Organs Dictionary - Article Index

Dictionary - Physical Organs: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Physical Organs
Physical Organs Natural history reveals that the organs of the body acquire a greater individual importance, and in some cases occupy ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Six Organs: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Six Organs
Six Organs The six indriyas, or sense organs: eye, ear, nose, tongue, body and mind.    (See also: Six Organs , Buddhism...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brain: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Brain
Brain The anatomy of the brain is very complex, and the organ as a whole can be considered under two main aspects: 1)  &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manas, Kama: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Manas, Kama
Manas, Kama (Sanskrit). Lit., "the mind of desire." With the Buddhists it is the sixth of the Chadayatana (q.v.), or the six...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Senses: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Senses
Senses In general, gateways of communication between the perceiving function of the ego and the corresponding elements of the plane wh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rudimentary, Vestigial Organs: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rudimentary, Vestigial Organs
Rudimentary or Vestigial Organs These include a number of different tissue-remnants or organs of primitive type, some of which are onl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Third Eye: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Third Eye
THIRD EYE Ocellus frontis. Today, generally regarded as the pineal gland, vestigial organ serving an unknown sense, formerly believed ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pendular Diagnosis: Alternative Health Dictionary On Pendular Diagnosis
pendular diagnosis (radiesthetic diagnosis): Ostensibly diagnostic form of radiesthesia. It involves holding a pendulum over the patie...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gullveig, Gultweig: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gullveig, Gultweig
Guna (Sanskrit) A thread, cord, string of a musical instrument; also an attribute, quality, or peculiarity. Each of the five elements ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Dictionary: The Herbal Encyclopedia
The Herbal Dictionary A herbal dictionary with definitions.   Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", "en...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese System Of Food Cures: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese System Of Food Cures
Chinese System of Food Cures: Anthology of dietary prescriptions set forth by Henry C. Lu, Ph.D. The appropriateness of specific foods...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pineal Gland, Conarium, Epiphysis Cerebri: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Pineal Gland, Conarium, Epiphysis Cerebri
Pineal Gland, Conarium, or Epiphysis Cerebri A small organ in the brain with a fancied resemblance to a pine cone; technically called ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guna: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Guna
Guna (Sanskrit) A thread, cord, string of a musical instrument; also an attribute, quality, or peculiarity. Each of the five elements ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga: Yoga Dictionary
A Yoga Dictionary from Abhyasa to Yukti.   From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda      » Read the article

Dictionary - Sight: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sight
Sight Among the elements, correlated with fire or light. Like the other senses it has its spiritual originant which expresses itself t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mahabhutas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Mahabhutas
Mahabhutas (Sanskrit) (from maha great + bhuta element from the verbal root bhu to be, become)   Great or primordial element; the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sacr, Zachar: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sacr, Zachar
Sacr zachar (Hebrew) Also zakhar. Male, whether man or beast, as well as the masculine organ; and in connection with the Hebrew word f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM): Ancient holistic system whose basics include herbology, nutrition, and the conce...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pituitary Gland, Hypophysis Cerebri: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Pituitary Gland, Hypophysis Cerebri
Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis Cerebri A small, bi-lobed, ductless gland, resting on the bony floor of the brain just above the palate....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Liver: Health And Healing Dictionary On Liver
Liver: Largest internal organ of the human body. The liver, which is part of the digestive system, performs more than 500 different fu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurveda: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world. Derived from its ancient Sanskrit roots - ‘ayus' (life) a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aura Analysis: Alternative Health Dictionary On Aura Analysis
aura analysis (aura reading, auric diagnosis): direct or indirect examination of the vital energy that envelops each human. Nonpsychic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpreation Building: Dream Interpretations Dictionary - Building
  Dream Interpretation Building Buildings in dreams often represent our bodies or personalities.The building may also represent...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE: Acupuncture originated in China over five thousand years ago. It is based on the belief that health is determined by a ba...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shadayatana,: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Shadayatana,
Shadayatana shadayatana (Sanskrit) [from shash six + ayatana seat, abode from a towards + the verbal root yat to rest in or on]  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Foot Reflexology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Foot Reflexology
Foot Reflexology: An ancient cousin of acupuncture. It involves pressing reflex areas on the feet. Its principle is that these areas c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Disease: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Disease
Disease Broadly stated, disease is a disordered or inharmonious vital state of the organism, with more of less excess, defect, or perv...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
applied kinesiology (AK, kinesiology): Elaborate system of ostensible diagnosis and treatment whose centerpiece is muscle testing (see...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Physical Body: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Physical Body
Physical Body [cf Sanskrit sthula-sarira, annamaya-kosa]   The most material sheath or instrument used by the forces manifesting ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Physiology: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Applied Physiology
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY: Applied physiology uses the science and art of muscle/fascial monitoring to learn about states of stress in the bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayatana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Ayatana
Ayatana (Sanskrit) (from a towards + the verbal root yat to rest in or on, make effort in or on)   A resting place, seat, or abod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Genitals: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Genitals
  Genitals This is an obvious sexual dream which brings out your attitudes and concerns in regard to your sexuality. If you are f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aura Analysis: Health And Healing Dictionary On Aura Analysis
Aura analysis: Direct or indirect examination of the vital energy that envelops each human. To some the aura is perceptible others can...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manual Organ Stimulation Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Manual Organ Stimulation Therapy
Manual Organ Stimulation Therapy (MOST): Form of bodywork developed by George M. DeLalio, R.N., D.C., a proponent of crystal healing. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Law Of Irreversibility: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Law Of Irreversibility
Law of Irreversibility In biology, the concept that "in evolution no entity, losing an organ or a character or a feature, takes t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexology: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Reflexology
Reflexology: Like acupressure, reflexology utilizes pressure on certain points to stimulate the organs and glands. Foot reflexology li...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karma-indriyas: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary Iv On Karma-indriyas
Karma-indriyas: Karma-indriyas: organs of action - tongue,  hands, feet, genital organ and anus.   (See also: Karma-in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakra: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Chakra
Chakra: (Cakra) The centers of force that are within specific organs of the body. These organs "collect, transform, and distribut...   » Read the article

Article - Knowledge: Of Vedic Philosophy - The Process Of Knowledge
The Process Of Knowledge: An object excites the senses. The mind arranges the sense-impressions into a percept. Egoism refers it to the S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Relexology: Holistic Health Dictionary I On Relexology
RELEXOLOGY Also known as ZONE THERAPY, is the practice of massaging the feet, where it is understood all the energy meridians of the b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Medium: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Medium
A Theosophical definition of Medium :   Medium A word of curiously ill-defined significance, and used mostly if not exclusively...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mauna: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Mauna
mauna: silence, the practice of maintaining silence to prevent the dissipation of energy to exercise discipline over the sense organs....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurveda: Alternative Health Dictionary On Ayurveda
Ayurveda (Ayurveda Medicine, Ayurvedic healing, Ayurvedic healthcare, Ayurvedic medicine, ayurvedism, Indian medicine, Science of Long...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nidana: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Nidana
Nidana (Sanskrit). The 12 causes of existence, or a chain of causation, "a concatenation of cause and effect in the whole range o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aura Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Aura Therapy
AURA THERAPY   Every substance in the universe, both living and dead tissue, emits energy and has therefore a radiation pattern. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nidana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Nidana
Nidana (Sanskrit) [from ni down, into + the verbal root da to bind]   That which binds, to earth or to existence, philosophically...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexology: Holistic Health Dictionary On Reflexology
REFLEXOLOGY Reflexology works on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to all the body organs an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Senses: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Senses
Senses. The ten organs of man. In the exoteric Pantheon and the allegories of the. East, these are the emanations of ten minor gods, t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karmen-driyas: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Karmen-driyas (-dhriyas)
karmen-driyas: karmen-driyas (-dhriyas). Organs of action: larynx, hands, feet, anus, sex organs.   (See also: karmen-driya...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurveda: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Ayurveda
ayurveda: (Sanskrit) "Science of life." A holistic system of medicine and health native to ancient India. This sacred Vedic ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Linga-sarira: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Linga-sarira
Linga-sarira (Sanskrit) (from linga characteristic mark, model, pattern + sarira form from the verbal root sri to moulder, waste away)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Iron Shirt Chi Kung: Alternative Health Dictionary On Iron Shirt Chi Kung
Iron Shirt Chi Kung (Iron Shirt, Iron Shirt I, Iron Shirt Chi Kung I): A foundational component of the Healing Tao. Iron Shirt is a sy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Principles Of Ayurveda: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Principles Of Ayurveda
According to ayurvedic philosophy an individual bundle of `spirit’, desirious of expressing itself, uses subjective consciousnes...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sanskrit Dictionary: Dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit Terms (l-o)
A dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit terms. From Lac to Omkarasana.   Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Scorpio: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Scorpio
Scorpio The scorpion; eighth sign of the zodiac, in astrology a watery, fixed sign, the night house of Mars. Its physiological corresp...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Colon Therapy: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Colon Therapy
Colon Therapy: A high colonic enema that cleanses using water. Benefits include detoxification, cleansing of the blood, and the stimul...   » Read the article

Article - Soul’s Journey After Death: Process Of Detachment
When the man is about to die, the various organs withdraw themselves into their original sources and help no more the function of the org...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ushnisha,: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Ushnisha,
Ushnisha usnisa (Sanskrit) [from the verbal root ush to be warm, flaming; mystically warmth through inner light, intuition, vision] &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexology: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Reflexology
Reflexology A therapy that heals the body through massaging certain parts of the foot or hand that allegedly correspond to the major o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Apana: Spiritual Sanskrit Dictionary On Apana
Apana: one of the pancha vayu; pranic air current operating in the lower abdominal region causing elimination through the excretory an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Antahkarana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary I On Antahkarana
Antahkarana - Fourfold internal organs, viz., Manas, Chitta, Buddhi and Ahankara.   (See also: Antahkarana ,Yoga, Yoga Dictio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ananda Yoga: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Ananda Yoga
Ananda Yoga: Ananda Yoga focuses on gentle postures designed to move the body's energy to different organs and muscles, but primarily ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Physiognomy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese Physiognomy
Chinese physiognomy: Diagnostic method of Chinese medicine whose principle is that areas of the face correspond to internal organs. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bindegewebsmassage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Bindegewebsmassage
Bindegewebsmassage (bindegewebsmassage system, connective tissue massage): Form of bodywork developed in Germany in the 1930s by Elisa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bandha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bandha
Bandha: a posture in which organs and muscles are contracted to create energy lock in a specific area.   (See also: Bandha ,Y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Law Of Interdependent Causation: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Law Of Interdependent Causation
Law of Interdependent Causation It states that all phenomena arise depending upon a number of casual factors.   In other word, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Pockets: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Pockets
  Pockets From a Freudian point of view, pockets may symbolize the female reproductive organs. However, for many people this drea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chi Nei Tsang: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Chi Nei Tsang
CHI NEI TSANG This technique was created by a Taoist monk several thousand years ago in the mountain monasteries of China. In order fo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sound: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Sound
sound: Shabda. As the darshana, or "seeing," of the Divine is a central article of faith for Hindus, similarly, hearing the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lungs: Health And Healing Dictionary On Lungs
Lungs: A pair of elastic, spongy organs used in breathing and respiration. In humans the lungs occupy a large portion of the chest cav...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Astrologic Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Astrologic Medicine
astrologic medicine (astral healing, astrological healing, astromedicine, medical astrology, medicinal astrology): System based on cos...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine theory posits both Organs (the Triple Burner, for example) and Substances (such as Shen, or Spirit) for w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Biodynamic Massage: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Biodynamic Massage
BIODYNAMIC MASSAGE: In common with all Complementary Medical treatments, the vital force is perceived to affect all the organs of the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Buddhindriyas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Buddhindriyas
Buddhindriyas (Sanskrit) In Hindu philosophy, one of the three main divisions of the human being according to the indriyas (instrument...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Procreation: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Procreation
Procreation The progressive series of methods by which the human life-wave has reproduced its kind on earth is closely related to the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Psionic Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Psionic Medicine
psionic medicine (psionics): Derivative of medical radiesthesia and radionics developed by physician George Laurence. It is a variatio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Wai Lana Yoga: Alternative Health Dictionary On Wai Lana Yoga
Wai Lana Yoga: Videotape program or course of yogic exercises taught by Wai Lana, a musician and television personality born in Hong K...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Marma Chikitsa: Alternative Health Dictionary On Marma Chikitsa
Marma Chikitsa (Treatment of Marmas): Variety of methods characterized by the use of marmas, also called Adankals, pressure-points, re...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dama: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Dama
DAMA: restraint of the sense-organs   (See also: DAMA , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sound: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sound
Sound In physics, a name for a group of phenomena, and in common speech auditory sensations; but in theosophic philosophy, sound is an...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  lauliki: Sanskrit Dictionary On  lauliki
 Lauliki: a movement of the abdominal muscles and organs   (See also:  Lauliki , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is an ancient oriental healing technique based on the Taoist philosophy of balancing energy meridians within t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Mars (ares): Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Mars (ares)
  Mars (Ares) The "fiery" planet is named after the Greek god Ares and Roman god Mars. He was the god of war, spring an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Acupressure
ACUPRESSURE Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karma-indriyas: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Karma-indriyas
KARMA-INDRIYAS: organs of action   (See also: KARMA-INDRIYAS , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bones: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Bones
Bones The hard tissues that constitute the framework or skeleton of the physical body. They have an organic matrix for the inorganic m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Iridology: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Iridology
Iridology: a diagnostic technique which uses the markings and patterns of the irises of the eyes to determine the condition of various...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fasting: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Fasting
FASTING: Those who fast for health cite many benefits of fasting: rest for internal organs; improved digestion and circulation; greate...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sex: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sex
Sex As applied to the organism as a whole, the differentiation of the reproductive function and the character of being male and female...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayatana: Pali Buddhist Buddhism Dictionary On Ayatana
ayatana (aayatana): Sense medium. The inner sense media are the sense organs: eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind. The outer sens...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jnana-indriyas: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Jnana-indriyas
JNANA-INDRIYAS: organs of knowledge or perception   (See also: JNANA-INDRIYAS , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashta-vijnana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Ashta-vijnana
Ashta-vijnana (Sanskrit) (from ashta eight + vijnana function of consciousness, discernment)   Eight or eightfold faculties; used...   » Read the article