Dictionary - Buddhism: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Buddhism
Buddhism: The religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha (ca 624544 bce). He refuted the idea of man's...   » Read the article

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This is a sitemap for topic pages related to Hinduism. Click on a link and you will find multiple articles related to the topic:  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dosha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dosha
dosha: (Sanskrit) "Bodily humor; individual constitution."   Three bodily humors, which according to ayurveda regulate...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Door Of Brahman: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Door Of Brahman
door of Brahman: Brahmarandhra; also called nirvana chakra.    A subtle or esoteric aperture in the crown of the head, the o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhaskara: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhaskara
Bhaskara: n (Sanskrit) Philosopher (ca 950). His Bhaskarabhashya, a commentary on the Brahma Sutras, was the first elaborate criticism...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dance: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dance
dance: See: tandava, Nataraja. (See also: Dance , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dvaita-advaita: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dvaita-advaita
dvaita-advaita: (Sanskrit) "Dual-nondual; twoness-not twoness."   Among the most important terms in the classification...   » 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 - 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 - Brahma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahma
Brahma: (Sanskrit) The name of God in His aspect of Creator. Saivites consider Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra to be three of five aspects of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Culture: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Culture
culture: Development or refinement of intellect, emotions, interests, manners, and tastes.   The ideals, customs, skills and art...   » 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 - 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 - Dieu Siva Est Amour OmniprŽsent Et RŽalitŽ Transcendante:: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dieu Siva Est Amour OmniprŽsent Et RŽalitŽ Transcendante:
Dieu Siva est amour omniprŽsent et RŽalitŽ transcendante: French for "God Siva is Immanent Love and Transcendent Reality." I...   » 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 - Duality: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Duality
dual: Having or composed of two parts or kinds.   duality: A state or condition of being dual. realm of duality: The phenomena...   » 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 - Brahma Sutra Bhashya: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahma Sutra Bhashya
Brahma Sutra Bhashya: (Sanskrit) A lengthy 13thcentury commentary on the Brahma Sutras by Srikantha to establish a Vedic base for the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Basavanna: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Basavanna
Basavanna: (Sanskrit) A 12th-century philosopher, poet and prime minister who reformed and revived Vira Saivism in Karnataka. See: Vir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhakti Yoga: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhakti Yoga
bhakti yoga: n (Sanskrit) "Union through devotion." Bhakti yoga is the practice of devotional disciplines, worship, prayer, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Death: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Death
death: Death is a rich concept for which there are many words in Sanskrit, such as: mahaprasthana, "great departure;" samadh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Chakra
chakra: (Sanskrit) "Wheel."   Any of the nerve plexes or centers of force and consciousness located within the inner b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmanda: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahmanda
Brahmanda: (Sanskrit) "Egg of God," or "Cosmic egg." The cosmos; inner and outer universe. See: loka, three worlds...   » 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 - Delusion: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Delusion
delusion: Moha. False belief, misconception. (See also: Delusion , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » 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 - Bhogarishi: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhogarishi
Bhogarishi: nu (Sanskrit) One of the 18 siddhas of Saiva tradition, an alchemist and tantrika yogi, associated with the Palani Hills M...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bestow: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bestow
bestow: To offer as a gift. See: dana. (See also: Bestow , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhrityachara: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhrityachara
bhrityachara: n (Sanskrit) "Servant's way." One of the five Vira Saiva codes of conduct. See: Panchachara, Vira Saivism. (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmacharya: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahmacharya
brahmacharya: (Sanskrit) "Path to God," or "moving in God." Sexual purity. See: yama-niyama. (See also: Brahmac...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Darshana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Darshana
darshana: (Sanskrit) "Vision, sight."   Seeing the Divine. Beholding, with inner or outer vision, a temple image, Deit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bondage: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bondage
bond (bondage): See: evolution of the soul, mala, pasha. (See also: Bondage , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahminical Tradition: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahminical Tradition
brahminical tradition: The hereditary religious practices of the Vedic brahmins, such as reciting mantras, and personal rules for dail...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhumika: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhumika
bhumika: n (Sanskrit) "Earth; ground; soil." Preface; introduction to a book. From bhu, "to become, exist; arise, come ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Boon: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Boon
boon: Varadana. A welcome blessing, a gracious benefit received. An unexpected benefit or bonus. See: blessing, grace. (See also: B...   » 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 - Batara: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Batara
Batara: A name of Siva used in Indonesia. See: Siva. (See also: Batara , 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 - Bewilder: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bewilder
bewilder: To baffle or confuse through something complicated or involved. (See also: Bewilder , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul) &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Benign: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Benign
benign: Good, kindly, doing no harm. See: ahimsa. (See also: Benign , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Beseech: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Beseech
beseech: To ask of someone earnestly. To solicit with fervor. (See also: Beseech , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Blessing: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Blessing
blessing: Good wishes; benediction. Seeking and giving blessings is extremely central in Hindu life, nurtured in the precepts of karun...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bce: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bce
bce: Abbreviation for "before common era," referring to dating prior to the year zero in the Western, or Gregorian calendar,...   » 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 - 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 - Dharana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dharana
dharana: (Sanskrit) "Concentration." From dri, "to hold." See: meditation, raja yoga, shraddadharana, yoga. (See...   » 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 - Darwin's Theory: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Darwin's Theory
Darwin's theory: Theory of evolution developed by Charles Darwin (18091882) stating that plant and animal species develop or evolve fr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhakta: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhakta
bhakta: n (Sanskrit) "Devotee." A worshiper. One who is surrendered to the Divine. (See also: Bhakta , Hinduism, Body Min...   » 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 - 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 - Dormant: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dormant
dormant: Sleeping; inactive; not functioning. (See also: Dormant , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashrama Dharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Ashrama Dharma
ashrama dharma: "Duties of life's stages."   Human or developmental dharma. The natural process of maturing from child...   » 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 - Brahmarandhra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahmarandhra
brahmarandhra: (Sanskrit) "Door of Brahman." See: door of Brahman. (See also: Brahmarandhra , Hinduism, Body Mind and Sou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhaga: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhaga
bhaga: n (Sanskrit) "Good fortune; happiness." A God of the Rig Veda; Lord of wealth, prowess and happiness. See: purusharth...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dashamamsha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dashamamsha
dashamamsha: (Sanskrit) "One-tenth sharing." The traditional Hindu practice of tithing, giving one-tenth of one's income to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dvaitic (dvaita) Siddhanta: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dvaitic (dvaita) Siddhanta
dvaitic (dvaita) Siddhanta: (Sanskrit) "Dualistic final conclusions."   Refers to schools of Saiva Siddhanta that post...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodhi Tantra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bodhi Tantra
bodhi tantra: (Sanskrit) "Wise methods; ways of wisdom." See: sadhana, tantra. (See also: Bodhi tantra , Hinduism, Body M...   » 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 - Bi-sexual: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bi-sexual
bi-sexual: Of or characterized by sexual attraction for members of both genders. See: heterosexual, homosexual, sexuality. (See also...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dharma
dharma: (Sanskrit) "Righteousness." From dhri, "to sustain; carry, hold."   Hence dharma is "that which...   » 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 - Dana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dana
dana: (Sanskrit) "Generosity, giving; a gift." See: yamaniyama. (See also: Dana , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » 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 - Bodily Humor: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bodily Humor
bodily humor: Commonly, the fluids of the body, an English equivalent of the ayurvedic term dosha, which names three fundamental inter...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Apad Dharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Apad Dharma
apad dharma: "Emergency conduct."   This dharma embodies the principle that the only rigid rule is wisdom, and thus ex...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Birthstar: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Birthstar
birthstar: See: nakshatra. (See also: Birthstar , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Sadharana Dharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Sadharana Dharma
A part of the varna dharma of each person is sadharana dharma- the principles of good conduct applicable to all people regardless of a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deceit: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Deceit
deceit (deception): The act of representing as true what is known to be false. A dishonest action. (See also: Deceit , Hinduism, Bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Baudhayana Dharma Shastra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Baudhayana Dharma Shastra
Baudhayana Dharma Shastra: (Sanskrit) A book of laws associated with the Krishna Yajur Veda and governing studentship, marriage, house...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Conversion To Hinduism: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Conversion To Hinduism
conversion to Hinduism: Entering Hinduism has traditionally required little more than accepting and living the beliefs and codes of Hi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhuloka: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhuloka
Bhuloka: n (Sanskrit) "Earth world." The physical plane. See: loka. (See also: Bhuloka , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul) &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Deha
deha: (Sanskrit) "Body." From the verb dih, "to plaster, mold; anoint, fashion."   A term used in the Upanis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bijjala: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bijjala
Bijjala: (Sanskrit) A king in Karnataka associated with the life of Basavanna. (See also: Bijjala , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhojadeva Paramara: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bhojadeva Paramara
Bhojadeva Paramara: nu (Sanskrit) ite king, poet, artist and theologian of Gujarat (1018-1060). Author of Tattvaprakasha. Renowned for...   » 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 - Backbiting: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Backbiting
backbiting: Speaking maliciously or slanderously about a person who is absent. (See also: Backbiting , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Commitment: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Commitment
commitment: Dedication or engagement to a long-term course of action. (See also: Commitment , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Betrothal: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Betrothal
betrothal: Mutual pledge to marry; engagement. In Sanskrit, vagdana or nishchitartha. See: samskaras of adulthood. (See also: Betr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Consciousness: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Consciousness
consciousness: Chitta or chaitanya.   1)    A synonym for mind-stuff, chitta; or 2)    the condit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Balipitha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Balipitha
balipitha: (Sanskrit) "Offering place." An inverted lotusshaped stone atop a pedestal situated near the temple flagpole, dhv...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Benediction: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Benediction
benediction: A blessing, especially a spoken one. See: blessing. (See also: Benediction , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmacharini: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahmacharini
brahmacharini: (Sanskrit) Feminine counterpart of brahmachari. See: nunk. (See also: Brahmacharini , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmacharya Ashrama: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahmacharya Ashrama
brahmacharya ashrama: (Sanskrit) See: ashrama dharma. (See also: Brahmacharya ashrama , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Betoken: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Betoken
betoken: To indicate, show; offer as a sign of the future. Symbolize. (See also: Betoken , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Bard: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bard
bard: A singer or reciter of epic poems. (See also: Bard , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmotsava: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Brahmotsava
Brahmotsava: (Sanskrit) "God's festival, or foremost festival." Each temple has one festival of the year which is its major ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Creation: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Creation
creation: The act of creating, especially bringing the world into ordered existence. Also, all of created existence, the cosmos. Creat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cranial Chakras: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Cranial Chakras
cranial chakras: The ajna, or third-eye center, and the sahasrara, at the top of the head near the pineal and pituitary glands. See: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Covet: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Covet
covet: To want ardently, especially something belonging to another. To envy. (See also: Covet , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul) &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Creator: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Creator
creator: He who brings about creation. Siva as one of His five powers. See: creation, Nataraja, Parameshvara. (See also: Creator , ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Crucial: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Crucial
crucial: Of supreme importance; decisive; critical. (See also: Crucial , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Cringe: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Cringe
cringe: To retreat, bend or crouch in an attitude of fear, especially from something dangerous or painful. (See also: Cringe , Hind...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Crown Chakra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Crown Chakra
crown chakra: Sahasrara chakra. The thousand-petaled cranial center of divine consciousness. See: chakra. (See also: Crown chakra ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cremation: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Cremation
cremation: Dahana. Burning of the dead. Cremation is the traditional system of disposing of bodily remains, having the positive effect...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Creed: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Creed
creed: Shraddhadharana. An authoritative formulation of the beliefs of a religion. Historically, creeds have arisen to protect doctrin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Covenant: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Covenant
covenant: A binding agreement to do or keep from doing certain things. (See also: Covenant , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Crux: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Crux
crux: The essential or deciding point. (See also: Crux , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Dashama Bhaga Vrata: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dashama Bhaga Vrata
dashama bhaga vrata: (Sanskrit) "One-tenth-part vow." A promise that tithers make before God, Gods and their family or peers...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Danda: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Danda
danda: (Sanskrit) "Staff of support." The staff carried by a sadhu or sannyasin, representing the tapas which he has taken a...   » Read the article