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GLOSSARY
Aham
Adi Saiva : One who bears the marks of Siva. Adhyatma vidya : Knowledge of the Atman (Self). Advaita
: Non-duality. The doctrine that nothing exists apart from
the Self, but everything is a form assumed by the Self. Agamic : Relating to the Agamas, one of the Hindu scriptures.
: I, embodied Self. Ajnana
: Ignorance. Ajnani
: One who has not realised the Self. Akasvani : Voice coming from the sky. Amba
: An intimate name for the Divine Mother or a Goddess. Amrita
: Immortal. Artha
: Pertaining to material plane. Ashram
: Hermitage, establishment that grows up around a sage
or guru. Atma
The Spirit of Self. Avadhuta
An ascetic who has given up everything. Avatar
: Incarnation, descent of God in a worldly form,
divine manifestation.
B
Bhagavan
Brahma Brahmachari Brahma Jnana Brahman Brahmapuri Brahma Vidya Brahmin
: The term 'Bhagavan' is used for those few supreme sages
who are recognised as being completely one with God.
In the Hindu Trinity, the god of creation. : A celibate. : Knowledge (Realization of Brahman). : The Supreme Being, the Absolute. : Heart, abode of Brahma. : The knowledge of Brahman.
The Hindus were divided traditionally into four castes, of whom the brahmins were the highest being devoted to a life of spirituality and study. Singing of God's praises, especially in chorus. Devotee, one who approaches God through love and
devotion. : Devotion to a personal God.
Bhajan Bhakta
Bhakti
