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ASPIRANT'S GUIDE
Dhyana - Meditation, attention. Dhyeya - The object of meditation. Digambara - Sky-clad, naked stage of Jain monk with extreme
renunciation. Diwakar - One of the names of the Sun, A last name of a
person. Dravyakarma - Very small molecules of Karma, which are
instrumental for transmigration of the soul. Dudhapaka - A delicious, sweet dish made from milk, rice, and
sugar. Equanimous - A high blissful spiritual state of Sadhaka, which
is not disturbed by hunger, thirst, heat, cold, insult,praise, etc. Gatha - A form of poetry of two lines. Life narration. Ghee - A fatty liquid food made from butter used in India. Gruhastha - Householder. Gunapramoda - To delight in seeing the virtuous. Guru, Guruji, Gurudev - A preceptor; one who shows the path
of salvation or liberation by his life, work, and teachings. Gurukula - A lonesome place where a teacher teaches his
disciples. A special Indian form of education. Hindu - The main religion of Indian people. Their main scripture
is Bhagawadgita. Jai - "Be victory unto you." Jain - An ancient religion of India. Its present form was
propounded by Lord Mahavir about 2500 years ago. Jainism - Faith in the Jain religion. Jinas - The Gods of the Jains. Jiva - Soul. Jnana - Knowledge. Jyoti - The flame of a lamp. The soul is often compared to a
living Jyoti. Kalpa Vruksha - One of the trees of heaven which satisfies
the one's wish immediately. Kama - Desire. Karmas - Actvity of Body, Mind and Speech. Karmic - Belonging to Karmas. Kevalajnana - Omniscient knowledge. Kshama - Forgiveness.
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