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Glossary of Words Anupreksha - To reflect, to meditate. Artha - To work for livelihood, or Meaning Arya - Noble; one whose thoughts are pure. Aryan - Belonging to Arya. Asana · Phisical Yoga (Posture). The third among the
eight-foldpath of Yoga Sadhana Anashana - Fasting. Ashrama - 1) An abode of peace and
shelter. 2)The four phases of life : celibate, householder,
retired, and renounced. Atma - The soul; that element which keeps the body alive. Atmajagruti - Vigilance of the soul. Atmajnana - Self-realization. Atmajyoti - The soul compared to a flame which lights itself as
well as others. Atmasadhana - The various practices done for attaining
self-realization. Balabrahmachari - A celibate, all through out his life. Bhaji - Leafy vegetables. Bhaktisutra - A high standard scripture written by Maharishi
Narada on the subject of devotion (Bhakti). Bhedabheda - Faceted knowledge to understand the nature of
a substance from different points. Bhoodan - Donating land to the landless, a socioeconomic
movement advanced by Vinoba Bhave around 1950. Bhramacharya - Celibacy. Chapatis - A special type of thin bread made from wheat. Chariot - A special vehicle carried by two, four, or eight horses. Charioteer - A person who drives a chariot. Charya - The daily routine of various religious activities. Chaturmasa - The four months of the monsoon season during
which Jain monks stay at one place. Dacoit - An armed Robber. Dana - Charity, donations. Darshana - To have a glimpse of a deity in a temple. Daya · Non-violence, compassion, mercy. Dhal - A shield made of iron to protect one-self during a fight
with sharp weapons. Dharma - Religion. Glossary of Words
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