brahmana thread

a loop of six to nine threads, worn around the neck and torso of a male brahmana, used in chanting mantras.

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Ustrasana: Known as the Camel posture. it stretches the abdominal organs to the maximum firming and slimming the abdomen and waistline, opens the rib cage to give more space to the lungs, produces maximum compression of the neck and spine.

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Haya-griva:

Haya-griva: Horse-head.The Lord took Form as Yajna, in a Brahma-yajna, above the neck, He had the Form of a Horse, He was called Haya (horse) griva (head) (BV-36).

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Body Part's Rulers:

Aries-Head; Taurus-Face; Gemini-Neck; Cancer-Chest; Leo-Stomach; Virgo-Waist; Libra-Sexual Organ; Scorpio-Belly; Sagittarius-Thighs; Capricorn-Knees; Aquarius-Buttocks; Pisces-Feet. Book

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Q - Letter Q._The seventeenth letter of the English Alphabet. It is the obsolete Eolian Qoppa and the Hebrew Koph. As a numeral it is 100, and its symbol is the back of the head from the ears to the neck. With the Eolian Occultists it stood for the symbol of differentiation.

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tulasi-mala

A strand of beads made of wood from the sacred tulasi plant, which is very dear to Krishna. Vaishnavas wear a small mala on their necks as a sign of submission to Krishna and carry a larger mala with which to count the Lord’s names they have vowed to recite.

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TORQUE (Tork) _ a neck piece worn by Celts of high rank. Several have been excavated and have been found to be made of precious metals and embellished with jewels and or intricate Celtic designs. The Irish word for torque is spilled munice and the Welsh word is spelled mwnci. There are pronounced virtually the same. (CMM)

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Tulasi-mala - a strand of wooden beads made of the tulasi plant, used like a rosary by Vaisnavas for counting their chanting of harinama; a necklace of small tulasi beads, known as kanthi-mala, worn on the neck by Vaisnavas to indicate their devotion to Sri Krsna and acceptance of diksa.

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Nilakantha (Sanskrit) The blue-necked, a name for a peacock, also for Siva because his throat turned bluish-black from swallowing the poison produced at the churning of the ocean, in order to save humanity. The name of many authors in India.

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Windows to the Sky acupressure (Window to the Sky acupressure): a form of acupressure whose focus is the neck. The expression windows to the sky refers to most of the acupressure points thereon.

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Cranial Facial Balancing: Method promoted by Innes Frey of New York City. It involves stimulation of cranial nerve endings, lymph drainage reflexes, and meridian points on the face, neck, and shoulders. Such stimulation can effect balance and integration of bodily systems.

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Aswamedha-:

Aswamedha-(yajna): Horse sacrifice (BV-4), (BV-5), (RRV-7a).

 - A Vedic horse sacrifice; At the end of life or a period of government of a king, a horse with a plaque around his neck is sent out into the kingdom accompanied by an army; Anyone who challenges the honor of the king will be disputed.

 - Method to separate from wordly detachment and status.

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Ashmog (Zend). The Dragon or Serpent, a monster with a camel’s neck in the Avesta; a kind of allegorical Satan, who after the Fall, "lost its nature and its name". Called in the old Hebrew (Kabbalistic) texts the "flying camel"; evidently a reminiscence or tradition in both cases of the prehistoric or antediluvian monsters, half bird, half reptile.

Ashtadisa (Sanskrit). The eight-faced space. An imaginary division of space represented as an octagon and at other times as a dodecahedron.

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APOTROPAIC

Lit. "turning away", descriptive of any protective device (such as garlic worn around the neck to fend off vampires). It applies to the "Eye of Horus", which is a wooden phallus used to ward off the "evil eye". All apotropaics, however, are defenses against some sort of "eye" and the purpose of such an object is to engage the attention of said eye and thereby detour its malevolence. Hence, the more startling or original the device, the better.

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Gorgon (Greek) In Greek mythology, three sisters with wings, brazen claws, enormous teeth, and serpents instead of hair on their heads. The one usually meant is the mortal Medusa, once a beautiful maiden turned into a gorgon by the gods. She was overcome by Perseus who avoided her fatal glance, which would have turned him to stone, by using a mirror.

Pegasus, the winged horse, sprang from her severed neck. Evidently the gorgons represent one of the powers which rule the lower realms of nature which have to be overcome by the aspirant to wisdom in the initiatory trials.

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Pantacle or Pentacle An amulet, talisman, a geometrical figure so used. There is much confusion as to the derivation of this word, but it seems most likely that it comes through Italian and French from the root pend- "to hang," and so is equivalent to a pendant or charm hung about the neck.

From the fact that one form of pentacle was the pentagram or star-pentagon, the word itself has been connected with the Greek pente (five). The word is used specially in The Secret Doctrine to denote the pentagram or pentalpha. The Solomon's seal is another pentacle, and there are many others, including the sigils of the seven planets.

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Gorgon (Greek) In Greek mythology, three sisters with wings, brazen claws, enormous teeth, and serpents instead of hair on their heads. The one usually meant is the mortal Medusa, once a beautiful maiden turned into a gorgon by the gods. She was overcome by Perseus who avoided her fatal glance, which would have turned him to stone, by using a mirror.

Pegasus, the winged horse, sprang from her severed neck. Evidently the gorgons represent one of the powers which rule the lower realms of nature which have to be overcome by the aspirant to wisdom in the initiatory trials.

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Lock

• To dream of a lock, denotes bewilderment. If the lock works at your command, or efforts, you will discover that some person is working you injury. If you are in love, you will find means to aid you in overcoming a rival; you will also make a prosperous journey.
• If the lock resists your efforts, you will be derided and scorned in love and perilous voyages will bring to you no benefit.
• To put a lock upon your fiance'e's neck and arm, foretells that you are distrustful of her fidelity, but future episodes will disabuse your mind of doubt.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Asana: Posture: is to be seated in a position which is firm but relaxed. Asana means two things: the place on which the yogi sits and the manner in which he sits there. To take a position in which one can sit absolutely still and erect holding the chest, neck and head in a straight line but without strain. Holding the body erect helps in keeping the mind clear and present so that as the prana begins to flow more freely it is not stop by restrictions in the posture. Atman: God-within-the-creature is known; the Real Self; the Godhead within man; the Reality

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Sweet

Related to earth & water, it mitigates pitta and vata, producing greater strength in the tissues and of value to the aged, wounded, emaciated and children. Universally liked, it often adheres to the inside of the mouth, giving a feeling of pleasure, contentment and comfort. Good for the complexion, hair, senses and ojas, it also increases breast milk and helps unite broke parts like bones. By its virtue it prolongs life and helps life activities. In excess however it may cause diseases arising from fat and excess kapha e.g. obesity, dyspepsia, unconsciousness, diabetes, enlargement of neck glands or malignant tumors.

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Definition and meaning of nuchal:

nuchal - pertaining to the neck

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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