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Basic Yoga Glossary: English Translations of Sanskrit WordsThis article points newcomers to yoga to glossaries that explain in English the terms that Sanskrit, the ancient language of yoga, uses to describe the poses and concepts surrounding the practice of yoga. -
Sanskrit Language and the Hindu ReligionWhen people say that paganism has been taken over by the monotheistic religions, they don't mean in India, where the ancient religion of the Indo-Europeans continues as always.
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Her Last LetterHe had not been expecting a letter. In fact, it had been years since he had seen a letter; everyone he knew sent e-mail or text messages now. For a moment he simply stared at the envelope as if he had discovered an ancient Sanskrit tablet.
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Use of the Neem Tree in Ayurvedic MedicineAyurveda is an ancient health care system originating in India and dating back over 3000 years. The word Ayurveda is a combination of the Sanskrit words ayus, meaning life, and veda, meaning science.
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Chakras: The Psychic Energy CentersBy origin, a chakra is a sanskrit word that means "wheel of light." These chakras are known to be the psychic centers of the human body and they are located along the axis of the spine.
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Studies in Censorship - the Kama Sutra of VatsyayanaSir Richard Burton and Sanskrit scholar Bhagvanlal Indraji create an English version of The Kama Sutra (Love Verses) of Vatsyayana a sacred Hindu text that gets Western censors in a lather.
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Rejuvenation, Stress & Relaxation in AyurvedaImproper digestion leads to formation of toxic wastes, i.e. ama (Sanskrit term). Ama clogs the system, slow down the digestion, and block the vital channels, clouds in mind.
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My Time as a Sidekick with Indiana Jones Did Not Prepare Me for the Modern Job MarketA short article from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom's -
Maharashtra '" the State of Maharaj Chatrapati ShivajiThe word Maharashtra is derived from the Sanskrit words Maha meaning Great and Rashtra meaning Nation, thus rendering the name Maharashtra (Great Nation). It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India.
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Sarnath and Ayodhya '" Two Places of GodSarnath: Sarnath also known as Mrigadava, Migadaya, Rishipattana and Isipatana. Mrigadava means "deer-park". Isipatana is the name used in the Pali Canon, and means the place where holy men (Pali: isi, Sanskrit: rishi) fell to earth.
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The Basic Information About Yoga and the Eight Limbs of YogaYoga originated from India thousands of years ago. The word yoga comes from a sanskrit word that means "union". It is the union of the mind, body, and soul.
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Rejuvenate Yourself with Yoga Tours to IndiaThe word '˜Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit word '˜Yog' meaning '˜to unite'. So Yoga literally means unity of the energy of mind, body and soul. The earliest records of yoga were found from 200 BC.
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Village CultsOnly recently have we come to realize that village Hinduism'" the Hinduism of close to 85 percent of the Hindus'"is quite different from the Hinduism stemming from the Sanskrit classics.
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Interpreting Mandalas Within Astrology"Mandala" is a Sanskrit term meaning "sacred circle." The balance, harmony and cohesion of a circular symbol is consistent with many forms of Eastern beliefs about universal energy ...
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Yoga Tips: The Lesson in the Corpse PoseYoga in Sanskrit means union. The science of yoga is to unite body, mind, and spirit, not only through movement, but through meditation and breathing. Yoga is movement meditation.
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A Drop Becoming the Ocean, and the Ocean Becoming a DropIt is difficult to translate the Sanskrit word ajnana (ignorance) for a lack of its English equivalent, hence the ambivalence.To the Western way of thinking the word 'ignorance' conveys a state of stupor or a "blanking out of the mind". But it is not so.
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The Secret Science of Mantras: Words of PowerFormed from Sanskrit syllables, Mantras are articulate sounds that unite the subconscious, the conscious and the super-conscious. The prime requirement for a mantra to be effective is its proper intonation, ......
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Spiritual Experience with Chakra HealingMy first query was, 'What are chakras?' This word is derived from Sanskrit and means wheel. Those who work with chakras are able to see each primary chakra as a spinning vortex or wheel of energy. -
The Nature and the Indian Roots of YogaYoga has its beginnings in the ancient cultural heritage of India. In Sanskrit, the term yoga means to unite. Through yoga, a person may exercise moral and mental refinement in order to attain good health.
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The History and Power of Restorative Yoga PositionsIn a day and age where lives are hectic and hurried, restorative yoga poses are particularly attractive to many yogis. The word yoga, in fact, actually means "to unite" in the language of Sanskrit.
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Positive Effects of War Time Plastic SurgeryMany others believe the true origins began with the foundations of early papyri from Egypt or even Sanskrit texts of ancient India.
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Indian Gooseberry(Amla)-a Potent Medicinal Herb!!!!Amla also know as amalaki, dhatriphala in Sanskrit,Indian Gooseberry in english and Emblica officinalis scientifically, is the most widely used herb in the ayurvedic system of medicine.
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Understanding the Health Benefits of ChakrasBasic information about Chakras including Sanskrit name, location, connection to physical/emotional aspects of your being, healing stones and more.
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Guide to Performing PujaPuja, or Pooja, is a Sanskrit term meaning adoration or homage. In Hinduism, Puja is a daily ritual involving devotion by the offering of food, drink, and prayers to a deity.
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Meditation for Tuning Up Chakras: Re-Energize YourselfChakra is a Sanskrit term that means "wheel or circle". They are positions in the body that link mind and body together. They are said to give the body spiritual energy to help cope with the daily stresses of life.
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Prof. Ananthan, a Scholar in Three LanguagesHave you ever met a person like Prof. Ananthan. He is a scholar in three languages, English, Tamil and Sanskrit, and in addition Math. -
Aligning Your Body by Meditating for ChakrasChakra is a Sanskrit term that means "wheel or circle." Chakras are positions in the body that link mind and body together. They are said to give the body spiritual energy to help cope with the daily stresses of life.
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A Great, Rich and Wonderful Philosophy- 33A noble feature of the philosophy is that it lays emphasis on charity which is the nearest equivalent word to the sanskrit word 'Dana'.
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Three Priceless Diamonds of the WorldA discussion of a couplet in Sanskrit authored by the great politics savant, Chanakya--Kautilya, as he is famous for his "Kootniti".
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Panchakarma-a Detox Prorgram for Your Body and Soul!!!!PANCHAKARMA as the name suggests, Pancha in Sanskrit stands for Five and Karma are the therapeutic measures, therefore Panchakarma means five types of therapeutic measures.
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Ginger: The Origins and Health BenefitsThis article explains the origins and the health benefits of ginger.
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Black Women Do Yoga, Too!I felt good, but I was alone in my practice. Little Black girls in the ghetto "don't do no yoga", I was told. Once again I am practicing yoga to try and rediscover what it feels like to be physically strong and emotionally aware or centered. -
How Science Led Me Away From, Then Back To, GodI went from being a Catholic to a complete atheist after I discovered science. Yet, ironically enough, it was science that led me back to a belief in God.
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Yoga's Inner MeaningMany people know what Yoga is by reputation alone. Allow this article to be your 'nickle tour' of Yoga's deeper meaning, including its' origins and history.
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A Review of Richard L. Thompson's Maya: The World as Virtual RealityThis is a review of Richard L. Thompson's book which examines science and metaphysics.
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How to Spice Up Your Life and Banish HeadachesGinger,how does it work? No one is quite sure. It appears to lessen the frequency and intensity of headache symptoms. It is believed that this is because of the way it prevents inflammation in blood vessels.
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Webster's Dictionary: Who is Webster?A look at the man who started the Webster's Dictionary
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"Film Comment Selects" Review: Lin Tay-jou's "Bardo"A major highlight of this year's "Film Comment Selects" series is Taiwanese experimental and documentary filmmaker Lin Tay-jou's Bardo, a 70-minute triptych about the stages of life death, and rebirth. -
How Not to Camp for NovicesSweat, Tears and DETERMINATION helped with pitching a tent. Many hours and lots of cuss words later it happened - we won the war. Tent 0 - US 1 -
India's Two Religions: A Look at Hinduism and BuddhismEastern religions--Hinduism and Buddhism
