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Aniruddha:

Aniruddha: Krishna's grandson, Lord (Krishna's expansion); one of the four original expansions of Lord Krishna in the spiritual world. (BV-14)

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sayujya:

sayujya (saayujya). Union, merger with the Divine.

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Rama:

Rama (Raama). Avatar of the Thretha-yuga. Hero of the Ramayana; killed the wicked Ravana to rescue his wife Sita, who had been kidnapped. "Rama" means "he who pleases".

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Hindu:

Hindu (Hindhu). Person who adheres to Hinduism, the religion based on the Vedas. Name originally applied by foreign invaders to inhabitants of Indus (Sindhu) river valley.

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Aswathama:

Aswathama (Ashvatthaama). Son of Drona.

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Aham Brahmasmi:

Aham Brahmasmi (Brahmaasmi). I am Brahman, or I am divine.

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varna-ashrama dharma:

varna-ashrama dharma (-aashrama dharma). Obligations relating to the caste-stage of life.

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prakriti:

prakriti (prakrithi). Causal matter, creation, nature.

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Margasira:

Margasira (Margashira). A month during the November-December period.

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Yayathi:

Yayathi (Yayaathi). Eminent king of Lunar dynasty. Son of Nahusha and father of Nabhaga.

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manasa:

manasa (maanasa). Mental.

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Kritha-yuga:

Kritha-yuga. First age of man, Golden age of truth. See yuga.

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Mudhras:

(Hasta) Mudhras: Hand-gestures.

 Seven Mudhras of Sathya Sai Baba:

1. First is the Abhaya Mudhra. It is the gesture of the raised right hand allaying fear and assuring protection to the devotees.

2. Second is the Varadha Mudhra. It is the downward pointed right palm bestowing gifts and boons to the devotees.

3. Third is the Anugraha Mudhra. It is the gesture of raising both hands indicating blessings for the progress and welfare of the mass of devotees. It may also be called 'Yoga Kshema Mudhra'.

4. Fourth is the Srujana Mudhra. It is the gesture of the circular waving of the right palm pointed downwards for materialising spiritually charged articles (e.g. sacred ash).

5. Fifth is the Thirodhana Mudhra. It is the gesture of circling the right palm in an outward direction driving away impurities or negativity in the surroundings. Alternatively, it may imply the dematerialization of articles created.

6. Sixth is the Shakthipatha Mudhra. It is the gesture of placing the right palm on top of the head of a devotee for the descent or activation of his spiritual energy.

7. Seventh is the Tharjani Mudhra. It is the gesture of writing in the air with the index finger, or holding up the hand with fingers extended. This may indicate communication with extra terrestrial forces. The significance of these mudhras is that they are for the welfare of the devotees. The descent of an Avathar is always for the enhancement of the spiritual life of people and for the promotion of the practice of Dharma (right conduct).

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chinmaya-thathwa:

chinmaya-thathwa (-thatthvaa). Science of ultra-consciousness, pure intelligence.

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Nala and Nila:

Nala and Nila (Nela): Two generals of Rama (cursed by a sage: "Boys! May all things that you throw on water never sink; may they float instead") helping constructing the bridge to reach Lanka, the city of Ravana where Sita was kept (RRV2-7a).

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akshauhini:

akshauhini (akshauhinee). A fighting unit consisting of 109350 foot-soldiers, 65610 horses and horsemen, 21870 elephants and elephant warriors, and 21870 chariots and their human equipment.

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Kausiki:

Kausiki (Kaushiki). Now the modern river of Kosi in Bihar. Viswamitra's hermitage stood on its bank.

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Arishtanemi:

Arishtanemi. Son of Vinatha and sage Kasyapa.

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Amrith:

Amrith: Immortality, immortality-granting Nectar (BV-36), Nectar, oily liquid with a sweet smell and flavour (RRV-7b) (RRV-7c), (SSS-II)

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Akshaya-pathra:

Akshaya-pathra: A vessel, whose contents will remain undiminished, however much they are used up, given by Krishna to the Pandavas in exile. (BV-22)

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yogini:

yogini (yoginee). Female ascetic or yogi.

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chintamani:

chintamani (chinthaa-mani). Wish-fulfilling gem that grants its possessor all desires.

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