Dictionary - Hindu Trinity: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Hindu Trinity
Hindu Trinity. See TRIMURTI   (See also: Hindu Trinity , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu Trinity: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Hindu Trinity
Hindu Schools, Six. See DARSANA   (See also: Hindu Trinity , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Castes, Hindu: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Castes, Hindu
Castes, Hindu. See CHATUR-VARNA   (See also: Castes, Hindu , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Hindu
Hindu: (Sanskrit) A follower of, or relating to, Hinduism.   Generally, one is understood to be a Hindu by being born into a Hin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu Cosmology: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Hindu Cosmology
Hindu cosmology: See: loka, three worlds. (See also: Hindu cosmology , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu Solidarity: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Hindu Solidarity
Hindu solidarity: Hindu unity in diversity.   A major contemporary theme according to which Hindu denominations are mutually sup...   » Read the article

Dictionary - That: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On That
That: When capitalized, this simple demonstrative refers uniquely to the Ultimate, Indescribable or Nameless Absolute. The Self God, P...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fast: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Fast
fast: Abstaining from all or certain foods, as in observance of a vow or holy day.   Hindus fast in various ways. A simple fas...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Festival: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Festival
festival: A time of religious celebration and special observances. Festivals generally recur yearly, their dates varying slightly acco...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yantra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Yantra
yantra: (Sanskrit) "Restrainer," "limiter."   A mystic diagram composed of geometric and alphabetic figures ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tirumantiram: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Tirumantiram
Tirumantiram: (Tamil) "Holy incantation."   The Nandinatha Sampradaya's oldest Tamil scripture; written ca 200 bce by ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devi: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Devi
Devi: (Sanskrit) "Goddess."   A name of Shakti, used especially in Shaktism. See: Shakti, Shaktism. (See also: Dev...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devoid: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Devoid
devoid: Completely without; empty. (See also: Devoid , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » 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 - Devotee: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Devotee
devotee: A person strongly dedicated to something or someone, such as to a God or a guru. The term disciple implies an even deeper com...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhammapada: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dhammapada
Dhammapada: (Sanskrit) The holy book of Buddhism. See: Buddhism. (See also: Dhammapada , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhanurveda: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dhanurveda
Dhanurveda: (Sanskrit) "Science of archery."   A class of ancient texts on the military arts, comprising the Upaveda o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dharana
dharana: (Sanskrit) "Concentration." From dri, "to hold." See: meditation, raja yoga, shraddadharana, yoga. (See...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chaturdharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Chaturdharma
There are four principal kinds of dharma, as follows. They are known collectively as - chaturdharma: "four religious laws." ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Svadharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Svadharma
svadharma: "Personal path, pattern or obligation."   One's perfect individual pattern through life, according to one's...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rita: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Rita
rita: "Universal law." The inherent order of the cosmos. The laws of being and nature that contain and govern all forms, fun...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Depraved: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Depraved
depraved: Immoral; corrupt; bad; perverted. (See also: Depraved , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Desirous: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Desirous
desirous: Having a longing or desire; motivated by desire. (See also: Desirous , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Despair: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Despair
despair: The state of having lost or given up hope. (See also: Despair , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Despise: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Despise
despise: To strongly dislike; look down upon with contempt or scorn. (See also: Despise , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Destiny: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Destiny
destiny: Final outcome. The seemingly inevitable or predetermined course of events. See: adrishta, fate, karma. (See also: Destiny...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Destroyer: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Destroyer
Destroyer: Term for God Siva in His aspect of Rudra. See: Nataraja. (See also: Destroyer , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » 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 - Devaloka: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Devaloka
Devaloka: (Sanskrit) "Plane of radiant beings."   A synonym of Maharloka, the higher astral plane, realm of anahata ch...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devamandira: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Devamandira
devamandira: (Sanskrit) "Abode of celestial beings."   From mand, "to stand or tarry." A Hindu temple; also ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devanagari: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Devanagari
Devanagari: (Sanskrit) "Divine city [script]."   The alphabetic script in which Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi and Marathi a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Adharma
adharma: "Unrighteousness."   Thoughts, words or deeds that transgress divine law in any of the human expressions of d...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharmasabha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dharmasabha
dharmasabha: (Sanskrit) "Religious assembly, congregation." A church. (See also: Dharmasabha , Hinduism, Body Mind and So...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhoti: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dhoti
dhoti: (Sanskrit) (Hindi) A long, unstitched cloth wound about the lower part of the body, and sometimes passed between the legs and t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhriti: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dhriti
dhriti: (Sanskrit) "Steadfastness." See: yama-niyama. (See also: Dhriti , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhvaja: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dhvaja
dhvaja: (Sanskrit) "Flag."   Part of the pageantry of Hinduism, orange or red flags and banners, flown at festivals and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhvajastambha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dhvajastambha
dhvajastambha: (Sanskrit) "Flag tree, flagpole." (Kodimaram in Tamil.)   A tall cylindrical post usually behind the va...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhyana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dhyana
dhyana: (Sanskrit) "Meditation." See: internalized worship, meditation, raja yoga. (See also: Dhyana , Hinduism, Body Min...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dismay: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dismay
dismay: Loss of courage or confidence before danger. Fearful worry. (See also: Dismay , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dispassionate: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dispassionate
dispassionate: Free from emotion or passion. Calm; impartial; detached. (See also: Dispassionate , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul) &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dispatch: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dispatch
dispatch: To send off promptly, especially on an errand. To finish quickly. (See also: Dispatch , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dispel: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dispel
dispel: To cause to go in various directions. To scatter and drive away; disperse. (See also: Dispel , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dissolution: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dissolution
dissolution: Dissolving or breaking up into parts. An alternative term for destruction. See: absorption, mahapralaya, Nataraja. (See...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Distort: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Distort
distort: To twist out of shape. To misrepresent. (See also: Distort , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Divergent: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Divergent
divergent: Going off in different directions; deviating or varying. (See also: Divergent , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dominion: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dominion
dominion: Rulership; domain. hold dominion over: To be king, ruler, lord, or master of (a world, realm, etc). (See also: Dominio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Don: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Don
don: To put on (a piece of clothing). (See also: Don , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dormant: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dormant
dormant: Sleeping; inactive; not functioning. (See also: Dormant , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dross: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dross
dross: Waste matter; useless byproduct. (See also: Dross , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dualism: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dualism
dualism: See: dvaita-advaita. (See also: Dualism , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Duly: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Duly
duly: At the proper time, in the proper manner; as required. (See also: Duly , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Durga: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Durga
Durga: (Sanskrit) "She who is incomprehensible or difficult to reach."   A form of Shakti worshiped in Her gracious as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Durvasas: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Durvasas
Durvasas: (Sanskrit) A great sage (date unknown) who, according to Kashmir Saivism, was commissioned by Lord Siva to revive the knowle...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deism: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Deism
Deism: A doctrine which believes in the existence of God based on purely rational grounds; a particular faith prominent in the 17th an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deity: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Deity
Deity: "God." Can refer to the image or murti installed in a temple or to the MahŒdeva the murti represents. See: murti, puj...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Delineate: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Delineate
delineate: To mark or trace out the boundaries of a thing, concept, etc. (See also: Delineate , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul) &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Delude: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Delude
delude: To fool as by false promises or improper concepts or thinking. (See also: Delude , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Delusion: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Delusion
delusion: Moha. False belief, misconception. (See also: Delusion , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Denial: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Denial
denial: Saying "no." Opposing or not believing in the existence of something. (See also: Denial , Hinduism, Body Mind and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Denomination: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Denomination
denomination: A name for a class of things, especially for various religious groupings, sects and subsects. See: parampara, sampradaya...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Denote: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Denote
denote: To indicate, signify or refer to. (See also: Denote , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Deplore: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Deplore
deplore: To be regretful or sorry about; to lament, disapprove. (See also: Deplore , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Deportment: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Deportment
deportment: The manner of bearing or conducting oneself; behavior. (See also: Deportment , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dichotomy: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dichotomy
dichotomy: A division into two parts, usually sharply distinguished or contradictory. See: paradox. (See also: Dichotomy , Hinduism...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Differentiation: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Differentiation
differentiation: State or condition of making or perceiving a difference. (See also: Differentiation , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diksha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Diksha
diksha: (Sanskrit) "Initiation."   Solemn induction by which one is entered into a new realm of awareness and practice...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deeksha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Deeksha
deeksha: (Sanskrit) "Initiation."   Solemn induction by which one is entered into a new realm of awareness and practic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dipavali: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dipavali
Dipavali: (Sanskrit) "Row of Lights."   A very popular home and community festival during which Hindus of all denomina...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dipolar: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dipolar
dipolar: Relating to two poles instead of only one.   A philosophy is said to be dipolar when it embraces both of two contradict...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Discordant: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Discordant
discordant: Not in accord. Disagreeing; clashing; out of harmony. (See also: Discordant , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Discrimination: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Discrimination
discrimination: Viveka.   Act or ability to distinguish or perceive differences. In spirituality, the ability to distinguish bet...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Hindu (hindhu)
Hindu: Hindu (Hindhu). Person who adheres to Hinduism, the religion based on the Vedas. Name originally applied by foreign invaders...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu Schools, Six: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Hindu Schools, Six
Hindu Schools, Six. See DARSANA   (See also: Hindu Schools, Six , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu: A Spiritual Dictionary On Hindu
Hindu: Person who adheres to Hinduism, the religion based upon the Vedas. You cannot elect to become a Hindu. You must be born a Hind...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu Schools, Six: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Hindu Schools, Six
Hiouen Thsang. See HIUEN-TSANG   (See also: Hindu Schools, Six , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Itihasas: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Itihasas
Itihasas: Hindu epics   (See also: Itihasas , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Puja: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Puja
Puja: Hindu worship, flower offerings   (See also: Puja , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and So...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Puranas: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Puranas
Puranas: Hindu mythological texts   (See also: Puranas , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Sou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Veda: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Veda
VEDA: the revealed scripture of the Hindus containing the Upanishads   (See also: VEDA , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kapila: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Kapila
Kapila: great Hindu sage, founder of the Sankhya system of philosophy   (See also: Kapila , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, San...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiva: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Shiva
Shiva: form of the Hindu trinity governing destruction and transcendence   (See also: Shiva , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Ekadasi
EKADASI: the eleventh day of the Hindu lunar fortnight   (See also: EKADASI , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Vishnu
Vishnu: form of the Hindu trinity governing preservation   (See also: Vishnu , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahma: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Brahma
Brahma: form of the Hindu trinity governing creation   (See also: Brahma , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gerua: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Gerua
Gerua: The brownish orange mud used to dye the clothng of Hindu monastics; the color produced by dyeing with gerua.   (See also...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manu: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Manu
Manu: The ancient lawgiver, whose code, The Laws of Manu (Manu Smriti) is the foundation of Hindu religious and social conduct. &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmin: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Brahmin (brahmana)
Brahmin (Brahmana): A knower of Brahman; a member of the highest Hindu caste consisting of priests, pandits, philosophers, and religio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sannyasi: Indian Hindu Dictionary Ii On Sannyasi
Sannyasi Sannyasi (also Sanyasi; Sannyasinii for female gender): a Hindu religious mendicant or Ascetic. The origin is from Sanskrit '...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nyaya, Vaisheshika: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Nyaya, Vaisheshika
Nyaya and Vaisheshika: Hindu philosophies; two of the six systems   (See also: Nyaya, Vaisheshika , Hinduism, Hinduism Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Santana Dharma: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Santana Dharma
Santana Dharma: the eternal teaching; traditional name for the Hindu religion   (See also: Santana Dharma , Hinduism, Hinduism...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rig Veda: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Rig Veda
Rig Veda: oldest Hindu scripture; Veda of chant   (See also: Rig Veda , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ganges: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Ganges (ganga)
Ganges (Ganga): The sacred river-believed to be of divine origin-that flows from high up in the Himalayas, through the plains of North...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhagavad Gita: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita: "The Song of God." The sacred philosophical text often called "the Hindu Bible," part of the epic M...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vedanta: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Vedanta
Vedanta: Literally, "the end of the Vedas;" the Upanishads; the school of Hindu thought, based primarily on the Upanishads, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hindu: Eastern Philosophy Dictionary On Hindu
Hindu: General term designating the religion of India and its various movements including Vedic Hinduism, Brahmanism, and Bhakti Hindu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma: Indian Hindu Dictionary Ii On Dharma
Dharma Indian (Bharat) expression for the "eternal law of the cosmos", "inherent property in the nature of the things&q...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sankhya: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Sankhya
Sankhya: One of the six orthodox systems of Hindu philosophy whose originator was the sage Kapila, Sankhya is the original Vedic philo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guru: Indian Hindu Dictionary Ii On Guru
Guru Guru is often used for a Hindu spiritual teacher or Guide. Also the word is used for each of the ten first leaders of the Sikh re...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tantra: Indian Hindu Dictionary Ii On Tantra
Tantra Tantra (noun) refers to a Hindu or Buddhist spiritual Sadhana, that is performed using Yantra, Mantra, and specific rituals. On...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kala 64: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Kala 64
Kala 64 (chatuh shashti kala): (Sanskrit) "Sixty-four arts."   A classical curriculum of sacred sciences, studies, art...   » Read the article