Advantage Of Guru: The Guru Shows The Path
A guru shows the path of enlightenment to seekers. The guru is both a formal teacher and a spiritual preceptor. He is a storehouse of ...
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Sacred Sites And Sacred Places: Pilgrimage And The Lure Of Sacred Sites
Since the dawn of human time people have described certain places as being holy or magical, as having a concentrated power or presence of...
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Quackery: Encyclopedia - Quackery
Quackery is the practice of promoting medicine which lacks evidence of effectiveness.
The word derives from quacksalver, an archaic word...
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Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - Vikramaditya Inscription In The Kaaba In Mecca
A reference to king Vikramaditya comes in inscription found in the Kaaba in Mecca [1] proving beyond doubt that the Arabian Peninsula for...
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Spiritual Awakening: Two Streams Of Future Probability
Kiara Windrider is a therapist, poet, astrologer, healer, explorer of mystic and shamanic paths and the author of the award-winning book ...
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What Is Death?: Philosophy Of Flesh
The Charvakas are atheists who deny the existence of the soul after the death of the body. The materialists who worship the body as the s...
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Yoga Philsophy: Yoga And Humility
The essence of yoga is humility! Therefore, it is not surprising that the symbol of yoga or yogamudra is a posture that fosters an attitu...
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Conscience: Encyclopedia Ii - Conscience - Differing Views Of Conscience
Views of conscience are not mutually exclusive, as can been seen by the quotes above, and by many other scholars. Although there is no ge...
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Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Buddhism
Buddhism, naturally following from Vedic society, also developed its own system and understanding of mantra, which while similar to that ...
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Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism - Principles Of Buddhism
Buddhism - The Three Marks of Existence.
According to the Buddhist tradition, all phenomena (dharmas) are marked by three characteristi...
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Public Policy Law: Encyclopedia Ii - Public Policy Law - Examples
The most fundamental policy in the operation of any legal system is that ignorantia juris non excusat, the Latin for ignorance of the law...
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Qi: Encyclopedia Ii - Qi - Episodes
The first series started on 11 September 2003. Although most viewers did not notice at the time, all of the questions (with the exception...
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Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Quotes From Rhazes
Asked if a philosopher can follow a prophetically revealed religion, al-Razi frankly replies:
How can anyone think philosophically while...
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Jungian Psychology: Encyclopedia - Jungian Psychology
Jungian psychology is a theory developed by Carl Gustav Jung, and is central to the Neopsychoanalytic school of psychology. Jungian psych...
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Meditation Techniques: Aids To Your Meditation
Your meditation seat should be comfortable. A cushion of cotton or some other natural fibre facilitates the natural flow of circulatio...
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Spiritual Dictionary: Spiritual Hinduism Dictionary
A spiritual dictionary of the 280 most common words in Hinduism. Also see these links: Hinduism, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Spiritual D...
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