Dashaa

(Sanskrit) In Vedic Astrology, a planetary period or system of directions. Also means the actual major planetary period itself.

There are many of these the most used being vi. nshottarii or 120 year cycle system. Others are ashhTottari (108), Chatursheetisama (84), Dwadashottari (112), Dwisaptatisama (72), Panchottari (105), ShashhTisama (60), Shatatri. nshatsama (36), Shodashottari (116), Yogini (30).

These are lunar based. Then there are Rashi (sign) based systems: chara, sthira, kaala chakra and kendraadi dashas etc

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Contemporary spiritual literature often notes that the chakras as described in the esoteric kundalini documents bear a strong similarity in location and number to the major endocrine glands, as well as nerve bundles called ganglions. One speculation is that the traditional practices have formalized a method for stimulating the endocrine glands to work in a different mode which has a more direct effect on consciousness, perhaps ultimately by stimulating the release of DMT by the pineal gland, which may ...

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Kundalini, Kundalini - Historical source text, Kundalini - The interpretation of Kundalini, Kundalini - Kundalini Yoga, Kundalini - Kundalini in the world's religions, Kundalini - Kundalini rising, Kundalini - The Kundalini Syndrome, Kundalini - Kundalini and development, Kundalini - Kundalini and physiology, Kundalini - Pathological Kundalini

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For bravery, a number of soldiers and officers on both sides were awarded the highest military award of respective countries. Following is a list of the recipients of the Indian award Param Vir Chakra, the Pakistani award Nishan-E-Haider and the Bangladeshi award Bir Sreshtho: Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 - India. Recipients of the Param Vir Chakra: Lance Naik Albert Ekka Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal Major Hoshiar Singh ...

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Chakra:

A center of energy located in the subtle body where the subtle nerve channels converge like the spokes of a wheel. Six major chakras lie within the central channel. When awakened, kundalini shakti flows upward from the base of the spine through these six centers to the seventh chakra, the sahasrara, at the crown of the head.

(See also: Chakra, Yoga, Yoga Dictionary, Siddha Yoga, Siddha Yoga Dictionary)

PHYSIOHELANICS

Energy work practiced as an adjunct to other modalities, Physiohelanics uses the body’s own energy systems to enhance healing.

Treatment begins with cleansing, balancing, and repairing the etheric energy field that surrounds the body and is followed by treatment focusing on connecting major and minor energy points (chakras) in the body.

Touch from the practitioner is very light and usually targeted toward areas that require cleansing and clearing. Throughout the 35 to 40 minute session, the healer channels energy rather than using her own. Physiohelanics was developed by C. Diane Ealy.

(See also: PHYSIOHELANICS, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

ESOTERIC HEALING

This is a healing through the energy field, which flows through and around us and chakras, or centers of energy. Each of the seven major centers vitalizes its related endocrine gland(s). It is possible to map and measure this field and also to assist in the restoration of good health through working to rebalance the energy field.

Therapists have learned to sensitize their hands and inner perception to examine the energy field in detail to find alterations in the flow of energy. The therapist does not touch the client, but works variable distances from the body. The client remains fully clothed.

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PRANIC HEALING

Pranic Healing is a new science of bioenergetic healing. Developed in the Philippines by Master Choa Kok Sui, it is a practical, easy-to-learn, and highly effective healing art using prana, a vital life force, to correct energetic imbalances underlying most physical, psychological, and psychospiritual ailments.

Pranic Healers are trained to use their hands to accurately evaluate the energetic condition of the aura, 11 major chakras, and corresponding minor and mini chakras. Healers then seal holes and cracks, clean out devitalized energy, and energize with fresh prana.

Advanced practitioners are trained to deliver healing down to the cellular level. Removing devitalized energy before energizing makes healing more efficient and helps clients avoid “healing crises.” All work is done off the body and sessions are painless.

Pranic Healing can be performed on its own or as a complementary therapy to modern medicine and other healing modalities. Different levels of training are offered. Basic Pranic Healing teaches seven fundamental techniques to heal simple and moderate illnesses.

Advanced Pranic Healing specializes in healing severe ailments, and teaching the correct proportion, sequence, combination, and use of colored pranas. Pranic Psychotherapy focuses on the healing of mental and emotional disorders, and working with the root and web of chakras to disintegrate and transmute negative psychic energies. It took 20 years of scientific experimentation and research to develop Pranic Healing, which synthesizes the best techniques of the Tibetan, Chinese, India, and Filipino healing systems.

It is known internationally and is practiced in more than 30 countries. Master Choa Kok Sui has authored Pranic Healing, Advanced Pranic Healing, Pranic Psychotherapy, and Pranic Crystal Healing, which have been translated into 21 languages.

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Chakra:

(lit. "wheel") A subtle energy center, or nerve plexus, located in the subtle body. There are seven major chakras: muladhara, svadhishthana, manipura, anahata, vishuddha, ajna and sahasrara.

(See also: Chakra, Kundalini, Kundalini Yoga, Kundalini Dictionary)

three worlds: The three worlds of existence, triloka, are the primary hierarchical divisions of the cosmos.

-       Bhuloka: "Earth world," the physical plane.

-       Antarloka: "Inner or in-between world," the subtle or astral plane.

-       Sivaloka: "World of Siva," and of the Gods and highly evolved souls; the causal plane, also called Karanaloka.

The three-world cosmology is readily found in Hindu scriptures. In the major Upanishads of the Vedas we find numerous citations, with interesting variations. Verse 1.5.17 of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad states, "Now, there are, verily, three worlds, the world of men (Manushyaloka), the world of the fathers (Pitriloka) and the world of the Gods (Devaloka)..." Later, verse 6.2.15 refers to the two higher worlds as the Devaloka and the Brahmaloka. The Katha Upanishad, verse 2.3.8, omitting the world of men, lists the Pitriloka, the Gandharvaloka (world of genies or elementals) and the Brahmaloka (world of God). Another perspective of three worlds is offered in the Prashna Upanishad 3.8, which lists the world of good (Punyaloka), the world of evil (Papaloka) and the world of men (Manushyaloka).

Scriptures offer several other cosmological perspectives, most importantly seven upper worlds (sapta urdhvaloka) and seven lower worlds (sapta adholoka), which correspond to the 14 chakras and make up the "world-egg of God," the universe, called Brahmanda. The seven upper worlds are Bhuloka, Bhuvarloka, Svarloka, Maharloka, Janaloka, Tapoloka and Satyaloka. The second, third and fourth comprise the subtle plane. The highest three comprise the causal plane. The seven lower worlds, collectively known as Naraka or Patala, are (from highest to lowest) Put, Avichi, Samhata, Tamisra, Rijisha, Kudmala and Kakola. From the Saiva Agamic perspective of the 36 tattvas, the pure sphere, shuddha maya - the first five tattvas - is subdivided into 33 planes of existence. The "pureimpure" realm, shuddhashuddha maya - the seven tattvas from maya tattva to purusha - contains 27 planes of existence. The ashuddha ("impure") realm - of 24 tattvas - has 56 planes of existence.

See: chakra, loka, Naraka, tattva (also: individual loka entries).

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Satchakra-nirupana:

"Description of six chakras" a major text of Kundalini. "The Serpent Power" by Arthur Avalon is a translation in part of this text.

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Kundalini Dictionary

Dictionary over terms related to kundalini and kundalini awakening. Please note that words in grey like " Kundalini " are links to archives with related articles.

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The second faculty is located in the left of Chest and is associated with red color. In Latifa-e-Qalbi man witnesses his deeds. By awakening it man also gets the knowledge of the realm of Jins. The word Qalb, stands for heart. In Sufi terminology, this spiritual heart (not to be confused with the blood pumping organ) is again variously described. For some, it is the seat of beatific vision. Others consider it the gate of Ishq or Divine love. Yet, for the majority, it is the battleground of two warring armies: those of See also:

Lataif-e-sitta, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Nafsi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Qalbi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Ruhi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Sirri, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Khafi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Akhfa, Lataif-e-sitta - External link

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Even as a young soldier he proved himself to be a leader, a man full of foresight and wisdom. He was Commissioned initially into the Mahar regiment. He had to work in two of the most troublesome areas of South Asia-North west frontier province and then in Jammu and Kashmir. In Kargil, Kashmir he had to fight against the Pakistan supported raiders. In 1963 he served in the UN mission in the Congo, where he was chief of staff of the Kat ...

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Krishnaswamy Sundararajan, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Early Life, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Life as a Soldier, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The senior general, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The Bofors Scandal, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Sundarji as a writer, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The charming man leaves the World

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Many Religious Deities, mainly Buddhist and Hindu have a tilak in the middle of the forehead. This symbol is known as the "Third Eye" or "The Eye of Wisdom" and references are made to the Third Eye in almost all the major religions. Many Hindus also wear tilak between the eyebrows to represent this third eye. Both Buddha in Buddhism and the Lord Shiva in Hinduism are atrributed to have had The Third Eye. ...

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Third eye, Third eye - Symbolism, Third eye - Quotes

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This is the first of these Lataif, located slightly below the navel, and is associated with yellow color. Its energies are increased by meditation. The word nafs is usually translated as self or psyche. Its etymology is rooted in "breath" (similar to Biblical or Kabbalistic nefesh) and is common to virtually all archaic psychologies where the act of breathing was connected with life, animating otherwise lifeless object. In this respect, ancient notions of "Atman" in Hinduism (cf. German noun "Atem", breath, respiration) or Greek "pneu ...

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Lataif-e-sitta, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Nafsi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Qalbi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Ruhi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Sirri, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Khafi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Akhfa, Lataif-e-sitta - External link

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The third faculty is ruh, located in the center of the chest and color is green. After its activation the human gets acquainted with Alam-e-Aaraf (the place where man resides after death). Ruh or spirit is the second contender in the battle for human life. Again, opinions on Ruh differ among Sufis. Some deem it coeternal with God; others consider it a created entity. Be that as it may, Ruh is the plateau of consensus for the majority of Sufis, especially the early ones (before 11th/12th century C.E.). For those Sufis with Gnost ...

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Lataif-e-sitta, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Nafsi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Qalbi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Ruhi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Sirri, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Khafi, Lataif-e-sitta - Latifa-e-Akhfa, Lataif-e-sitta - External link

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The Indian Air Force was established in 1932. Military history of India - The British-Indian army. The British-Indian army contained members of all the major religious groups in India, it contained Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. The number of Sikhs in the army grew steadily with time because they were considered less biased, less drastic in dealing with the different Indian cultural and religious sects and less likely to challenge their British superiors. This was especially true after the Sepoy Rebellion wher ...

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Military history of India, Military history of India - The Bronze age, Military history of India - Indus Valley Civilization, Military history of India - Aryans, Military history of India - The Mahajanapadas, Military history of India - From Vedic times to the Greek incursion, Military history of India - The Magadha empire, Military history of India - Shishunaga dynasty, Military history of India - Nanda dynasty, Military history of India - Maurya dynasty, Military history of India - Early Middle Kingdoms the golden age, Military history of India - Satavahana dynasty, Military history of India - Kushan empire, Military history of India - Gupta dynasty, Military history of India - Late Middle Kingdoms - the classical age, Military history of India - Harsha's empire, Military history of India - The Chalukyas and Pallavas, Military history of India - The Chola empire, Military history of India - The Pratiharas Palas and Rashtrakutas, Military history of India - The Rajputs, Military history of India - The Sultanate era, Military history of India - Samoothiris of Kozhikode, Military history of India - Muzzafarid dynasty, Military history of India - Vijayanagar empire, Military history of India - The effects of the Mongol wars, Military history of India - The Mughal era, Military history of India - Mughals, Military history of India - The Maratha empire, Military history of India - State of Travancore, Military history of India - Kingdom of Mysore, Military history of India - Punjab, Military history of India - The European incursions, Military history of India - The Napoleonic wars, Military history of India - Company rule, Military history of India - The 1857 Sepoy war, Military history of India - The British Raj, Military history of India - The British-Indian army, Military history of India - The Afghan wars, Military history of India - The world wars, Military history of India - Opposition: the Indian National Army, Military history of India - The independence movement, Military history of India - Independent India, Military history of India - Major wars, Military history of India - Other Operations, Military history of India - Missile program, Military history of India - Nuclear program, Military history of India - Overview and recent developments, Military history of India - Military collaborations with other nations, Military history of India - Disasters, Military history of India - Awards

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He was born on 28 April 1930 at Chengelpet in Tamil Nadu, in a Brahmin family with a very modern outlook. He grew up to be a handsome man, who had imbibed in himself the "universally appreciated" qualities of Tamil Brahmins, but was not held back by the narrow minded outlook that was typical of his community. He joined the Madras Christian College only to leave it before receiving a degree. Dr A.J. Boyd, who was then the highly distinguished principal of the college, was sorry to see him leave. He was looking forward to Sundarji later becoming a doctor though ...

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Krishnaswamy Sundararajan, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Early Life, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Life as a Soldier, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The senior general, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The Bofors Scandal, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Sundarji as a writer, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The charming man leaves the World

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In the early 90s the Bofors controversy had shaken India. It probably changed the way Indians viewed the Nehru dynasty. When the Rajiv Gandhi Government struck the $1.3 billion defence deal with A B Bofors of Sweden in 1986, it was General Sundarji who, as he said, "gave professional advice to go in for a gun with an edge." But his recommendation to buy the Bofors howitzers quickly became the most controversial that any Indian army chief took when allegations of huge kickbacks began pouring in 1987. "I had nothing to do with the deal. I tried my best to scrap the deal when bribery charges c ...

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Krishnaswamy Sundararajan, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Early Life, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Life as a Soldier, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The senior general, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The Bofors Scandal, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - Sundarji as a writer, Krishnaswamy Sundararajan - The charming man leaves the World

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Notwithstanding the Indian victory, there were intelligence and strategic failures on both sides. India's intelligence failed to forecast such a huge invading tank column in the western sector. Moreover the defending post was not heavily armed to neutralise the enemy. Finally, they didn't push home the advantage by finishing more tanks when the IAF had the Pakistan tanks on the run. They did, however take out nearly 50 tanks, remaining one of the larges ...

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Battle of Longewala, Battle of Longewala - Battle plan, Battle of Longewala - The actual battle, Battle of Longewala - Aftermath

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Decipherment of Brahmi James Princep in 1788, permitted reading of ancient inscriptions in India, which established the antiquity of Jainism. Discovery of Jain manuscripts, a process that continues today, has added significantly to retracing the history of Jainism. Jain archaeological findings are from Maurya, Sunga, Kushana, Rashtrakuta, Chalukya, and Rajput and later period. Several western and Indian scholars have contributed to the reconstruction of Jain history. They include western historians like Bühler, Jacobi, and Indian scholars like Iravat ...

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Jainism, Jainism - Overview of Jain Dharma, Jainism - Universal History and Jain Cosmology, Jainism - Beliefs and practices, Jainism - Jain Symbols, Jainism - Jain Literature, Jainism - Jain Worship and Rituals, Jainism - Digambar and Shvetambar Traditions, Jainism - Geographical spread and influence, Jainism - Jain Contributions to Indian Culture, Jainism - Jainism and Indian Archaeology, Jainism - Holy sites, Jainism - Jain Temples in the West, Jainism - Holy days, Jainism - Jainism and other religions

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India has a rich history of diverse philosophies. The term Hindu includes followers of Vedic, Vaishnava, Shaiva and other traditions. These traditions share a common cultural background with Jainism. Buddhism, like Jainism, represents the ancient Shramana tradition of India. Connections among these are discussed at: Jainism and Hinduism Jainism and Buddhism Jainism and Sikhism Even though Jainism is of Indian origin, it shared some principles with the Hellenic tradition, specially with Stoic and P ...

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Jainism, Jainism - Overview of Jain Dharma, Jainism - Universal History and Jain Cosmology, Jainism - Beliefs and practices, Jainism - Jain Symbols, Jainism - Jain Literature, Jainism - Jain Worship and Rituals, Jainism - Digambar and Shvetambar Traditions, Jainism - Geographical spread and influence, Jainism - Jain Contributions to Indian Culture, Jainism - Jainism and Indian Archaeology, Jainism - Holy sites, Jainism - Jain Temples in the West, Jainism - Holy days, Jainism - Jainism and other religions

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