Manu

In Hindu tradition, the father of the human race

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Marut

One of the 49 Hindu demons of the wind.

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Masonry

See Freemasonry.

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At-One-ment

Term used by several New Thought religions (such as Christian Science) referring to the supposed metaphysical unity or ÒonenessÓ of human beings and God as demonstrated by Christ. Contrast the Christian term Òatonement,Ó which refers to ChristÕs death on the cross as the means by which he reconciled sinful human beings to God.

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Mantra

A spell, a word or phrase that is to be chanted repetitively in an effort to attain mental peace, empty the mind and raise one's consciousness toward the Self or God; often called "names of God. " Mantra is a sound or set of sounds which are believed to have the unique power to restore us to a state of pristine harmony. Mantra Yoga is traditionally regarded as a complete and perfect yoga path.

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Manipura

(Sanskrit) The chakra near or at the navel

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Magick

Real or ritual magic, as opposed to fake or stage magic. Willful use of psychic skills to activate subtle forces to obey; use of ceremony, ritual, incantations, natural and human-made objects of correct vibrational frequency for desired outcome.

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Mandi

A mathematical point in Vedic astrology that arises every day a certain number of hours after sunset. Used in electional astrology or Muhurtha

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Mandir

(Sanskrit) A temple or spiritual center.

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Mandukasana

(Sanskrit) The yoga frog posture

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Malcolm X

See Nation of Islam.

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Madanam

The Hindu god of love, akin to the Roman Cupid

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Personal Transformation

A profoundly intense mystical experience that leads to the acceptance and use of New Age beliefs and practices. Guided imagery, hypnosis, meditation, and (sometimes) the use of hallucinogenic drugs are useful to bring about and enhance this transformation.

Believers hope to develop new potentials within themselves: the ability to heal oneself and others, psychic powers, a new understanding of the workings of the universe, etc. Later, when sufficient numbers of people have achieved these powers, a major spiritual, physical, psychological and cultural planet-wide transformation is expected.

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Perennial Philosophy

A term coined by Aldous Huxley that refers to that thread of eternal truth that weaves through all religious truth and philosophy. Even though the externals of the various religions may differ, the essence or core truth is the same in each.

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Nakshatra

In Vedic astrology, a division of the Zodiac into 27 parts. There were originally 28 parts but one seems to have been dropped. Each Division is ruled by a planet and is further divided into Padas or quarters. The nakshatra contains 9 navaa. nshas and forms the base position for lunar Dasha systems

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Peyote

Hallucinogenic used by some Native American and New Age groups as a sacrament in order to produce altered states of consciousness.

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Peyote Way Church of God

Native American church founded by Anne L. Zapf in Willcox AZ. It uses peyote as a sacrament.

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People's Temple Christian Church

Jim Jones, influenced by Unitarian Humanism, Father Divine, and Marxism, founded this church in 1977. He later claimed at various times to be God, Buddha, and Lenin. In 1978 after the majority of church members moved to Jonestown, Guyana, at Jones' command, 914 people (including Jones) committed suicide or were murdered. The group is now defunct.

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Pentateuch

This word is from the Greek penta, "five" and teuchos, "a tool". It refers to the first five books of the Bible - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. All five were authored by Moses and are also known as "the Law". or the Torah.

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Pendumum

Heavy object on a string, used for dowsing or fortune telling.

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Nataraja

Lord of the dancers, a name of Shiva

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Pentacle

A disc containing a five-pointed star used in magical ceremonies. Also called a pentagram. A pentagram with a circle around it.

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