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The Kavadi Festival

Perhaps the most potent propitiatory rite that a devotee of Shanmukha undertakes to perform is what is known as the Kavadi. The benefits that the devotee gains from offering a Kavadi to the Lord are a millionfold greater than the little pain that he inflicts upon himself.

From Hindu Fasts & Festivals by Sri Swami Sivananda.

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This is a sitemap for Dream Dictionary - S . Click on a link and you will find multiple dream interpretations and the meaning behind this particular dream.

Dream Dictionary - S

rabbit, rabbits, raccoon, race, racing, rack, racket, radish, raffle, raft, rage, railing, railroad, rain, rainbow, raisins, rake, ram, ramble, ramrod, ransom, rape, rapids, raspberries, raspberry, rat, rats, rats, rattan cane, rattle, rat-trap, raven, ravine, razor, reading, reapers, rebirth, reborn, reception, red, reed, refrigerator, register, reindeer, relationships, religion, religious icon, rent, reprieve, reptile, rescue, rescued, resentment, resign, restaurant, resurrection, resuscitate, revelation, revenge, revival, revolver, rheumatism, rhinestones, rhinoceros, rhubarb, rib, ribbon, rice, riches, riddles, ride, riding school, right, ring, ringworms, riot, rising, rival, river, road, road fork, roast, robber, robbery, rocket, rocking-chair, rocks, rockslide, rogue, rogue's gallery, roller coaster, roman candle, roof, roof corner, rooks, rooms without exits, rooster, roots, ropes, rosary, rosebush, rosemary, roses, rosette, rouge, roundabout, rowboat, royalty, rubbish, rubbish, ruby, rudder, ruins, rum, run, running, running, rupture, rust, rye, rye bread,

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Hinduism Dictionary , Buddhism Dictionary, Spiritual Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary , Parapsychology Dictionary, Paganism Dictionary,  Mysticism Dictionary , Theosophy Dictionary , Alternative Health Dictionary

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A dictionary with common spiritual words from Hinduism and Sanskrit. Also see these links: Hinduism, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Spiritual Dictionary and Hinduism Dictionary.

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Ramnavmi

Lord Rama, an Incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is measureless, who is of the nature of pure Consciousness and bliss, who is the consort of Sita, Master of Sri Hanuman, and the Lord of the three worlds, who took His birth at His own will in order to establish righteousness, destroy the wicked and protect His devotees.

Ramnavami or the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Chaitra (March-April).

From Hindu Fasts & Festivals by Sri Swami Sivananda.

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You have, we all have, a place of Peace within us, whose waters are never shut down. Go there. Borrow from it. Refuse to cave; refuse to slide into blind reaction. Whatever it is that is stirring you up will eventually get tired of no payoff and leave you alone. No kidding.

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Divine Import of Krishna Leela

It was the darkest hour of the era. The brutalities perpetrated by despot king Kansa had become unbearable. In such a period of crisis, during the Dwapar Yuga, the Divine Power descended on earth in human form as Krishna. He is Raagi as well as Vairaagi; Nar and Narayan; Chakradhar and Murlidhar - all blending into one incarnation, Krishna.

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A Dictionary of Spiritual Terms. From Acupuncture to Zoroaster.

Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", "enlightenment" or "kundalini" are hyperlinked to archives further explaining the term. At the corresponding archive you will also find articles related to the term.

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NeuroBioFeedback (NBF): Combination of biofeedback and neural therapy. The Alexandria institute (Hastings-on-Hudson, New York) defines neural therapy as a non-invasive, highly effective means to create efficient brain function using only light and sound.

NeuroBioFeedback is a way to create healthy patterns of brain functioning. Its apparent principle is that the mind and body can function well when the brain is fit and functioning well. NBF in conjunction with sport psychology mental skills training techniques may enable reaching the ZONE (see Three Phase Workout) at will. One of NBF's major promoters is hypnotherapist and aromatherapist Bob Reese, A.T.C., C.P.P.T. (Certified Peak Performance Trainer.).

(See also: NeuroBioFeedback , Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

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Lila (Sanskrit) Sport, literally; or pastime. In the orthodox Hindu Scriptures it is explained that "the acts of the divinity are lila ", or sport.

(See also: Lila , Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary,)

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Characteristics of body types

For a better understanding of your Ayurvedic constitution and to cross-check the results of the test, listed below are the principal physical and psychological characteristics of persons with predominantly single dosha constitutions.

VATA

Physically such people are either very tall or very short, non- muscular, with thin and bony limbs and have a quick gait with short fast steps. Skin is generally thin, darkish and cool. The hair is thin, dark, coarse and either kinky or curly. The face is usually long and angular, often with an underdeveloped chin. The neck is thin and scrawny. Nose is small and narrow. May be long, crooked or asymmetrical also. Eyes tend to be small, narrow or sunken, dark brown or gray in color, with dull luster. The mouth being small, with thin, narrow or tight lips. Teeth are irregular, protruding, or broken, set in receding gums. And while the voice is weak, low or cracked, speech is fast with interruptions.

Creativity * Enthusiasm * Freedom * Generosity * Joy * Vitality

Vata people have restless minds and weak memories. They avoid confrontation. Have active and sensitive natures and express themselves through sport and creative pursuits. Likely to be artistic and creative with a good imagination, they will sometimes overindulge in pleasures. And are sexually the most active. Fearful, worrisome and anxious they are into questioning, theorising and over-analysis. Often dissatisfied with and unable to sustain friendships, they spend money quickly, often on trifles. With light, interrupted sleep of 5-7 hours a day.

A moderately well developed physique with mascular limbs and a purposeful, stable gait of medium speed. With a loud, strong voice and precise, convincing speech. The skin is fair, soft, lusterous, warm, and tends to burn easily in the sun – has freckles, many moles, and a tendency to rashes. And the bodies are hot and sweaty. Characterised by fine and soft, either fair or reddish hair that tends to gray soon. Face is heart-shaped, often with a pointed chin. While the neck is proportionate and of average size. A neat, pointed, and average sized nose matches the average sized eyes that are either light blue, light gray or hazel in color, with an intense luster which get red in summer or after bathing. The mouth being medium, with average lips and medium-sized, yellowish teeth.

Ambition * Concentration * Confidence * Courage * Enthusiasm for knowledge * Happiness * Intelligence

Pittas have an intellectual and precise disposition due to a very alert, focussed mind. Sharp and knife-like in anger, they are irritable, jealous and aggressive by nature. Discriminating and judgemental, they are articulate, learned and proud. With a developed sense of responsibility, they can take decisions and organise affairs well. Argumentative, but with a sense of humour, their selectively excellent memory makes them fast learners. Moderately passionate in their sexual pursuits, they spend moderately, usually on luxuries.

KAPHA

A thick, broad, well-developed frame and large, long limbs go well with a pleasant, deep and resonant voice with low, slow, rhythmic speech. The skin is usually thick, oily, pale or white and cold. Plentiful, thick, wavy, lusterous and generally brown hair is set on a large, rounded and full face. The neck is solid, with a near tree-trunk quality. A large, rounded nose and large, attractive, blue or light brown in color eyes are found in a mouth that is large with big, full lips. Teeth too are big and white and set in strong gums.

Caring * Centeredness * Compassion * Contentment * Faith * Fulfillment * Groundedness * Patience * Sense of being nourished * Stability * Support * Tenderness

Kapha predominated people are calm, steady, considerate - stable, patient personalities they are slow to anger. Not easily provoked, once angry they do not calm down easily. They are honourable, true to their word and avoid lies. Loyal, forgiving and understanding, they can be lethargic, even lazy, if not driven by others. Learning may be slow but memory will be strong. Excellent in logical analysis, they take time before reaching conclusions. Long hours of deep sleep and a strong, enduring sex drive come naturally. While they do save money, it does get spent on food. And there can at times be an element of dullness, given that a kapha mind is usually too content to seek fresh mental stimulation.

(See also: Characteristics of body types , Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Dictionary, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

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Leela:

Leela: (Lila): He plays on the stage that has no boundaries, His movements and activities. (BV-1), (RRV-1), Divine activities; so shaped that they suit the time, the person, the aspiration and the compassion which cause each shower of Grace (BV-35), (BV-40). The sport and pastimes, the adventures of the Lord.

(See also: Leela , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

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The one principle that should be at the core of any religious belief is ahimsa or non-violence - not to hurt any life, human or otherwise.

Killing is not right. Killing animals to eat them is not a civilised thing to do, but carnivores exist in nature and in many places, humans have to subsist on non-vegetarian food for reasons beyond their control. But wherever possible, vegetarianism must be practised.

(See also: Life and Death, Life and Beyond, Death and Dying, Body Mind and Soul)

Read more here: » Life and Death: An Agnostic's View Of Life and Death

Lila:

Lila. Play. Sport. Game.

(See also: Lila , Tantra, Tantra Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

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leela:

leela. Divine sport or play.

(See also: leela , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

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Thrud, Thrudr, Thrudgelmir (Icelandic) Trudgalmer (Swedish) [cf Greek gymnazein, Scandinavian idrott sport, German drude]

The dynamic principle, Thor on a cosmic scale, where this dynamism is the primary force to emerge from the great Unknown at the start of any period of manifestation. In this capacity Thrud appears before any of the gods, as does the Hindu Kama and Greek Eros.

(See also: Thrud, Thrudr, Thrudgelmir , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)

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Martial Arts: While the West often thinks of the martial arts as a sport or form of self-defense, these techniques originally developed in the East to increase mental acuity, health, and spiritual development through intense physical training. The many forms range from more externally oriented types such as karate and tae kwan do, which emphasize muscle and endurance, to the internally oriented tai chi and aikido, which seek to restore harmony and balance to the body.

(See also: Martial Arts , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

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Lila (Sanskrit) Sport, diversion, pastime; in Hindu scriptures the acts of divinity, such as the creation or emanation of worlds, are called lila.

(See also: Lila , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

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We seem to be free, to do that which we choose and not that which is chosen for us; but possibly, the freedom may be illusory; in fact, it may be bondage.

We may be bound by predestination, the will of a Supreme Intelligent Power, or blind inexorable Nature, or the necessity of our own previous development.

(See also: Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

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lila:

play. Sport. game.

(See also: lila , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

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Let's talk about pleasure and pain. Pleasure first, because it makes you feel good. But life's pleasures seem so fleeting and evanescent, like glistening dewdrops that evaporate with the first hint of the warm rays of the sun.

A pleasant state of being , we instinctively feel, is intrinsically unstable. Pleasure vanishes like a transient bubble, while pain endures. What is pleasant is short-lived because the human mind quickly gets used to it, and subconsciously craves to heighten and intensify that feeling of pleasure, as it lingers in the memory and haunts the mind.

(See also: Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

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Karma Yoga Lesson V

Further study of thought; Contacting thought; Enjoying every thought; Especially painful thought; Keeping a notebook, for study, after meditation; Meaning of suffering; The fire trial; Mantra for this lesson (Maatra-asparsa-astu) contact, suffer, everything.

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Lusus Naturae (Latin) Sport of nature; a freak or rare production or phenomenon, also sometimes used for a chance resemblance, such as a flint with the form of a human foot or ear.

(See also: Lusus Naturae , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

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